Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Misawa tries to bum rush Thrax with a series of wild strikes but Thrax uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thrax throws a shot to the body.
Thrax lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thrax, as that shot connected.
Misawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrax.#CL2#
Misawa clinches up with Thrax and pushes him back against the cage.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Thrax avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrax's efforts to push away.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrax controls his hands.
Thrax tries to break free but Misawa pushes him back against the cage.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Thrax working hard to break the clinch.
Thrax wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
Thrax avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thrax's defenses.
I was talking to Thrax's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrax is trying to break free.#BC#
Thrax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and pushes Thrax back into the cage.
Thrax wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thrax is trying to break the clinch but Misawa is controlling him.#BC#
Thrax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrax throws the left hand but Misawa avoids the punch easily.
Thrax throws a combination. Misawa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thrax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Misawa moves away.
Thrax misses with a lunging right hand
and Misawa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thrax really felt that one!
Thrax swats away the attempt to clinch by Misawa.
Thrax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Misawa misses.
Nice body punch from Misawa.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Thrax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thrax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrax jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Misawa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thrax counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Thrax circles away.
Thrax stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thrax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Misawa's head.
Misawa digs a good hook to Thrax's body.
Thrax misses with the combination.
Thrax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Misawa.
Thrax connects with a looping right hand.
Thrax's corner calls for a 1-2. Thrax obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Misawa wants to clinch.
Misawa is looking to clinch.
Thrax swings for the body but Misawa moves out of range.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Misawa has time to react.#T3#
Misawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Misawa clinches up with Thrax and pushes him back against the cage.
Misawa keeps control of Thrax as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Misawa tries a body shot but Thrax blocks it.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Thrax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Misawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thrax avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrax is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Thrax lands.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Misawa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Ant Thrax has been cut.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrax throws out a loose jab but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thrax looks to score with a jab to the body but Misawa is just out of range.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Misawa is rocked!
Thrax knocks out Misawa with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Thrax before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Thrax picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ant Thrax!
Ant Thrax decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Ledoux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ledoux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ledoux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Ledoux has managed to clinch.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
Ledoux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Misawa misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Ledoux darts in and clinches Misawa up against the cage.
Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Ledoux.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Ledoux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Misawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Misawa tries a body shot but Ledoux blocks it.
Ledoux blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Ledoux is trying to pull guard but Misawa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ledoux prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ledoux controls his hands. #TD2#
Ledoux is trying to trip Misawa. He has hold of a leg but Misawa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ledoux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misawa controls Ledoux momentarily but Ledoux frees himself.
Ledoux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledoux looking to pass the guard.
Misawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ledoux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Misawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledoux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ledoux is controlling Misawa's posture.
Misawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledoux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ledoux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Misawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ledoux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ledoux is trying to keep Misawa in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ledoux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Misawa's guard. #REVB#
Ledoux postures up.
Ledoux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Misawa controlling Ledoux's posture.
Ledoux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ledoux won't allow Misawa to sweep him here.
Misawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ledoux on the ground.
Misawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Misawa controls Ledoux momentarily but Ledoux frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ledoux working some strikes from top position.
Ledoux content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ledoux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ledoux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ledoux wants to control from the top but Misawa keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ledoux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ledoux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Misawa's guard.
Misawa is looking to escape.
Ledoux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Misawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Ledoux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Ledoux is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Misawa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Ledoux!
Pierre Ledoux bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 291 Martin vs Faolin
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Misawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Misawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
King working aggressively here.
A short right from Misawa.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Misawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa is working King over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from King.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
King misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow. #T1#
King tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Misawa tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Misawa.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misawa.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King misses with the head strike.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa lands a body punch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
A body shot lands from Misawa.
King blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Misawa lands a shot to the body.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
King taking a breather. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Misawa.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Misawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King working aggressively here.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
King prevents a body shot from Misawa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Misawa.#T4#
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
A hook to the body from Misawa.
Misawa throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Misawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
Misawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King lands with a nice combination. Misawa backs away looking to recover.
Misawa slips a jab from King.
Misawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Misawa instigates a clinch.
King is working Misawa over against the cage.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Misawa 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.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Misawa.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
King avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Misawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King working aggressively here.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Misawa lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King misses with the head strike.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
King tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
A short left from Misawa.
King blocks a body shot from Misawa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King misses with the head strike.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
King avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
King prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
King lands a body punch.
King tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Misawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
King misses with some punches.
Misawa lands a body punch.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
King blocks an elbow strike.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Misawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mitsu Misawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
King misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Misawa.
King lands with a shot to the body.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Misawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Misawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Misawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from King.
A combination from King does no damage.
Misawa ducks under a wild hook from King.
Malcolm King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa misses with a straight right.
King digs a good hook to Misawa's body.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
Misawa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Misawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King lands a jab to the head.
King scores with a crisp jab that stopped Misawa in his tracks.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a jab when Misawa was well out of range.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Misawa darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Misawa lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Misawa digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa lands with a left to the head.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
King prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Misawa misses with a body punch. #T3#
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Malcolm King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misawa works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Misawa lands with a light punch inside.
Misawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King scores with a shot to the side of Misawa's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards. #ROC2#King is rocked!
A short uppercut from Misawa.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Misawa fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Misawa tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Mitsu Misawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malcolm King.
I think Misawa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa!
Our winner, Mitsu Misawa, 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: DMMA 281 Okongwu vs Zhdanov
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Misawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa. #CUT2#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Misawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sinclair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinclair slows down the pace here.
Misawa lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sinclair's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Misawa fails to land.
Misawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Sinclair in his tracks for a moment.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Sinclair taking a breather.
Misawa tries a body shot but Sinclair blocks it.
Sinclair tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Misawa avoids it.
Sinclair lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Sinclair tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Sinclair takes an elbow to the temple.
Misawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sinclair seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Itchy Sinclair's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
A short right from Misawa.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sinclair will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Misawa up against the cage.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Misawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Misawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sinclair as the two fighters clinch.
Sinclair takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Itchy Sinclair's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from Sinclair.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Sinclair.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinclair avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sinclair blocks a body shot from Misawa. #T2#
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa tries to work over Sinclair's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Sinclair digs a right hand into Misawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Misawa's gas tank.
Misawa looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sinclair.
Sinclair blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Sinclair cracks Misawa with a nice body shot.
Sinclair misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinclair scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Sinclair is trying to trip Misawa. He has hold of a leg but Misawa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sinclair persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sinclair's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sinclair'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.
Sinclair trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom. #T3#
Misawa looking to control.
Misawa keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Misawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Misawa has his hands on Sinclair's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Misawa tries to clinch but Sinclair moves away #TD#
and Sinclair counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Misawa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Sinclair controls the action.
Sinclair blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa has a couple of punches blocked by Sinclair.
A head punch on the inside from Misawa fails to land. #T4#
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sinclair.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Misawa won't allow it.
Sinclair tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Misawa as the two fighters clinch.
Misawa works on Sinclair's body with a couple of short punches.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Misawa.
Misawa lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Jeez, Itchy Sinclair's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Misawa.
Sinclair is working Misawa over against the cage.#TD#
Sinclair pulls guard.
Misawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinclair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Misawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sinclair.
Sinclair is looking to counter punch.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sinclair swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Misawa tries to clinch there but Sinclair circles away.
Jab from Sinclair.
Misawa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Misawa avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Misawa! But no joy.
Sinclair tries to move into range but Misawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Misawa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sinclair lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.
Sinclair stalks Misawa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Misawa's face. Misawa staggers backwards, shaken.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Misawa moves out of range of the body kick from Sinclair.
Misawa checks a leg kick nicely.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Misawa is just out of range.#CL2#
Misawa forces Sinclair back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but Misawa has him pressed against the cage.
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Sinclair is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Misawa is defending well for now.
Sinclair lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Misawa lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Sinclair decides to pull guard.
Sinclair pulls Misawa in close to prevent any damage.
Further stalling from Sinclair.
Misawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sinclair looking for a sweep. Not yet Sinclair, not yet. #T2#
Misawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sinclair's guard.
Sinclair pulls Misawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Misawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sinclair keeping full guard, as Misawa tries to pass.
Sinclair wants to sweep here but Misawa controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sinclair misses with a kick to the body.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Sinclair swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Misawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Misawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Misawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Misawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sinclair.#T3#
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Misawa does no damage.
Misawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Sinclair should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Misawa darts in and clinches Sinclair up against the cage.
Sinclair has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Misawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sinclair.
Misawa throws a head punch that misses.
Sinclair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sinclair lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Sinclair manages to break the clinch.
Sinclair slips a jab and a cross from Misawa.
Sinclair will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Misawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Misawa.
Sinclair lands the left hand.
Sinclair checks a low kick from Misawa.#T4#
Sinclair takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Misawa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Misawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Sinclair decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sinclair looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Misawa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sinclair wants to take a breather but Misawa is having none of it.
Misawa has his hands clasped together around Sinclair's back. He's all about the action.
Misawa wants to improve his position but Sinclair is controlling well. #SUB#
Sinclair wants to work for an arm triangle but Misawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itchy Sinclair dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Misawa misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Sinclair misses its target.
Sinclair scores with a hook.
Misawa thumps Sinclair with a low kick.
Misawa walks into a jab.
Sinclair throws the kick towards the body but Misawa avoids it.
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinclair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Misawa if he has to take too many more of those.
Sinclair avoids the body shot from Misawa.
An attempted straight right counter from Sinclair misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Sinclair misses.
Misawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Sinclair seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Misawa swings widly with a right hand
and Sinclair counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Misawa rushes Sinclair and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Misawa misses with the head strike. #T1#
Sinclair tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sinclair trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Misawa slips a jab and a cross from Sinclair.
Misawa tries to clinch there but Sinclair circles away.
Misawa throws a one two combo.
Sinclair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sinclair looks to land a left hand but Misawa moved out of range nicely.
Misawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sinclair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Misawa throws a right hand that Sinclair ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinclair also avoids with ease.
Misawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.
Sinclair misses with an attempted mid kick.
Misawa misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misawa throws out a counter right but Sinclair avoids it with no problem.
Sinclair avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misawa tries to clinch up.
Itchy Sinclair is winning the standup battle so far.
Misawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Misawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Misawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sinclair jabs Misawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Misawa moves forwards but Sinclair connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Misawa scores with a three punch combo!
Mitsu Misawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Misawa feints and then cracks Sinclair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sinclair down.
Sinclair lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Misawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sinclair blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Sinclair leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinclair's elbow.
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but Misawa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Sinclair avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Sinclair blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Sinclair.
Misawa managing to block the knees to the body from Sinclair.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair jumps guard but Misawa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Misawa.
Nice body punch from Sinclair. #BC#
Sinclair pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Misawa throws a right and a left that Sinclair avoids nicely.
Misawa avoids the body shot from Sinclair.
Sinclair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sinclair scores with a jab.#T4#
Misawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sinclair misses with the body kick
and Misawa counters with a good low kick that Sinclair was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Misawa tries to clinch but Sinclair is having none of it.
Sinclair quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Sinclair.
Sinclair scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misawa dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
Misawa feints and then cracks Sinclair's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sinclair down.
Sinclair tests Misawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sinclair misses with the body kick
and Misawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a push kick but Misawa slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Misawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Itchy Sinclair.
I think Sinclair 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 275 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Misawa clinches up against the cage.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fadda Jr blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Fadda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fadda Jr.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Fadda Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Misawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fadda Jr.
Misawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fadda Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Misawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Misawa misses with the combination.
Fadda Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Misawa tries to clinch but Fadda Jr is having none of it.
Misawa fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Misawa clinches up with Fadda Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Fadda Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Fadda Jr misses with some punches.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Oswaldo Fadda Jr has been cut.
Fadda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Fadda Jr blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fadda Jr tries to break free but Misawa pushes him back against the cage.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Fadda Jr breaks the clinch.
Fadda Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Misawa blocks it.
Fadda Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Misawa dips to his left and cracks Fadda Jr with an uppercut!
Mitsu Misawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa is looking to clinch.
Misawa misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Fadda Jr misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Misawa.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Misawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fadda Jr.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fadda Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa tries a quick counter leg kick but Fadda Jr is wise to it.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping right.
Fadda Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice leg kick from Misawa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook. Misawa ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Fadda Jr gets tackled into the cage by Misawa. Misawa maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Misawa.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fadda Jr's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Misawa.
Fadda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fadda Jr can't break the clinch.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Fadda Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Fadda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fadda Jr's defenses.
Misawa lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Misawa blocking some punches.
Misawa presses Fadda Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fadda Jr fails to land.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fadda Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
Misawa tries a body shot but Fadda Jr blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Fadda Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fadda Jr misses with some punches.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Fadda Jr on the inside.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Fadda Jr controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadda Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Fadda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa. #T4#
A short left from Misawa.
Fadda Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fadda Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Misawa is leaning against Fadda Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Fadda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misawa lands with a left to the head.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fadda Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fadda Jrs head.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Fadda Jr controls his hands.
Fadda Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Misawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oswaldo Fadda Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Misawa moves out of range as Fadda Jr strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fadda Jr takes one to the chin there.
Fadda Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Misawa looks to clinch
and Misawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fadda Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses.
Misawa digs a good hook to Fadda Jr's body.
Misawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadda Jr is just out of range.
Misawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fadda Jr.
Misawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fadda Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Misawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Fadda Jr finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fadda Jr on the side of the head.
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Misawa.#T1#
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
letting Misawa counter with a right hand.
Misawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Misawa unleashes a big counter combination but Fadda Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fadda Jr misses the jab.
Misawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fadda Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Misawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Misawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fadda Jr.
Misawa cracks Fadda Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Misawa tries to clinch up.
Misawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Misawa throws a series of punches but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Misawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Fadda Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Misawa misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Fadda Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fadda Jr lands the left hand.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Misawa closes the distance but Fadda Jr moves to the side
and Fadda Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Misawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fadda Jr misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Misawa tries to bum rush Fadda Jr with a series of wild strikes but Fadda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Misawa does no damage.
Misawa slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.
Misawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Misawa's shoulder, as Misawa tries to avoid the shot.
Fadda Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Misawa.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Fadda Jr.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fadda Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Misawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Misawa misses with a wild body shot.
Fadda Jr swings for the body but Misawa moves out of range.
As Fadda Jr backs off Misawa throws a huge counter combo but Fadda Jr manages to avoid it all.
Fadda Jr lands a jab.#ROC#Misawa is rocked!
Misawa thows a leg kick but Fadda Jr checks it
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Misawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Fadda Jr finish him?
Crack! Fadda Jr connects with the perfect overhand right and Misawa falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Fadda Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
Oswaldo Fadda Jr 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: DMMA 262 The Real Deal
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Misawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Misawa.
Misawa lands a slapping body shot.
Misawa throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Misawa taking a breather.#BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Misawa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Misawa darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #T1#
Smith tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Smith working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Misawa digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Misawa blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #T2#
Misawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Misawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Misawa lands a body punch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa lands a nice uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa throws a head punch that misses.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Misawa takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
Misawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Agent Smith has been cut.#T4#
Misawa takes a shot to the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Misawa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Misawa.
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith digs a right hand into Misawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Misawa's gas tank.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Misawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Misawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Agent Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Misawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Misawa blocks it.
Misawa managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
Come on Misawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Misawa avoids the damage to the body.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
Misawa gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Misawa has the dominant position.
Misawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Good body shot from Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Misawa pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Misawa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Misawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Misawa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short left from Misawa.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Misawa is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Misawa has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misawa.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Misawa managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Misawa tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Misawa tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Misawa lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith cracks Misawa with a nice body shot.
Misawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Misawa blocks with his arms.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith working aggressively here.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa lands a shot to the body.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Misawa as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Misawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith presses Misawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Misawa gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Misawa lands a right hand.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Misawa is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misawa lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Agent Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Misawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Smith.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Nice elbow from Misawa.
Smith digs a right hand into Misawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Misawa's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Misawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Misawa being controlled against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Misawa blocks it.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Smith presses Misawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith pushes Misawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards. #T2#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Misawa avoids it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Agent Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Smith is working Misawa over against the cage.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Misawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Misawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith working Misawa over with knees to the body.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action. #T3#
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Misawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misawa.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Misawa is blocking nicely.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Smith misses with some punches. #T4#
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitsu Misawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is working Misawa over against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith working aggressively here.
Misawa blocking some punches.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa!
Mitsu Misawa made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview.
Agent Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'.

Event: DMMA 255 Bundy vs Holliday
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Misawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Valentine is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Misawa with a body shot.
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misawa.
Misawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valentine circles away quickly and effectively.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Misawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Misawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Misawa.
Misawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa connects with a crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine 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.
A lazy left from Misawa finds it's target.
Misawa takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa wants to clinch
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Misawa 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Valentine clinches up against the cage.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the cage. #TD2#
Valentine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Misawa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Valentine off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Misawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Misawa finds it's way round the side to connect with Valentine's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Misawa misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Valentine counters with a crisp one two that drops Misawa! Valentine thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Misawa to his feet! Misawa is in big trouble!#CL#
Misawa takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Misawa.
Valentine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Misawa is rocked!
Misawa blocking some punches.
Oh Misawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Valentine turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Valentine manages to end up in side control.
Misawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Valentine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valentine working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valentine scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Misawa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Valentine can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lou Valentine!
A victorious Lou Valentine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Misawa misses with a looping left.
Khrapov Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Misawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khrapov Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Misawa.
Misawa staying out of range there.
Khrapov Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Misawa avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
Misawa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Khrapov Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Misawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khrapov Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khrapov Jr as Misawa tries to tie him up.
Misawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Vasily Khrapov Jr has been cut.
Khrapov Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khrapov Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khrapov Jr cracks Misawa with a nice body shot.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khrapov Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khrapov Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Misawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Khrapov Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short uppercut from Misawa. #T1#
Khrapov Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khrapov Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Khrapov Jr 's eye.
Khrapov Jr avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Khrapov Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misawa pushes Khrapov Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Khrapov Jr 's eye.
Misawa wants to stall.
Khrapov Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Khrapov Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.#BC#
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Khrapov Jr moves into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Khrapov Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Misawa regains guard.
Khrapov Jr trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Misawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khrapov Jr lands a couple of digs.
Misawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khrapov Jr preventing the sweep.
Khrapov Jr prevents Misawa from getting back to his feet.
Misawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khrapov Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Misawa seems keen to control Khrapov Jr's posture.
Khrapov Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Misawa pulls Khrapov Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Khrapov Jr controlling from the top position. #ES2#
Misawa pushes Khrapov Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Mitsu Misawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Misawa throws a hook but Khrapov Jr blocks it.
Khrapov Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Misawa.
Khrapov Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khrapov Jr tests Misawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Khrapov Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Misawa fails to land. #BC#
Khrapov Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa with a jab.
Khrapov Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Misawa wants to clinch up but Khrapov Jr keeps it at a distance.
Khrapov Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khrapov Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Khrapov Jr lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and clinches.
Khrapov Jr dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Khrapov Jr lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Khrapov Jr has clasped his hands together around Misawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Misawa sneaks out the side door and pushes Khrapov Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A left lands for Khrapov Jr.
Misawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khrapov Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Khrapov Jr clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch.
Misawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Khrapov Jr should have avoided that one. #CUT2#Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and pushes Khrapov Jr back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut.
That's time! Khrapov Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Khrapov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Khrapov Jr.
Misawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khrapov Jr.
Misawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khrapov Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Misawa works the jab nicely.
Misawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Misawa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Misawa.
Misawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Misawa.#ROC2#Khrapov Jr is rocked!
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Khrapov Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Khrapov Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Misawa scores with a hook.
Misawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khrapov Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Misawa scrambles back to his feet.
Khrapov Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khrapov Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Misawa.
Khrapov Jr lands with an overhand left.
Misawa wants to clinch.#T1#
Misawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Misawa's head.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khrapov Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khrapov Jr staying out of range there.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Misawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khrapov Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khrapov Jr cracks Misawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khrapov Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Misawa misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Khrapov Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Misawa's half guard.

Misawa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Khrapov Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khrapov Jr blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Khrapov Jr manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Khrapov Jr gets a double leg takedown into Misawa's guard.
Khrapov Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Khrapov Jr wants to control from the top but Misawa keeps moving.
Khrapov Jr is in close to Misawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Misawa holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khrapov Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Misawa 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.
Misawa pulls Khrapov Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Khrapov Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Khrapov Jr is working Misawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Khrapov Jr trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Misawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khrapov Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Misawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Misawa wants to get back to his feet but Khrapov Jr passes into half guard.
Misawa tries to get to full guard but Khrapov Jr has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Misawa is trying to stand.
Misawa wants to get back to full guard.
Misawa is looking to control Khrapov Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Misawa avoid being mounted?
Misawa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Khrapov Jr is staying active.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Khrapov Jr darts in and clinches Misawa up against the cage.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Vasily Khrapov Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Misawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khrapov Jr.
A quick step to the side and Khrapov Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misawa scores with a three punch combo!
Khrapov Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Misawa throws a body punch but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Misawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr is looking to control Misawa's arms but Misawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khrapov Jr has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Misawa.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
Khrapov Jr blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Misawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Khrapov Jr counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Khrapov Jr. Khrapov Jr gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
A punch combination from Misawa misses.
Misawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khrapov Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khrapov Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Misawa.
Khrapov Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Khrapov Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Misawa defends it nicely.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Misawa tries to get set, Khrapov Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Misawa manages to avoid the attempt.
Misawa looks to throw the jab but Khrapov Jr is out of range.
Misawa misses with the combination. #T2#
Misawa avoids the body shot from Khrapov Jr.
A big right from Misawa misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khrapov Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misawa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Misawa moves away from the strike by Khrapov Jr.
Misawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Khrapov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misawa manages to avoid it.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Misawa.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Khrapov Jr misses with the combination.
It seemed like Misawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Misawa throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Khrapov Jr counter with a right hand.
Misawa tries to clinch up
and Khrapov Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misawa tries to clinch there but Khrapov Jr circles away.
Misawa wants to clinch up but Khrapov Jr keeps it at a distance.
Khrapov Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misawa throws out a counter right but Khrapov Jr avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Misawa drives through and clinches with Khrapov Jr against the cage.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
Khrapov Jr has Misawa pressed against the cage.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#Vasily Khrapov Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Misawa wants to stall.
Khrapov Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action. #T4#
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Khrapov Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khrapov Jr.
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa. #BC#
Khrapov Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khrapov Jr misses with the combination.
Misawa tries to clinch but Khrapov Jr is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa misses with a body shot.
Khrapov Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Misawa takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Khrapov Jr has clasped his hands together around Misawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Misawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Misawa tries to escape but Khrapov Jr is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitsu Misawa.
I think Misawa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa!
Mitsu Misawa gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 232 Thorn vs Panda
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Costeau. Misawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Misawa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Costeau lands with an uppercut that bounces Misawa off the cage and back into range.
Misawa tries to clinch there but Costeau circles away.
Costeau connects with a body shot.
Costeau is looking to slow Misawa down with leg kicks.
Costeau with a nice cross.
Misawa slips a straight right by Costeau.
Misawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Misawa. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Costeau's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa moves in looking to clinch but Costeau pushes him off.
It looked like Costeau was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Misawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away.
Misawa throws a right hand that Costeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Costeau also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Misawa.
Misawa darts in trying to clinch
and Costeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Misawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Costeau scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Misawa gets a clinch.
Costeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Misawa.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Costeau.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
Misawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costeau.
Misawa fails to land with a series of punches.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Costeau connects with a leg kick.
Costeau scores with a shot to the body.
Misawa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costeau ducks under a wild hook from Misawa.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Costeau shrugs off. #BC#
Costeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Misawa tries to clinch up.
Misawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Misawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Misawa tries to clinch there but Costeau circles away.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Misawa tries to clinch but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau keeps the fight on the outside.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away. #T3#
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Misawa moves into range and clinches up with Costeau.
Misawa tries to work over Costeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costeau. #BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costeau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Misawa will feel that in the morning.
Costeau misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Misawa clinches up with Costeau and pushes him back against the cage.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Costeau 's eye.
Costeau lands with a left to the head.
Misawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Costeau avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Costeau blocks the elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costeau pushes Misawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short right from Costeau on the inside.
Costeau letting Misawa take a breather here.
Costeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Misawa misses with the head strike.
Costeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Costeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Costeau tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Costeau back against the cage.
Costeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Costeau dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Costeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Costeau is trying to break the clinch but Misawa is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Costeau throws a big shot that misses.
Misawa closes the distance but Costeau moves to the side
and Costeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Misawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Costeau throws a quick counter kick to the body but Misawa avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Costeau lands with a nice body punch.
Misawa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Misawa tries to clinch up
and Costeau counters with a head kick. That will keep Misawa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Misawa throws a good cross that connects.
Misawa is looking to clinch but Costeau is avoiding it.
Misawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau thumps Misawa with a low kick.
Costeau connects with an inside leg kick.
Misawa misses with a body punch
and Costeau counters with a body kick. #T1#
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Misawa misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Misawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Misawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Misawa lands a nice shot that snaps Costeau's head back.
Costeau connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Misawa darts in and clinches Costeau up against the cage.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Costeau controls his hands.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Costeau.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Costeau 's eye.
Costeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costeau avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.#BC#
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
Misawa moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
Costeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misawa can do to turn this around?
Misawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Costeau.
Misawa walks into a stiff left hand from Costeau.
Misawa tries to clinch but Costeau moves out of range. #CL2#
Misawa moves into the clinch.
Costeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Costeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Misawa lands a right hand.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau blocks an elbow strike.#T3##BC#
Costeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Costeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Misawa's sensitive parts.
Misawa looks to land a right hand but Costeau moved out of range.
Misawa tries to clinch but Costeau moves out of range.
Costeau connects with an inside leg kick.
Misawa tries to clinch
letting Costeau counter with a right hand.
Costeau connects with a body shot.
Costeau scores with a hook.
Misawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Costeau.
Costeau delivers a nice body kick.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Costeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Misawa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crunch! Costeau slams his shin into Misawa's torso.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Misawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costeau is looking to counter punch.
Misawa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Costeau.
Costeau throws a body kick that misses.
Misawa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Costeau throws a leg kick that misses.
Costeau thuds his right hand into Misawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Costeau throws a wild body kick that Misawa sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Misawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Misawa moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Misawa misses.#CL2#
Misawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Costeau. #BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau dominated that second round.
That's time! Costeau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Costeau misses with a wild body shot.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Misawa tries to clinch up.
A low kick lands for Costeau.
Costeau scores with a head kick. Misawa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some wild striking there from Misawa.
Costeau avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Costeau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau throws an overhand right that lands on Misawa's shoulder, as Misawa tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Misawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Costeau.
Misawa wants to clinch.#T1#
Costeau connects with a solid leg kick.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Costeau circles away. #CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Misawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Costeau or not.
Costeau avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misawa tries to work over Costeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Costeau manages to break the clinch.
Costeau connects with an inside leg kick.
Costeau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Misawa wants to clinch
and Costeau counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Costeau misses with a kick to the body.
Misawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Costeau counters with a big head kick but Misawa shrugs it off.
Misawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Misawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Costeau makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Costeau scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costeau walks into a left hand.
Costeau lands a high kick!
Mitsu Misawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Misawa darts in trying to clinch
and Costeau counters with a nice body kick.
Misawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Costeau is just out of range.
Misawa wants to clinch but Costeau slips to the side
and Costeau counters with a thumping low kick.
Costeau tests Misawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Misawa wants to clinch up but Costeau keeps it at a distance.
Costeau thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Misawa if he has to take too many more of those.
Misawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Misawa wants to clinch
enabling Costeau to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Misawa drives through and clinches with Costeau against the cage. #BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costeau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Costeau throws a wild body kick that Misawa sees coming a mile off.
Misawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Costeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Misawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Misawa lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau lands the left hand.
A shot to the liver by Costeau. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Misawa rushes Costeau and presses him up against the cage.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Costeau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Costeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
A right hand to the body from Misawa. #BC#
Costeau breaks the clinch.
Costeau digs a good body shot into Misawa's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costeau, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau!
After winning the bout, RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 221 Menezes vs Outback
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Misawa has closed the distance and engaged Maitonaama in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maitonaama.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maitonaama's brow.
Maitonaama blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Our sources have told us that Maitonaama has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Misawa is leaning against Maitonaama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Misawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maitonaama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Maitonaama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Misawa avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Misawa.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maitonaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Misawa scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Misawa rushes Maitonaama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maitonaama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Misawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Maitonaama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Misawa stalling the fight.
Misawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Misawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maitonaama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Misawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Maitonaama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maitonaama can't get the takedown.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa tries a body shot but Maitonaama blocks it.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa lands a shot to the body.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Maitonaama tries to score a body lock takedown but Misawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maitonaama blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maitonaama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Misawa taking a breather.
Misawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2##TD#
Maitonaama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Misawa regains guard.
Misawa is controlling Maitonaama's posture.
Let's hope that Misawa 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maitonaama is controlling him.
Maitonaama loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Misawa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Maitonaama off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mitsu Misawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Misawa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Misawa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maitonaama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maitonaama catches Misawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Misawa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Misawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Maitonaama tries to free his leg and advance position but Misawa is retaining full guard.
Maitonaama wants to control from the top but Misawa keeps moving. #SUB#
Maitonaama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Misawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maitonaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Misawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Misawa has control of Maitonaama's left arm, preventing Maitonaama from doing any damage.
Maitonaama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Misawa has Maitonaama pulled in close to control his posture.
Misawa wants to stand and escape but Maitonaama is having none of it.
Misawa is pulling down on Maitonaama's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Misawa trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Misawa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Aslak Maitonaama has been cut.
Misawa tries to clinch but Maitonaama is having none of it.
Maitonaama keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aslak Maitonaama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Misawa wants to clinch.#TD#
Maitonaama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Misawa!

Misawa bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Misawa needs to keep his hands up - Maitonaama had a free shot at his head there.
Aslak Maitonaama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Misawa moves into the clinch.
Maitonaama tries to score a body lock takedown but Misawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maitonaama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Misawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misawa tries to work over Maitonaama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misawa lands a right hand.
Misawa stops a takedown attempt from Maitonaama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Maitonaama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
Misawa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maitonaama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maitonaama blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maitonaama tries for a takedown but Misawa manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maitonaama avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa looking to stall.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misawa is leaning against Maitonaama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maitonaama is working for takedown but Misawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maitonaama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Misawa tries a body shot but Maitonaama blocks it.
Maitonaama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Misawa works on Maitonaama's body with a couple of short punches.
Maitonaama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Misawa.
Misawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maitonaama looking for a takedown.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misawa stalling.
Maitonaama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Maitonaama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Maitonaama shrugs off.
Misawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Misawa looking to stall.
Misawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misawa cracks Maitonaama with a nice body shot.
Maitonaama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maitonaama swats away the attempt to clinch by Misawa.#T3#
Misawa tests Maitonaama's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and pushes Maitonaama back into the cage.
Maitonaama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maitonaama looking for a takedown.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Maitonaama shrugs off.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa stalling the fight.
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Maitonaama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maitonaama wants a takedown but no success here.
Misawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
Misawa gets underhooks to prevent Maitonaama's takedown attempt.
Maitonaama wants a takedown.
Misawa stalling the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Misawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maitonaama takes an elbow to the temple.
Misawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Misawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maitonaama up against the cage.
Maitonaama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Misawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Misawa taking a breather.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maitonaama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maitonaama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Misawa fights it off and pushes away nicely. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Misawa has knocked Maitonaama down with a huge combo! Misawa steps away and waves a wobbly Maitonaama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Maitonaama is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aslak Maitonaama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Misawa connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Maitonaama out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsu Misawa!

Event: DMMA 212 Narushima vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Misawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1##TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Misawa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
Gracie is controlling Misawa's posture.
Misawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Misawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Misawa wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Misawa looking to control.
Misawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Misawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Misawa keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Misawa trying to control the position here. #T3#
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Misawa wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Misawa is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Misawa is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Misawa avoid being mounted?#T4#
Misawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Misawa is trying to control but can't.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Misawa wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Misawa tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Misawa is looking to improve his position.
Misawa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Misawa is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie slips a jab from Misawa.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Misawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie moves out of range as Misawa strikes.
Misawa throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Misawa throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch. #T1#
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Misawa fails to land.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Misawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie blocking some punches. #T2#
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Misawa fails to land.
Misawa lands with a left to the head.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Misawa or not.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gracie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa prevents a body shot from Gracie.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Misawa has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches. #T3#
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie digs a right hand into Misawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Misawa's gas tank.
Misawa is breathing heavily.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Misawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Misawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie presses Misawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misawa can do to turn this around?
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Misawa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Misawa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Misawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Misawa.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
Misawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Misawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Misawa into the cage.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie presses Misawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Misawa digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Misawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Gracie tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Gracie successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Misawa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Misawa controls the pace.
Misawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Misawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Misawa 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.#SU2#
Gracie is working an open guard so Misawa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitsu Misawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitsu Misawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Misawa's shoulder, as Misawa tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Misawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Misawa fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Misawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Misawa.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Misawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misawa lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Gracie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Gracie!
A relieved looking Anderson Gracie 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: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2
Date: Jun 04, 2023

#R1#
Misawa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ledoux back to the cage. Misawa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Pierre Ledoux has been cut.
Ledoux shoots for a takedown but Misawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Misawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ledoux. Ledoux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and clinches.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ledoux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Misawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Ledoux shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Misawa.
Ledoux 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ledoux is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Misawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ledoux has Misawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Misawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ledoux blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ledoux's defenses.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misawa lands a shot to the body.
Ledoux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ledoux takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Pierre Ledoux's cut is getting worse.
Ledoux avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Ledoux 's eye. #T1#
Misawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Ledoux shrugs off. #CUT2#Pierre Ledoux's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ledoux tries to pull guard but Misawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Ledoux drops back down to his feet.
Ledoux looking for a takedown.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa lands an uppercut.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Ledoux 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Pierre Ledoux's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ledoux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misawa pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Misawa forces Ledoux back against the cage and clinches.
Ledoux avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Misawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Misawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Ledoux wants a takedown but no success here.
Ledoux is breathing heavily.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsu Misawa!

Event: DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maitonaama moves away.
Maitonaama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maitonaama throws the left hand but Misawa avoids the punch easily.
Maitonaama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Misawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maitonaama circles away quickly and effectively.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maitonaama manages to avoid it.#TD#
Maitonaama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Misawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Maitonaama finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maitonaama trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa is controlling Maitonaama's posture.#T1#
Maitonaama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Misawa's head.
Misawa has momentary wrist control but Maitonaama slips an elbow through the middle.
Misawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maitonaama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maitonaama 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.
Maitonaama is working Misawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maitonaama postures up.
Maitonaama is fighting to break Misawa's control of his arms but Misawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maitonaama wants to pass the guard but Misawa is keeping the position.
Misawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maitonaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Misawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Misawa is looking to stand up but Maitonaama isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Maitonaama is looking to work some ground and pound but Misawa has wrist control.
Misawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maitonaama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Misawa is keeping the position for now.
Maitonaama with a nice head shot there.
Misawa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misawa wants to stand and escape but Maitonaama is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Misawa controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Maitonaama feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maitonaama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maitonaama's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Misawa is pulling down on Maitonaama's head. It's preventing any offense from Maitonaama, at least for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maitonaama wants to pass the guard but Misawa is keeping the position.
Misawa has Maitonaama pulled in close to control his posture.
Maitonaama with a nice head shot there.
Misawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maitonaama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maitonaama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Misawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maitonaama trying to control but Misawa is working from the bottom.
Misawa is looking to stand up but Maitonaama isn't so interested in that idea.
Misawa working a defensive guard here.
Maitonaama stops Misawa from standing up.
Misawa keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maitonaama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misawa.
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Misawa as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maitonaama tries for a takedown but Misawa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Misawa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Misawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Maitonaama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maitonaama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
Misawa connects with a body shot.#CL#
Maitonaama drives through and clinches with Misawa against the cage.
Maitonaama tries for a takedown but Misawa manages to get underhooks.
Maitonaama is trying to pull guard but Misawa has him pressed against the cage.
Misawa misses with some punches.
Misawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Maitonaama 's eye.
Misawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Misawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maitonaama.
Maitonaama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Misawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Maitonaama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama wants to take the fight to the mat but Misawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Misawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Aslak Maitonaama has been cut.
Maitonaama wants a takedown.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Maitonaama controls his hands.
Maitonaama tries to score a body lock takedown but Misawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Misawa lands an elbow just above Maitonaama 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Maitonaama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa leaning against his opponent.
Maitonaama is working for takedown but Misawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Misawa tries to work over Maitonaama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa is pressed up against the cage. Maitonaama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Misawa down to the mat. Misawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maitonaama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Misawa throws a shot from downtown. Maitonaama moves away and avoids it.
Misawa throws a jab when Maitonaama was well out of range.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maitonaama closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some wild striking there from Misawa. #T2##CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and clinches.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maitonaama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Misawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maitonaama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Misawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Misawa presses Maitonaama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Misawa is trying to stall.
Maitonaama prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa tries to work over Maitonaama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maitonaama looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Misawa.
Maitonaama prevents a body shot from Misawa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Misawa.
Misawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Misawa as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Misawa stalling in the clinch but Maitonaama improves position.
Maitonaama tries to pull guard but Misawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Maitonaama 's eye.
Maitonaama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maitonaama has Misawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Misawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Misawa digs a right hand underneath Maitonaama's ribcage. Maitonaama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Misawa cracks Maitonaama with a nice body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Maitonaama in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Misawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
Misawa stalling in the clinch.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Maitonaama blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Maitonaama can't get the takedown.
Misawa trying to stall but Maitonaama improves his position. #T4#
Misawa lands a body punch.
Misawa stalling.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Maitonaama tightens his grip and picks Misawa up, before dumping him to the ground. Misawa manages to land in guard.
Misawa has his hands on Maitonaama's head, controlling the position.
Maitonaama is looking to work some ground and pound but Misawa has wrist control.
Misawa trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aslak Maitonaama's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Misawa lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Maitonaama misses.
Misawa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maitonaama shoots in for a double leg but Misawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Misawa tries to clinch up but Maitonaama circles away and keeps his distance.
Misawa scores with a one two! Maitonaama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maitonaama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misawa manages to avoid it.
Misawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa jabs at Maitonaama's body.
Misawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maitonaama circles away quickly and effectively.
Maitonaama slips under a jab from Misawa.
Maitonaama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maitonaama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Misawa tries to clinch but Maitonaama moves out of range.
Maitonaama darts in looking for a takedown but Misawa gets double underhooks and turns Maitonaama into the cage.
Misawa tries to stall but Maitonaama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maitonaama wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslak Maitonaama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maitonaama is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maitonaama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maitonaama is working for takedown but Misawa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Misawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Maitonaama gets an underhook and turns Misawa into the cage.
Misawa works on Maitonaama's body with a couple of short punches.
Misawa avoiding damage.
Misawa stalls.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Maitonaama in his tracks for a moment.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Misawa lands a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Maitonaama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maitonaama has Misawa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Misawa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Misawa.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maitonaama's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
Maitonaama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Misawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maitonaama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Maitonaama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Misawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Misawa rushes Maitonaama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
Misawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Misawa lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Misawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Misawa.
Maitonaama can't get the takedown.
Maitonaama is trying to drag Misawa to the mat but Misawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Maitonaama 's eye.
Maitonaama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Misawa.
Maitonaama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maitonaama letting Misawa take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Misawa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maitonaama.
Misawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maitonaamas head.
Misawa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Misawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
Misawa works on Maitonaama's body with a couple of short punches.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Maitonaama backwards.
Maitonaama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misawa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Misawa misses with a few strikes there.
Maitonaama attempts a counter takedown but Misawa avoids it well and moves away.
Misawa cracks Maitonaama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Misawa lunges at Maitonaama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maitonaama's hand. #ROC2#Maitonaama is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsu Misawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Misawa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa!

Event: TD 21
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Misawa misses the shot to the body.
Big Foot dives in for a single leg takedown but Misawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Misawa misses its target.#TD2#
Big Foot gets a double leg takedown into Misawa's guard.

Misawa kicks Big Foot off and gets to his feet.
Big Foot tries for a takedown but Misawa circles away easily
and Misawa counters with a nice body shot.
Big Foot has his takedown stuffed
and Misawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Big Foot thinking.
Mitsu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unicorn Big Foot.
Misawa works over Big Foot's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Misawa clinches. #TD2#
Big Foot gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Misawa wriggles free and stands up.
Big Foot shoots in for a takedown but Misawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Foot has his takedown stuffed
and Misawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Foot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Misawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Foot misses with a kick to the body
and Misawa counters with a straight right hand.
Unicorn Big Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Big Foot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Misawa is fending him off so far but Big Foot persists. Nope, Misawa circles away and we're back to standing.
Big Foot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Misawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Big Foot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Misawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Misawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Misawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Big Foot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Misawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Big Foot. #CL#
Misawa has managed to clinch.
Misawa is working Big Foot over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misawa.
Big Foot looks winded!
Big Foot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Misawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Misawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Big Foot backwards.
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!
Nice elbow from Misawa.
Misawa lands with a light punch inside.
Big Foot taking a breather.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Big Foot 's eye. #ROC#Big Foot is rocked!#T2#
Misawa stalling the fight.
Big Foot is still on wobbly legs! Can Misawa finish him?
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
Big Foot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Misawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Misawa throws a big uppercut that drops Big Foot! More strikes from Misawa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Big Foot lies dazed against the cage as Misawa celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsu Misawa!

Event: DC 25: Field Trip!
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Misawa wants to clinch up but Ruthlessness keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Misawa gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Misawa.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa has a couple of punches blocked by Ruthlessness.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthlessness takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa is working Ruthlessness over against the cage.
Ruthlessness misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruthlessness.
Misawa takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness working aggressively here.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness working aggressively here.
I was talking to Ruthlessness's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Ruthlessness blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Ruthlessness gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Misawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruthlessness lands with a right to the head.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa working aggressively here.
A short right from Ruthlessness on the inside.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Ruthlessness 's eye.
Misawa lands a body punch.
Misawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruthlessness backwards.
Ruthlessness lands an uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Ruthlessness fails to land.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Ruthlessness 's eye.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Ruthlessness avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Ruthlessness scores with a shot to the side of Misawa's head.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Ruthlessness tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa has a couple of punches blocked by Ruthlessness.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Ruthlessness stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthlessness gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Ruthlessness in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Ray Ruthlessness has been cut.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruthlessness leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Ruthlessness cracks Misawa with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruthlessness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruthlessness blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ruthlessness seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa lands a right hand.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruthlessness leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruthlessness lands a hook that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Ruthlessness lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Ruthlessness avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruthlessness leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Misawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Ruthlessness lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruthlessness's elbow.
A short right from Ruthlessness on the inside.
Misawa tries a body shot but Ruthlessness blocks it.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruthlessness softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruthlessness avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Ruthlessness is leaning against Misawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruthlessness lands a body shot.
Misawa looks winded!
Ruthlessness lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruthlessness can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ruthlessness - that landed with a thud.
Ruthlessness lands with a left to the head.
Ruthlessness throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Ruthlessness scores with a shot to the side of Misawa's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Ruthlessness dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Ruthlessness's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ruthlessness misses with a body shot.
Misawa moves out of range as Ruthlessness strikes.
Ruthlessness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruthlessness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Misawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruthlessness throws a jab but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Misawa misses the shot to the body.
Misawa slips a jab from Ruthlessness.
Misawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab by Ruthlessness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruthlessness darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Misawa is rocked!
Ruthlessness cracks Misawa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Misawa falls backwards against the cage. Ruthlessness follows up with more strikes that drop Misawa to his knees. Ruthlessness keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Misawa! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Ruthlessness!
In his post fight interview, Ray Ruthlessness started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DC 18: Jello Returns!
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Santino tries a low kick but Misawa avoids it.
Misawa avoids the body shot from Santino. #CL2#
Misawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santino, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Santino breaks the clinch.
Santino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Misawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santino misses with a looping right.
Misawa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santino misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Misawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Misawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Santino has been cut.
Misawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa prevents Santino from breaking the clinch.
Santino tries to circle away but Misawa has him pinned against the cage.
Santino blocking some punches.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa slows down the pace here.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Santino controls the action. #BC#
Santino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misawa avoids the head kick by Santino. #CL2#
Misawa rushes Santino and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santino wants to break free but Misawa has control.
A frustrated look appears on Santino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Misawa lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Misawa.
Santino takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Misawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santino backwards.
Santino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santino dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Santino is trying to break the clinch but Misawa has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Santino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santino swats away the attempt to clinch by Misawa.
Misawa takes one on the button.#T3#
Misawa moves in looking to clinch but Santino pushes him off.
A big left from Misawa misses. #CL2#
Misawa has closed the distance and engaged Santino in a clinch.
Santino wants to break free but Misawa has control.
A right hand to the body from Misawa.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santino dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Santino blocks a body shot from Misawa. #BC#
Santino breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Misawa.
Santino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Misawa moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Santino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santino is looking to break free of the clinch but Misawa has double underhooks. #BC#
Santino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Misawa clinches.
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!
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Santino. #BC#
Santino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Santino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santino throws a hook but Misawa blocks it.#CL2#
Misawa drives through and clinches with Santino against the cage.
Misawa cracks Santino with a nice body shot.
Santino is breathing heavily.
Misawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santino working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Santino's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Misawa throws a good cross that connects.
Santino wants to slow Misawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Misawa digs a good body shot into Santino's ribs.#CL2#
Misawa clinches with his opponent.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Santino lands with a light punch inside.
Misawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Santino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misawa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Misawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa blocks an elbow strike from Santino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Santino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Misawa tries to work over Santino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Misawa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Santino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa.
Misawa gets through Santino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Misawa digs a right hand underneath Santino's ribcage. Santino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santino tries to break the clinch but Misawa is controlling the position.
Santino takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from Misawa - that landed with a thud.
Santino blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa stalling.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santino's defenses. #CUT2#Bobby Santino's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Misawa.
Misawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Misawa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Santino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Misawa lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa stalling the fight.
Santino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santino blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Misawa lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Santino manages to break the clinch.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santino manages to avoid it.
Santino throws a body kick that misses.
Misawa lands a jab to Santino's midsection.
Misawa misses with a wild body shot.
Bobby Santino is winning the standup battle so far.
Misawa slips a jab and a cross from Santino.
Santino misses with a low kick.
Misawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Misawa tries to clinch up.#T3#
Santino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Misawa is out of range and Santino settles back down.
Santino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misawa manages to avoid it.
Misawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Misawa cracks Santino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Misawa lands a jab to Santino's midsection.
Misawa connects with a right hand. Santino shakes it off.
Misawa misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Santino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Misawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santino.
Misawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Santino throws out a loose jab but Misawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa wants to counter with a clinch but Santino pushes him away.
Misawa stuns Santino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Misawa scores with a jab to the body.
Santino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Misawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Misawa.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santino manages to avoid it.
Misawa connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Santino's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Misawa wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Misawa.
Santino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Misawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santino tried to counter with a leg kick but Misawa avoided it.
Santino walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Misawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Santino takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
A big left from Santino misses.
Misawa tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Misawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Santino.
Misawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santino.
Misawa jabs at Santino's body.
Misawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santino.
Santino throws a series of punches but Misawa moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2##CL2#
Misawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Santino takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa lands with a light punch inside.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santino working hard to break the clinch.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santino backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa scores with a shot to the side of Santino's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Santino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santino on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Misawa moves into the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santino's defenses.
Santino is trying to force a seperation but Misawa has the dominant position.#T3#
Santino lands a nice uppercut.
Misawa lands a body shot.
Santino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santino misses with some punches.
Santino tries to circle away but Misawa has him pinned against the cage.
Santino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santino working aggressively here.
Misawa has Santino pressed against the cage, preventing Santino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Santino working aggressively here.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa has Santino pressed against the cage, preventing Santino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bobby Santino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Santino shrugs off. #T4#
Santino is trying to force a seperation but Misawa has the dominant position.
Misawa prevents Santino from breaking the clinch.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Misawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Santino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa prevents Santino from breaking the clinch.
Santino lands with a short shot to the head.
Santino is trying to break free.
Misawa prevents Santino from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Santino throws a head punch that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa!

Event: DC Intermission 1
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Duggan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan throws a hook to the side of Misawa's head but Misawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Misawa punishes Duggan's body with a nice straight punch.
Misawa checks a leg kick nicely.
Duggan throws a low kick but Misawa avoids it.
Misawa digs a good hook to Duggan's body.
Duggan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Misawa swings widly with a right hand
and Duggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duggan staying out of range there.
Misawa slips under a jab.
Duggan misses with a hook. Misawa ducked under it nicely.
Misawa checks the leg kick.
Misawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duggan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Duggan.
Misawa takes a swing at Duggan's ribcage but misses.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.
A big left from Duggan misses.
Misawa throws a lazy right hand but Duggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duggan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Misawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Misawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Misawa throws an overhand right that lands on Duggan's shoulder, as Duggan tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Duggan. Those never looked like landing.
Misawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan sizes up Misawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Misawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duggan slips under a jab from Misawa.
Misawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duggan throws out a counter right but Misawa avoids it with no problem.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duggan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duggan misses with a body kick.
Misawa throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Duggan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duggan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Misawa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick from Duggan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duggan wants to land a leg kick but Misawa is out of range.
Misawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Duggan circles away. #T2#
Duggan throws a body kick that misses.
Misawa misses with a looping left.
Misawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Duggan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Duggan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Misawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Misawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Duggan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duggan.
Misawa throws a shot from downtown. Duggan moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Duggan lands.#CL#
Misawa pushes Duggan up against the cage in a clinch.
Duggan pushes Misawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch.
Misawa avoids the head kick by Duggan.
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Misawa blocks a jab.
Duggan misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duggan, as that shot connected.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Duggan.
Misawa connects with a right hand. Duggan shakes it off.#CL#
Misawa gets a clinch.
A body shot lands from Duggan.
Duggan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Duggan takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Duggan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Misawa loads up on a big right hand but Duggan slips the punch.
Misawa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duggan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Misawa stuffs the takedown.
Duggan takes a swing at Misawa's ribcage but misses.
As Duggan tries to get set, Misawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Duggan manages to avoid the attempt.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duggan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duggan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Misawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Duggan misses with a looping left.
Duggan connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duggan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Duggan throws a shot to the body.
Duggan misses with a straight right.
Misawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Duggan looks to land a right hand but Misawa moved out of range.#CL#
Misawa darts in and clinches Duggan up against the cage.
Duggan tries to stall but Misawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Misawa takes a shot to the head.
Misawa has Duggan pushed against the cage.
Duggan misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Misawa is looking to control Duggan's arms but Duggan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Misawa has his back to the cage.
Misawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duggan jumps guard but Misawa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mitsu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Duggan.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Duggan controls his hands.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Duggan avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan 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#
Duggan slips a jab from Misawa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Misawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duggan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duggan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Misawa moves away from the strike by Duggan.
Misawa tries to counter by clinching up but Duggan breaks away and moves out of range.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.
Misawa cracks a nice hook into Duggan's ribs.
A big right from Misawa misses.
Misawa defending well as Duggan loads up on a big left hand.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Misawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Duggan tries to get set, Misawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Duggan manages to avoid the attempt.
Misawa blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan scores with a one two! Misawa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Misawa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duggan to score with a decent uppercut.
Duggan ducks under a wild hook from Misawa.
Misawa ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Duggan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duggan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Duggan.#T1#
Misawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Misawa throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan misses with a straight left.
Jim Duggan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duggan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Misawa swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Misawa throws out a loose jab but Duggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan flicks out a counter leg kick but Misawa steps away.
Nice defenses there by Duggan.
Duggan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Duggan throws a hook to the side of Misawa's head but Misawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Misawa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Duggan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Misawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Misawa swings for the body but Duggan moves out of range.
Misawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misawa throws a hook to the side of Duggan's head but Duggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duggan stuns Misawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duggan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Misawa misses. #T2#
Misawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duggan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duggan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duggan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Misawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan connects with a crisp jab.
Duggan throws a hook to the side of Misawa's head but Misawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duggan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duggan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Misawa in his tracks.
Misawa throws a looping overhand right but Duggan ducks down to avoid it.
Duggan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duggan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Misawa is able to avoid easily.
Duggan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duggan misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Duggan jumps guard. #T3#
Duggan keeping full guard, as Misawa tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Duggan looking for a guillotine here but Misawa defends easily.
Our spies down at at Rivers Edge Gym inform us that Duggan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Duggan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Misawa content to stall in guard here.
Misawa wants to pass the guard but Duggan is keeping the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Misawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Duggan is proving hard to escape from.
Misawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Misawa looks to throw the jab but Duggan is out of range.
Duggan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Misawa's sensitive parts.
Duggan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Misawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duggan throws a body shot but no joy.
Misawa blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jim Duggan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Misawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duggan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Misawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duggan.
Misawa lands a jab to Duggan's midsection.
Duggan slips under a jab.
Misawa misses with a wild body shot.
Misawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duggans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duggan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Duggan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Misawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Misawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Misawa throws an overhand right that lands on Duggan's shoulder, as Duggan tries to avoid the shot.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Misawa.
Duggan is looking to slow Misawa down with leg kicks.
Duggan throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Misawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage. #BC2#
Duggan manages to break the clinch.
Misawa misses with a jab to the body
and Duggan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misawa throws an overhand right that lands on Duggan's shoulder, as Duggan tries to avoid the shot.
Duggan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Misawa tries to clinch up but Duggan circles away and keeps his distance.
Duggan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duggan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Misawa digs a good hook to Duggan's body.
A jab from Misawa misses.
Misawa tries to clinch up but Duggan circles away and keeps his distance.
Duggan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Duggan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duggan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duggan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Misawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Duggan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misawa is looking for a sweep. Duggan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Misawa is working hard here to advance position.
Duggan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duggan is pressing down on Misawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Misawa is holding on for now.
Duggan is trying to control. Misawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Misawa is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Duggan is looking to advance position but Misawa won't allow it. #SUB2#
Duggan is working for a kimura but Misawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Mitsu Misawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duggan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Misawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Duggan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Misawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duggan.
Misawa trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Misawa tries to sprawl but Duggan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Duggan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Misawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Misawa moves into full guard.
Misawa keeping moving, preventing Duggan from controlling successfully.
Misawa trying to keep a closed guard but Duggan is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Duggan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duggan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Duggan!
An out of breath Jim Duggan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 6: Knightley vs Adesanya
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Misawa throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Misawa drives through and clinches with Kulina against the cage.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Kulina avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Kulina tries to pull guard but Misawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Misawa fails to land.
Misawa throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulina slows down the pace here.
Kulina avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
I was talking to Misawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kulina misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Misawa.
Misawa has a couple of punches blocked by Kulina.
Kulina has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Misawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mitsu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kulina.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa stalling. #T1#
Misawa throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kulina decides to pull guard.
Misawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulina pulls Misawa in close to his closed guard and prevents Misawa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kulina 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.
Misawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Misawa stays in close to Kulina's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Kulina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Kulina is wriggling around but Misawa manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Misawa seems content to control.
Kulina works his way to full guard. Good work.
Misawa stays in close to Kulina's body and controls the position.
Kulina is pulling down on Misawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Misawa, at least for the moment.#ES2#
Kulina pushes Misawa off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Misawa looks to throw the jab but Kulina is out of range.
Misawa takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
And Kulina tries to counter it with a takedown but Misawa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Misawa misses the target.
Misawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulina.
Kulina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Misawa as he jumps to the side.
Kulina takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Misawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kulina missing with knees to the body.
Kulina blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulina controls his hands.
Misawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kulina jumps guard but Misawa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Misawa slows down the pace here.
Misawa working aggressively here.
Misawa stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in the clinch, Misawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Kulina shrugs off.
Misawa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Kulina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kulina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kulina closes the distance and pushes Misawa back into the cage.
Kulina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Misawa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kulina prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa cracks Kulina with a nice body shot.
Misawa wants to stall.
Misawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kulina up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
That's time! Misawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Misawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Misawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Misawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulina can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Kulina moves into range and clinches up with Misawa.
Kulina taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kulina just leaning against Misawa, taking a breather.
Kulina is trying to maintain a safe position but Misawa gets an underhook and turns Kulina into the cage.
Kulina wants a takedown.
Misawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Misawa.
Kulina scores with a shot to the side of Misawa's head.
Kulina takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Justin Kulina has been cut.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Misawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kulina scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kulina taking a breather.
Misawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Misawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kulina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mitsu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kulina.
Kulina lands with a right to the head.
Kulina is leaning against Misawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kulina goes for a takedown attempt but Misawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kulina.
Misawa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulina counters with a three punch combo that has Misawa backing up. Misawa nods at Kulina to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Misawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulina looks for a takedown but Misawa sprawls well.
Misawa throws out a loose jab but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina dives in for a single leg takedown but Misawa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kulina throws a right and a left that Misawa avoids nicely.
Misawa looks to throw the jab but Kulina is out of range.
Mitsu Misawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Misawa clinches up with Kulina and pushes him back against the cage.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa is pushing Kulina up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kulina has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Misawa after a bit of a struggle.
Kulina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Misawa avoids it.
Misawa trying to control the position but instead, Kulina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misawa into the cage.
Misawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Misawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kulina is trying to break the clinch but Misawa has him pressed against the cage.
Misawa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Kulina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD2#
Kulina jumps guard.
Kulina 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.
Kulina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulina 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.#T4##SUB2#
Kulina has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Misawa 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 Kulina.
Kulina is looking for a sweep.
Kulina is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Misawa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kulina is squirming around, avoiding Misawa's attempts to control the action.
Kulina tries to reverse the position but Misawa maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Kulina's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kulina has a takedown stuffed.
Kulina takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kulina tries to land a front kick but Misawa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Justin Kulina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Misawa clinches with his opponent.
Misawa is trying to stall.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kulina can't get the takedown.
Kulina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Misawa walks away with a smile on his face. Kulina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mitsu Misawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Kulina.
Kulina avoids the body shot from Misawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Misawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Misawa backing away here, and Kulina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kulina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Misawa is fending him off so far but Kulina persists. Nope, Misawa circles away and we're back to standing.
Misawa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Misawa clinches. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Kulina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa looking to stall.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa blocks the elbow strike.
Kulina tries to pull guard but Misawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Kulina drops back down to his feet.
Kulina blocks an elbow strike.
Misawa scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Misawa.
Misawa tries to stall but Kulina uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kulina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Misawa to keep the fight standing.
Misawa stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Misawa as Kulina tries to tie him up.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T2#
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Misawa gets through Kulina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Misawa as Kulina tries to tie him up.
Kulina tries to land knees in the clinch but Misawa avoids the damage to the body.
Kulina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Misawa smiles and moves away. #CL#
Misawa has closed the distance and engaged Kulina in a clinch.
Mitsu Misawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kulina.
Misawa lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Kulina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitsu Misawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice sprawl there from Misawa as Kulina shoots in.
Kulina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justin Kulina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kulina tries a head kick but it misses.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kulina will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kulina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Misawa misses with a looping left.
Misawa throws a hook but Kulina blocks it.
Kulina unleashes a big counter combination but Misawa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kulina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Misawa is fending him off so far but Kulina persists. Nope, Misawa circles away and we're back to standing.
Misawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kulina in his tracks.
Misawa misses with a straight left.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kulina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Misawa is looking to clinch.
Kulina takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Kulina has Misawa up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Kulina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Misawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Misawa is pressed up against the cage. Kulina has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Misawa down to the mat. Misawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Misawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulina circles away.
Misawa throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Kulina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Misawa digs a good body shot into Kulina's ribs.#CL2#
Kulina closes the distance and pushes Misawa back into the cage.
Misawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kulina's efforts to push away.
Kulina is trying to pull guard but Misawa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitsu Misawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Misawa, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa!

Event: LAFC New York
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Misawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ruthlessness throws a jab but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ruthlessness manages to circle out of the way.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa stuns Ruthlessness with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruthlessness takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Misawa moves away from the strike by Ruthlessness.
No joy there for Ruthlessness, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Misawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruthlessness.
Misawa tries to counter by clinching up but Ruthlessness breaks away and moves out of range.
Misawa slips under a jab from Ruthlessness.
Misawa misses with a hook to the body
and Ruthlessness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Ruthlessness.
Donk. Misawa catches Ruthlessness right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Ruthlessness clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Misawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruthlessness blocks the elbow strike.
Ruthlessness lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Ruthlessness misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Our sources have told us that Misawa has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa is trying to stall. #T1#
Misawa has Ruthlessness pressed against the cage.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misawa avoiding damage.
A short left from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands a body shot.
Ruthlessness blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruthlessness as Misawa tries to tie him up.
Misawa trying to stall but Ruthlessness improves his position.
Misawa seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ruthlessness is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Ruthlessness letting Misawa take a breather here.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Ruthlessness digs a right hand underneath Misawa's ribcage. Misawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Misawa scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misawa cracks Ruthlessness with a nice body shot.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa slowing the pace effectively.
Ruthlessness digs a right hand underneath Misawa's ribcage. Misawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruthlessness tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ruthlessness throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Ruthlessness has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Misawa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruthlessness can turn it around.
Ruthlessness gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness working aggressively here.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruthlessness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness. #T3#
Ruthlessness lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Ruthlessness.
Misawa tries to work over Ruthlessness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa lands an elbow inside.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Ruthlessness lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruthlessness lands a left hand.
Ruthlessness prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Ruthlessness lands an uppercut.
Ruthlessness lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruthlessness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Ruthlessness.
Misawa is breathing heavily.#T4#
A short right from Ruthlessness on the inside.
Ruthlessness dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Ruthlessness lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruthlessness dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Ruthlessness lands a nice uppercut.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Ruthlessness tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Ruthlessness working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
Misawa looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Ruthlessness - that landed with a thud.
Ruthlessness struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruthlessness working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Misawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Ruthlessness 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#
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruthlessness moves away.
Misawa slips a jab from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruthlessness scores with a jab to the body.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruthlessness looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruthlessness clobbers Misawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Misawa moves in looking to clinch but Ruthlessness pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Ruthlessness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ruthlessness has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruthlessness.
As Ruthlessness tries to get set, Misawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Ruthlessness manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruthlessness fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Ruthlessness.
Misawa is looking to counter the offense by Ruthlessness and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Misawa darts in and clinches Ruthlessness up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa.
Misawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruthlessness controls his hands.
Ruthlessness lands with a left to the head.
Ruthlessness lands a left hand.
Misawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruthlessness lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruthlessness's defenses.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Ruthlessness pushes Misawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Misawa trying to stall but Ruthlessness improves his position.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Misawa.
Ruthlessness misses with a body punch.
Misawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Misawa.
Ruthlessness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruthlessness makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Misawa.
Ruthlessness lands with a left to the head.
Ruthlessness tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ruthlessness can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ruthlessness.
Still in the clinch, Ruthlessness scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Misawa is rocked!
A hook to the body from Misawa.
Oh Misawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Misawa tries to stall but Ruthlessness uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruthlessness prevents a body shot from Misawa.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruthlessness misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Misawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruthlessness lands a nice shot to the body.
Misawa pushes Ruthlessness back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruthlessness blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa looking to stall.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa trying to control the position but instead, Ruthlessness has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misawa into the cage.
Misawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruthlessness is keeping busy.
Misawa prevents a body shot from Ruthlessness. #T3#
Misawa lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ruthlessness.
Misawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ruthlessness softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness lands a right hand.
Misawa trying to stall but Ruthlessness improves his position.
Ruthlessness lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Misawa or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruthlessness.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruthlessness as Misawa tries to tie him up.
Ruthlessness blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ruthlessness.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Misawa takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruthlessness digs a right hand underneath Misawa's ribcage. Misawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruthlessness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruthlessness creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Misawa with a big uppercut! Misawa tries to clinch up but Ruthlessness pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Misawa to the mat! Misawa covers up and Ruthlessness unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ray Ruthlessness!
Ray Ruthlessness 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: Slavic FL 35 Morino - Misawa
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Misawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobby Morino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misawa connects with a body shot.
Morino is looking to clinch but Misawa is avoiding it.
Misawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Morino is just out of range.
Misawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morino manages to avoid it.
Morino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Morino misses.
Morino is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Misawa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Misawa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morino wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Morino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Misawa told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Morino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
Misawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Morino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Morino has been cut.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Morino to work.
Morino trying to stall but Misawa improves his position.
Morino will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Misawa up against the cage.
Misawa slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morino's elbow.
Come on Misawa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Morino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morino misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Misawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Misawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morino blocking some punches.
Morino misses with a body punch.
Misawa is working Morino over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa takes a shot to the head.
Misawa lands an elbow that stopped Morino in his tracks for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Misawa as Morino tries to tie him up.
Misawa lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misawa.
Morino is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Morino is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morino trying to control the position but instead, Misawa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morino into the cage.
Morino wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morino's elbow.
Misawa throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa misses with the head strike.
Misawa lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Morino breaks from the clinch.
Misawa scores with a jab to the body.
Misawa throws a body punch but Morino moves out of range.
Morino avoids the body shot from Misawa. #T4#
Morino tries to clinch but Misawa is having none of it.
Morino tries to clinch up but Misawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Morino doesn't manage to clinch there - Misawa circles away.
Misawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morino is looking to clinch.
Misawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morino.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morino wants to clinch.
Morino avoids the body shot from Misawa.
Misawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Morino connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Misawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morino doesn't manage to clinch there - Misawa circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Morino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morino moves in looking to clinch but Misawa pushes him off.
Morino is looking to clinch but Misawa is avoiding it.
Morino catches Misawa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Morino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Misawa.
Morino lands a nice uppercut.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morino or not.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Morino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morino's defenses.
Morino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Misawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Misawa - that landed with a thud.
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!#BC#
Morino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Morino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morino throws a jab but it's blocked by Misawa.
Morino lands with a nice combination. Misawa backs away looking to recover.
Misawa lands a nice hook to Morino's body. Morino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Misawa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morino rather than just go for the knockout.
Morino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Misawa 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.
Misawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morino was well out of range. Poor timing from Misawa.
Misawa misses with a body shot.
Misawa takes a swing at Morino's ribcage but misses.
Misawa swings for the body but Morino moves out of range.
Morino tries to clinch but Misawa moves out of range.
Misawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Morino scores with a nice head shot.
Morino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morino misses with an uppercut. Misawa saw that one coming.
Morino throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab, jab by Morino - just one landing.
Misawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morino was well out of range. Poor timing from Misawa.
Morino doesn't manage to clinch there - Misawa circles away.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch but Misawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morino moves away.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch but Misawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Misawa wants to counter with a clinch but Morino pushes him away.
Morino loads up on a big right hand but Misawa slips the punch.
Morino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Morino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Misawa has time to react.
Bobby Morino is winning the standup battle so far.
Morino tries to clinch but Misawa moves out of range.
Morino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Morino cracks Misawa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Misawa walks into a straight right hand from Morino.
Morino tries to clinch up but Misawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Misawa throws out a counter right but Morino avoids it with no problem.
Misawa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morino lands a head shot.
Morino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Misawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Misawa swings for the body but Morino moves out of range.
Jab from Morino.
Misawa throws out a powerful jab.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morino moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morino.
Morino doesn't manage to clinch there - Misawa circles away.
Morino avoids the body shot from Misawa. #T4#
Misawa throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morino is looking to clinch.
Morino closes the distance but Misawa moves to the side
letting Misawa counter with a right hand.
Morino fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Misawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morino, pushing him back against the cage.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Morino 's eye.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa digs a right hand into Morino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morino's gas tank.
Misawa lands with a right to the head.
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Misawa taking a breather.
Misawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Misawa.
Morino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Misawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mitsu Misawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Morino's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Morino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
Misawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Misawa misses.
Morino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morino tries to clinch up but Misawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Misawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Morino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Morino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Misawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morinos head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa tries a body shot but Morino blocks it.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Morino avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Morino trying to stall but Misawa improves his position.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morino.
A head punch on the inside from Morino fails to land.
Morino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Morino blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Morino shrugs off.
Misawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Misawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morino's efforts to push away.
Misawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Morino avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa presses Morino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Misawa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morino throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morino lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morino.
Morino has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Misawa is trying to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Misawa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Morino misses with some punches.
Morino looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Morino holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Morino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morino tries to clinch but Misawa moves out of range.
Morino connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Misawa. Morino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misawa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Misawa misses the shot to the body.
Morino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morino looks to clinch
and Misawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morino doesn't manage to clinch there - Misawa circles away.
Mitsu Misawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Misawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morino lands a head shot.
Morino throws a jab but it's blocked by Misawa.
Misawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morino.
Misawa connects with a body shot.
Misawa connects with a body shot.
Morino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misawa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Misawa takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Morino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Misawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Misawa.
Morino wants to clinch up but Misawa keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misawa scores with a body shot. #CL#
Morino instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Misawa.
Misawa just leaning against Morino, taking a breather. #BC#
Morino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morino tries to clinch but Misawa moves out of range.
Misawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bobby Morino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morino tries to clinch up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa!

Event: LAF 2
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piercer scores with a jab. Misawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Piercer.
A clash of legs there as Misawa blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Misawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Misawa tries a body shot but Piercer blocks it.
Piercer blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Misawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Misawa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Piercer trying to stall but Misawa improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misawa.
Piercer misses with a body punch. #T1#
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Misawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Piercer letting Misawa take a breather here.#BC#
Piercer manages to break the clinch.
Misawa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Misawa avoids the head kick by Piercer.
Misawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Piercer.
A swing and a miss from Piercer.#CL2#
Misawa darts in and clinches Piercer up against the cage.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Misawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Piercer backwards.
Misawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Misawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Misawa told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piercer misses with some punches.
Piercer takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa. #T2#
Piercer misses with a punch to the body.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa lands an elbow just above Piercer 's eye.
Misawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Piercer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Misawa or not.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Piercer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Piercer can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
Misawa misses with some punches.
Misawa trying to control the position but instead, Piercer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misawa into the cage.
Piercer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Misawa.
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Piercer shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like John Piercer has been cut.
Piercer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Misawa.
Piercer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Nice body punch from Misawa - that landed with a thud.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misawa pushes Piercer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piercer.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Piercer controls the action.
Misawa tries a body shot but Piercer blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Piercer's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Misawa.
Piercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piercer.
Misawa tries to stall but Piercer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Misawa lands a shot to the body.
Misawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Piercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Misawa tries a body shot but Piercer blocks it. #T4#
Misawa presses Piercer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Misawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Piercer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
Piercer blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa effectively controlling the action here.
Misawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Piercer avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Piercer gets through Misawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Piercer breaks from the clinch.
Piercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Misawa.
Piercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Misawa.
Misawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Piercer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Piercer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Misawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Piercer.
Piercer throws a quick counter head kick but Misawa was just out of range.
Misawa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piercer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Misawa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Misawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piercer.
Piercer misses with a series of wild punches.
Piercer lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piercer misses with a straight left.
Misawa avoids a kick to the body.
Piercer sets himself, and Misawa steps forward looking for the clinch! Piercer avoids it this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Misawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John Piercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Misawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A big right from Piercer misses.
Piercer tries to land a leg kick but Misawa saw it coming and moves away.
Misawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Misawa clinches.
Piercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Misawa.
A head punch on the inside from Piercer fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piercer's elbow.
Misawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piercer scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Piercer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Piercer avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow.
Piercer takes an elbow to the temple.
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piercer backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Piercer takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piercer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Misawa slowing the pace effectively.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Piercer.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Misawa.
Piercer throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
Piercer avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Good body shot from Misawa.
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Piercer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Misawa 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.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
Piercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Misawa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa. #BC#
Piercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misawa avoids the body shot from Piercer.
Misawa wants to counter the offense by Piercer and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Piercer throws a jab but it's blocked by Misawa. #CL2#
Misawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Misawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Piercer takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#John Piercer's cut is getting worse.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Piercer blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer.
Piercer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Misawa has a couple of punches blocked by Piercer. #T4#
Piercer blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa has Piercer pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Misawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misawa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
Piercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Misawa lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Piercer breaks the clinch.
Misawa scores with a hook.
Piercer misses with a wild body shot.
Misawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Misawa wants to counter with a clinch but Piercer pushes him away.
John Piercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Misawa has Piercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Piercer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Piercer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Piercer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Misawa's sensitive parts.
Piercer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Piercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Piercer.
Piercer sets himself, and Misawa steps forward looking for the clinch! Piercer avoids it this time.
Misawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piercer moves away.
Piercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Piercer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Misawa manages to avoid it.
Misawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Piercer.
Misawa slips a jab from Piercer.
Misawa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa misses with a body shot.
Misawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Piercer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Piercer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Misawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Piercer delivers a nice body kick.
Piercer looks to land a left hand but Misawa moved out of range nicely.
Misawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Misawa drives through and clinches with Piercer against the cage.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piercer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piercer is leaning against Misawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Misawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Piercer is working Misawa over against the cage.
Piercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Piercer lands a body punch.
Piercer misses with a punch on the inside.
Piercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Piercer lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piercer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John Piercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Piercer tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Piercer looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Misawa.
Piercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Piercer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Misawa.
Piercer lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Piercer fails to land.
A short right from Misawa.
Piercer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misawa backwards.
Piercer takes an elbow to the temple.
Piercer throws a head punch that misses.
Misawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piercer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Misawa stalling in the clinch.
Misawa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Piercer.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Piercer can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
Mitsu Misawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Piercer has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Piercer. #BC#
Piercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Misawa misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Misawa pushes Piercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Piercer can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
Piercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands. #T4#
Piercer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Misawa prevents a body shot from Piercer.
Misawa prevents a body shot from Piercer.
Piercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piercer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Piercer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
Piercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Misawa.
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!
Piercer wants to break free but Misawa has control.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Piercer struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsu Misawa!

Event: LEGACY OF AMSTERDAM FC 1
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Udrich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Misawa throws a body shot but no joy.
Udrich throws the left hand but Misawa avoids the punch easily.
Udrich throws a body punch but Misawa moves out of range.
Udrich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tim Udrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Udrich throws an overhand right that lands on Misawa's shoulder, as Misawa tries to avoid the shot.
Misawa connects with a body shot.
Udrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Misawa.
Udrich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Udrich throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udrich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Misawa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Misawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Udrich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Misawa works the jab nicely.#T1#
Udrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Udrich misses the target.
No joy there for Udrich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Misawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Udrich throws a jab but it's blocked by Misawa.
Udrich falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Misawa counters by moving into the clinch.
Misawa lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Udrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misawa blocking some punches.
Udrich takes an elbow to the temple.
Misawa managing to block the knees to the body from Udrich.
Misawa pushes Udrich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Misawa. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Misawa as the two fighters clinch.
Udrich takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Tim Udrich has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udrich throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Udrich up against the cage.
Misawa cracks Udrich with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Misawa.
Misawa avoids the elbow strike from Udrich, against the cage.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa lands an uppercut.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Udrich.
Misawa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Misawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Udrich.
Udrich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Udrich backwards. #T3#
Udrich lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Udrich.
Udrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Udrich fails to land.
Misawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Misawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Udrich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Udrich scores with a shoulder strike.
Udrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Udrich throws a punch but it's blocked by Misawa.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa avoiding damage as Udrich throws knees to the body.
Udrich has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Udrich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Misawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Misawa lands an elbow just above Udrich 's eye. #CUT2#Tim Udrich's cut is getting worse.
Udrich missing with knees to the body.
Udrich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Misawa.
Udrich tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Misawa avoiding damage as Udrich throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Udrich.
Udrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Udrich missing with knees to the body.
Misawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Udrich tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misawa lands a body shot.
Udrich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Udrich tries to work over Misawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsu Misawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Udrich's cut.
That's time! Udrich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good shot there by Udrich.
Udrich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Misawa on the side of the head.
Udrich throws a big shot that misses.
Udrich misses the jab.
Misawa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Udrich misses with a series of wild punches.
Misawa wants to counter the offense by Udrich and move into the clinch position.
Udrich misses with a wild body shot.
Misawa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Misawa misses with a body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Misawa 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.
Misawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udrich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa scores with a body shot.
Udrich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Misawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Misawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Misawa lands an elbow inside that Udrich shrugs off.
Misawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Udrich misses with some punches.
Udrich has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Misawa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Udrich is looking to control Misawa's arms but Misawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Udrich has his back to the cage.
Udrich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misawa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Udrich backwards.
Udrich tries to land knees in the clinch but Misawa avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Udrich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Udrich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
Udrich misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Udrich fails to land.
Udrich letting Misawa take a breather here.
Misawa is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Misawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Misawa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Udrich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Udrich seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Misawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Udrich backwards.
Misawa tries to work over Udrich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Misawa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misawa.
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Udrich backwards.
Udrich dodges an elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#Tim Udrich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Udrich's defenses. #CUT2#Jeez, Tim Udrich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Misawa lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Misawa lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitsu Misawa!

Event: GDL 141: San VS Moen
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Garrison lands a jab to Misawa's midsection.
Garrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Misawa rushes Garrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Garrison presses Misawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garrison blocks the elbow strike.
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Garrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garrison tries to throw a body punch but Misawa avoids it by throwing Garrison back against the cage.
Garrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrison leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Garrison.
Misawa tries a body shot but Garrison blocks it.
Misawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garrison up against the cage.
Garrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Garrison.
Misawa trying to control the position but instead, Garrison has worked for underhooks and has pushed Misawa into the cage.
Misawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Garrison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Misawa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Misawa can turn it around.
Garrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misawa's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Garrison as the two fighters clinch.
Misawa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garrison's defenses.
Garrison has a couple of punches blocked by Misawa.
Garrison lands with a right to the head.
Garrison lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Misawa.
Garrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Misawa controls his hands.
Garrison blocks a body shot from Misawa.
Garrison lands with a left to the head.
Garrison takes an elbow to the temple.
Garrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrison avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage. #T2#
Misawa misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Garrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misawa misses with a body punch.
Garrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garrison lands a shoulder strike.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Garrison blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrison.
Garrison works on Misawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Garrison cracks Misawa with a nice body shot.
Garrison is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Garrison.
Garrison lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garrison.
Misawa looks winded!
Misawa misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garrison.
Garrison works on Misawa's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Garrison. #ROC#Misawa is rocked!#T3#
Garrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrison finish him?
Garrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Misawa blocks an uppercut.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Misawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Misawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Garrison lands with a light punch inside.
Garrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garrison dips a shoulder and cracks Misawa with a mighty uppercut! Misawa falls back against the cage and Garrison unloads with a barrage of strikes! Misawa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Garrison screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Garrison!

Event: GDL 138:Adlehyde VS Fortuna
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Misawa tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Misawa drives through and clinches with Daddy against the cage.
Nice body punch from Misawa - that landed with a thud.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misawa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misawa effectively controlling the action here.
Daddy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Misawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Misawa lands a nice elbow.
Misawa lands a damaging elbow. #TD#
Daddy lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Daddy has gone for a leg lock! Misawa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Daddy's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Daddy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Misawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Daddy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Misawa escapes and throws Daddy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Daddy is trying to control Misawa's posture but Misawa avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Misawa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Daddy's legs.
Misawa slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy wants to control but Misawa postures up.
Daddy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Misawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daddy 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daddy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Misawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Misawa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Daddy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Misawa is looking to defend but Daddy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Misawa! Daddy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Misawa taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Big Daddy!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Daddy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 131: Raczynski VS Camble
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Misawa tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Misawa blocks a jab.
Misawa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Misawa closes the distance and clinches.
Misawa lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Blade Wolf has been cut.
I was talking to Misawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wolf pushes off an throws an elbow but Misawa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Misawa controls the action.
Misawa slowing the pace effectively.
Wolf tries to stall but Misawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Misawa is pressed up against the cage. Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Misawa down to the mat. Misawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Misawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitsu Misawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misawa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolf under the eye.
Misawa tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
A jab from Wolf finds it's way through Misawa's defenses.
Misawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Misawa tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Misawa moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Misawa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolf.
Misawa misses the shot to the body.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Misawa avoids the head kick by Wolf. #CL#
Misawa rushes Wolf and presses him up against the cage.
Wolf tries a body shot but Misawa blocks it.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misawa lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Wolf. #BC2#
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf throws a head kick but Misawa moves out of range. #CL#
Misawa closes the distance and clinches.
Wolf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Misawa stalling.
Misawa stalling against the cage.
Misawa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nice body punch from Misawa - that landed with a thud. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Misawa tries a body shot but Wolf blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wolf throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa blocks a body shot from Wolf.
Misawa managing to block the knees to the body from Wolf. #BC2#
Wolf breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Misawa has closed the distance and engaged Wolf in a clinch.
Wolf dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Misawa tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Misawa back against the cage.
Misawa can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Misawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Misawa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wolf tries a knee to the head but Misawa blocks it.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misawa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Misawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Misawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Misawa is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misawa. #ROC#Wolf is rocked!
Wolf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Misawa finish him?
Wolf takes an elbow to the temple.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Misawa pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Wolf! Misawa unloads with more strikes and Wolf sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsu Misawa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jankovic.
Jankovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jankovic counters with a straight right hand.
Misawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jankovic throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jankovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Jankovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Misawa.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Jankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jankovic blocks the elbow strike.
Jankovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Misawa throws an elbow that misses.
Jankovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jankovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Misawa pushes off an throws an elbow but Jankovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Misawa misses with an elbow over the top.
Jankovic blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Jankovic blocks an elbow strike from Misawa.
Jankovic is leaning against Misawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Jankovic avoids the elbow strike from Misawa, against the cage.
Jankovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Misawa throws an elbow but misses.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Misawa or not.
Misawa looks winded!
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Jankovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jankovic pushes Misawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Misawa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jankovic's brow.
Jankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jankovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misawas head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankovic digs a right hand into Misawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Misawa's gas tank.
A short right from Jankovic on the inside.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Jankovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jankovic. #ROC#Misawa is rocked!
A short left from Jankovic.
Misawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Jankovic finish him?
Jankovic is working Misawa over against the cage.
Jankovic creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Misawa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Misawa drops to his knees and Jankovic pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Jankovic!
After winning the bout, Marko Jankovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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