Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose 138
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Atkiray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chizutere swinging wildly here.
It looked like Atkiray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atkiray ducks under a wild hook from Chizutere.
Chizutere lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkiray circles away quickly and effectively.
Atkiray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chizutere swinging wildly here.
Adlartok Chizutere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chizutere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chizutere throws an off balance right hand
and Atkiray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Adlartok Chizutere has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chizutere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atkirays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chizutere looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkiray is just out of range.
Atkiray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Atkiray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chizutere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Atkiray.#T1#
Chizutere throws a hook to the side of Atkiray's head but Atkiray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atkiray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Atkiray.
Chizutere throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkiray.
Atkiray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chizutere has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chizutere defending well as Atkiray loads up on a big left hand.
Atkiray slips a jab from Chizutere.
Atkiray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chizutere looks to land a combination. Atkiray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chizutere misses with a hook #TD#
and Atkiray counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Atkiray throwing strikes but missing.
Atkiray with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Chizutere wants to improve his position but instead Atkiray has moved into half guard.
Atkiray 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.
Atkiray 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.
Chizutere is trying to control but can't.
Chizutere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Atkiray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chizutere wants to stand up but Atkiray is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chizutere keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Atkiray throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Atkiray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Atkiray is in close to Chizutere's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkiray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chizutere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chizutere seems keen to control Atkiray's posture.
Chizutere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chizutere lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chizutere listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chizutere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Chizutere misses with a hook. Atkiray ducked under it nicely.
Chizutere loads up on a big right hand but Atkiray slips the punch.
Chizutere slips a straight right by Atkiray.
Atkiray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chizutere.
Atkiray throwing a counter right hand but Chizutere manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Chizutere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chizutere.
Nice shot by Chizutere.
Chizutere uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atkiray has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkiray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chizutere, as that shot connected.
Chizutere is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Atkiray had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chizutere throws a series of punches but Atkiray avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Atkiray.
Chizutere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adlartok Chizutere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adlartok Chizutere's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Atkiray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chizutere catches Atkiray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chizutere cracks Atkiray with an open hand slap.
Atkiray misses with a hook
and Chizutere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atkiray slips a straight right by Chizutere.
It looked like Atkiray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chizutere lands a nice shot that snaps Atkiray's head back.
Atkiray swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chizutere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkiray misses with a hook
and Chizutere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atkiray looks to score with a jab to the body but Chizutere is just out of range.
Donk. Chizutere catches Atkiray right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkiray looks to throw the jab but Chizutere is out of range.
Chizutere appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chizutere misses the target.
Atkiray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Chizutere misses with an uppercut
and Atkiray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Chizutere finds it's target.
Atkiray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atkiray moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Chizutere jabs at Atkiray's body.
Atkiray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chizutere.
Chizutere throws a hook but Atkiray blocks it.
Atkiray went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atkiray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chizutere avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkiray walks into a straight right hand from Chizutere.#T2#
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chizutere but Chizutere pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chizutere sizes up Atkiray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atkiray throws an off balance right hand
and Chizutere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chizutere throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chizutere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atkiray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chizutere misses with a combination
and Atkiray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chizutere throws a right hand that misses
letting Atkiray counter with a right hand.
Adlartok Chizutere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Chizutere cracks Atkiray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chizutere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chizutere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atkiray throwing a counter right hand but Chizutere manages to avoid it.
Chizutere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chizutere slips a jab from Atkiray.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chizutere, as that shot connected.
Chizutere tests Atkiray's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atkiray fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chizutere throws a jab when Atkiray was well out of range.
Atkiray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chizutere throws a combination. Atkiray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Atkiray looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chizutere throws a lazy right hand but Atkiray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chizutere jabs Atkiray right on the nose. Atkiray blinks but takes it well.
Chizutere lands a really nice looking cross but Atkiray seems unphased.
Chizutere throws a right hand that misses
and Atkiray counters with a nice body shot.
Chizutere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chizutere misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Chizutere throws a right hand that misses
and Chizutere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Atkiray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkiray misses with a wild body shot.
Atkiray moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Atkiray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adlartok Chizutere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adlartok Chizutere's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Atkiray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atkiray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chizutere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chizutere keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atkiray.
Chizutere loads up on a big right hand but Atkiray slips the punch.
Atkiray moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Atkiray slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Chizutere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atkiray feinted with a counter takedown.
Adlartok Chizutere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Atkiray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chizutere.
Chizutere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Atkiray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chizutere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chizutere fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Chizutere throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atkiray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Atkiray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Chizutere.
Chizutere lands a head shot.
Chizutere throws an off balance right hand
and Atkiray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chizutere misses with a looping left.
Atkiray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chizutere has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chizutere lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkiray connects with a body shot.
Chizutere misses the jab.
Chizutere throws out a loose jab but Atkiray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkiray is looking to counter punch.
Atkiray slips a straight right by Chizutere.
Chizutere throws a series of punches but Atkiray avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Atkiray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Chizutere coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chizutere missing with a left hand there. Atkiray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atkiray with a nice cross.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut.
Chizutere scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Atkiray misses its intended target.
A jab from Chizutere misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.
Atkiray throws a right hand that misses
and Chizutere counters with a straight right hand.
Chizutere fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkiray manages to avoid it.
Chizutere throws a sloppy body shot
and Atkiray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Chizutere looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkiray is just out of range.
Chizutere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chizutere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chizutere throws out a powerful jab.
Temujin Atkiray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chizutere misses with a double jab
and Atkiray counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkiray drops his hands momentarily and Chizutere takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chizutere throws a shot from downtown. Atkiray moves away and avoids it.
Chizutere looks to land a left hand but Atkiray moved out of range nicely.
Chizutere connects with a right hand. Atkiray shakes it off.
Atkiray slips a jab and a cross from Chizutere. #T4#
Atkiray throws a hook to the side of Chizutere's head but Chizutere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Chizutere misses.
Chizutere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Atkiray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut.
Atkiray throws out a loose jab but Chizutere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chizutere scores with a hook.
Atkiray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Atkiray moves away from the strike by Chizutere.
Atkiray looks to throw the jab but Chizutere is out of range.
Adlartok Chizutere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chizutere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atkiray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adlartok Chizutere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chizutere 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bellicose 119
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Driesen throws a low kick but Atkiray avoids it.
Driesen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Atkiray to counter with a crisp jab.
Atkiray throws a big shot that misses.
Driesen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atkiray throws out the jab.
Driesen looks to land a right hand but Atkiray moved out of range.
Atkiray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atkiray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen works the jab nicely.
Atkiray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Driesen.
It looked like Atkiray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Atkiray lands a nice hook to Driesen's body. Driesen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Atkiray throws a jab but it's blocked by Driesen.
Driesen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driesen misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Atkiray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atkiray looks to land a right hand but Driesen moved out of range.#TD2#
Driesen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Atkiray manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Driesen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Atkiray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Atkiray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Atkiray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkiray is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Atkiray sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Driesen is trying to control. Atkiray wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Driesen in particular looking to stall.
Driesen is looking to take a break and control but Atkiray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkiray moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Atkiray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Driesen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Atkiray wants to sweep but no luck.
Driesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkiray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkiray looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Driesen postures up in Atkiray's guard and throws a big left but Atkiray blocks it.
Atkiray pulls Driesen in close to prevent any damage.
Driesen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Atkiray's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Van Driesen dominated that round.
That's time! Atkiray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Driesen throws a body shot but no joy.
Atkiray checks a low kick from Driesen.
Atkiray scores with a jab to the head.
Van Driesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Driesen forces Atkiray back against the cage and clinches.
Atkiray is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Driesen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Driesen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atkiray prevents it.
Driesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driesen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen lands a nice uppercut.
Atkiray swings wildly with an uppercut but Driesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driesen. #T1##BC#
Atkiray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driesen tries for a takedown but Atkiray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atkiray misses with an uppercut
and Driesen counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Driesen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Driesen avoids the body shot from Atkiray.
Driesen throws a hook but Atkiray blocks it.
Atkiray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Driesen.
Driesen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkiray tries to counter with a takedown but Driesen is quick to defend against it.
Temujin Atkiray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Van Driesen.#T2#
Driesen throws a big shot that misses.
Driesen tries to clinch but Atkiray is having none of it.
Driesen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atkiray stuffs the takedown.
Atkiray changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Atkiray.
Atkiray scores with a jab.
Atkiray scores with a nice head shot.
Atkiray blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Driesen. Atkiray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Driesen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atkiray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Driesen moves into the clinch.
Atkiray stalling in the clinch but Driesen improves position. #BC2#
Driesen breaks from the clinch.
Driesen doesn't manage to clinch there - Atkiray circles away.
Atkiray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Driesen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atkiray.
The crowd cheers as Driesen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkiray doesn't seem phased though.
Atkiray misses with a straight left.
Driesen works the jab nicely.#T4#
Driesen catches Atkiray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Driesen staying out of range there.
Atkiray works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Driesen moves in looking to clinch but Atkiray pushes him off.#CL2#
Driesen clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driesen swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkiray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkiray has Driesen pressed against the cage.
Atkiray stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Van Driesen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Atkiray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Driesen misses with a hook
and Atkiray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temujin Atkiray is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkiray punishes Driesen's body with a nice straight punch.
Driesen misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.
Driesen ducks under a wild hook from Atkiray.
A big left from Atkiray misses.
Atkiray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Driesen wants to counter with a clinch but Atkiray pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkiray misses the target.
Atkiray stuffs the takedown.#T1##CL2#
Driesen clinches.
Driesen blocking some punches.
Atkiray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driesen stalling against the cage.
Atkiray tries to score a body lock takedown but Driesen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Atkiray has Driesen pushed against the cage.
Atkiray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Driesen to work.
Driesen stalling the fight.
Atkiray is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Atkiray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Driesen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Atkiray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Driesen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atkiray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atkiray swings wildly with an uppercut but Driesen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atkiray holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkiray scores with a shoulder strike.
Driesen blocks an uppercut.
Atkiray is struggling to control the position.#T3##BC2#
Driesen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driesen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atkiray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Temujin Atkiray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driesen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Driesen misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Atkiray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atkiray throwing strikes but missing.
Atkiray looking to sit in guard and control but Driesen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Driesen stopping the sweep attempt from Atkiray.#T4#
Driesen advances to half guard.
Driesen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Driesen is keen to just control but Atkiray is a slippery customer.
Driesen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkiray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Driesen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atkiray swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

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 Temujin Atkiray.
I think Driesen 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Driesen!
A relieved looking Van Driesen 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: Bellicose 108
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Atkiray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valverde counters with a good low kick that Atkiray was not able to check.
Valverde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valverde throws a sloppy body shot
and Atkiray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Atkiray there.
Atkiray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Atkiray misses with a takedown attempt - Valverde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Atkiray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valverde feints and then cracks Atkiray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atkiray down.
A swing and a miss from Atkiray.
Atkiray takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Atkiray misses its target.#TD#
Atkiray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valverde's half guard.
Valverde pushes Atkiray off looking to stand but Atkiray dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Valverde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkiray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkiray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Atkiray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valverde does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valverde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkiray.
Atkiray 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.
Valverde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkiray.
Atkiray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkiray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valverde pushes Atkiray off looking to stand but Atkiray dives back in and keeps control.
Atkiray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atkiray throws a strike but Valverde avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkiray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Atkiray looking to sit in guard and control but Valverde gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Atkiray controls Valverde momentarily but Valverde frees himself.
Valverde preventing the sweep.
Atkiray keeping full guard, as Valverde tries to pass.
Valverde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valverde has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Atkiray is proving hard to escape from.
Atkiray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valverde engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Valverde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Valverde stands up from Atkiray's guard - Valverde perhaps looking for a knockout.
Valverde misses the body punch
and Atkiray counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Atkiray's head but Atkiray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atkiray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atkiray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Atkiray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valverde.
Atkiray sizes up Valverde with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Valverde takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Atkiray moved out of range.
Atkiray throwing a counter right hand but Valverde manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde throws a hook but Atkiray blocks it.
A combination from Atkiray does no damage.
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atkiray doesn't seem phased though.
Valverde keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valverde connects with a nice looking jab.
Atkiray misses with an uppercut.
Atkiray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde connects with a leg kick.
Atkiray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Atkiray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atkiray slips under a jab.
Atkiray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Valverde blocks a jab.
Valverde throws a low kick but Atkiray moves out of range easily.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Atkiray counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valverde connects with a crisp jab.
Valverde lands a nice looking body shot.
Valverde throws a shot from downtown. Atkiray moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valverde.
Atkiray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde connects with the punch.
Atkiray on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Atkiray is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkiray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valverde counters with a leg kick.
Valverde throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atkiray throws a lazy uppercut
and Atkiray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Atkiray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Valverde swings for the body but Atkiray moves out of range.
Atkiray seems to have got his legs back now.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valverde dips to his left and cracks Atkiray with an uppercut!
Atkiray throws an off balance right hand
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Atkiray throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde flicks out a counter leg kick but Atkiray steps away.
Valverde keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Atkiray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde pushes Atkiray away with a front kick.
Valverde steps in with a hook that catches Atkiray right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Valverde follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Atkiray looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
Bethania Valverde thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bellicose 95
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Atkiray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pisswater misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pisswater tries to sprawl but Atkiray drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Atkiray wants to take a breather but Pisswater is having none of it.
Pisswater wants to control but Atkiray is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Atkiray has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pisswater regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Atkiray.
Atkiray prevents Pisswater from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray throws a big right hand that misses.
Atkiray controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pisswater is on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Pisswater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pisswater content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pisswater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pisswater looking to sit in guard and control but Atkiray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Atkiray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pisswater wants to sweep here but Atkiray controlling him for the moment.
Pisswater is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkiray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Hare of the Dog Gym inform us that Pisswater has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pisswater is trying to keep Atkiray in close.
Atkiray cracks Pisswater with a solid left hand.#T2#
Atkiray looking to sit in guard and control but Pisswater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pisswater 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.
Atkiray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pisswater manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Atkiray looking to sit in guard and control but Pisswater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Atkiray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pisswater.
Pisswater scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atkiray looking to control.
Atkiray is adopting a defensive guard.
Pisswater with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB2#
Pisswater is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Atkiray is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Atkiray has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Atkiray throws a big right hand that misses.
Pisswater looking for a sweep. Not yet Pisswater, not yet.
Atkiray is stalling in the full guard.
Atkiray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Pisswater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atkiray throwing strikes from guard but Pisswater blocks nicely.
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Pisswater managing to control the position.
Pisswater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atkiray manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Atkiray is trying to control the position but Pisswater postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkiray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pisswater manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Atkiray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Natalia Pisswater will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pisswater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atkiray throws out the jab.
Pisswater is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkiray.
Atkiray throws a right hand that misses
and Pisswater counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkiray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Atkiray drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pisswater is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atkiray is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater looking to control.
Pisswater 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.
Pisswater trying to keep a closed guard but Atkiray is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Pisswater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pisswater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Atkiray manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Atkiray is controlling Pisswater's posture.
Pisswater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atkiray wants to sweep here but Pisswater controlling him for the moment.
Atkiray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pisswater.
Atkiray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Atkiray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Atkiray postures up.
Atkiray controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pisswater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Atkiray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atkiray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Atkiray stopping the sweep attempt from Pisswater.#SUB2#
Pisswater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pisswater is looking to stand up but Atkiray isn't so interested in that idea.
Atkiray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Atkiray trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom.
Pisswater has his hands on Atkiray's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Temujin Atkiray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pisswater wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkiray slips under a jab.
Atkiray connects with the punch.
Pisswater misses the shot to the body.
Pisswater stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pisswater wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Pisswater misses.
Atkiray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pisswater blocks a jab.#T4#
Pisswater throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Atkiray to counter with a crisp jab.
Pisswater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pisswater blocks a jab.
Pisswater doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Atkiray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pisswater lands a nice shot to the body.
Pisswater is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atkiray rather than just go for the knockout.
Pisswater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Atkiray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pisswater doesn't seem phased though.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkiray throws a hook but Pisswater blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Pisswater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pisswater with a nice cross.
Pisswater takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Atkiray dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pisswater wants to clinch.
Atkiray half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atkiray tries for a takedown but Pisswater circles away easily
and Pisswater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Pisswater finds it's target.
Atkiray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pisswater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pisswater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atkiray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray throws a lazy uppercut
and Pisswater counters with a left to the body.
Pisswater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkiray.
Pisswater misses with a hook
and Atkiray counters with a straight right hand.
Atkiray throws an overhand right that lands on Pisswater's shoulder, as Pisswater tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Pisswater misses.#T1#
Atkiray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pisswater.
Atkiray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Atkiray throws a looping overhand right but Pisswater ducks down to avoid it.
Pisswater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pisswater sizes up Atkiray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pisswater drops his hands momentarily and Atkiray takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Pisswater gets caught napping as Atkiray dives in and scores a takedown. Pisswater manages to retain guard.
Pisswater is controlling Atkiray's posture.
Pisswater controls Atkiray momentarily but Atkiray frees himself. #T2#
Pisswater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pisswater controls Atkiray momentarily but Atkiray frees himself.
Pisswater looking for a sweep. Not yet Pisswater, not yet.
Atkiray trying to control but Pisswater is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Atkiray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkiray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pisswater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atkiray has his takedown stuffed
and Pisswater counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Pisswater misses with a body shot
and Atkiray counters with a left to the body.
Pisswater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pisswater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkiray.
Pisswater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkiray.
Atkiray misses with a right hand
and Pisswater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pisswater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Atkiray is rocked!
Pisswater's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atkiray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pisswater scrambles back to his feet.
Atkiray avoids the body shot from Pisswater.
Atkiray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pisswater sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pisswater throws a hook to the side of Atkiray's head but Atkiray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4##TD#
Pisswater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Atkiray to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pisswater is looking to stand back up but Atkiray counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pisswater.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
Pisswater is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atkiray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Atkiray is thwarting Pisswater's attempts to control the position.
Atkiray is nestled in close to Pisswater, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pisswater tries to get to full guard but Atkiray has control of the leg.
Atkiray lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Natalia Pisswater.
I think Pisswater 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Natalia Pisswater!

Event: Bellicose 85
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Pendragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkiray missing with a left hand there. Pendragon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atkiray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Atkiray looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Atkiray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atkiray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pendragon's head backwards.
Temujin Atkiray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Atkiray ducks down to avoid it.
Atkiray throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Pendragon moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Atkiray's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Pendragon.
Pendragon pushes Atkiray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkiray pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pendragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkiray is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Atkiray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Atkiray trying to control from half guard but Pendragon is working away.
Atkiray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Atkiray is trying to control the action in half guard but Pendragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pendragon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Atkiray.
Pendragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atkiray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atkiray throws a big right hand that misses.
Atkiray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Atkiray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Atkiray connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkiray throws an elbow that misses. Pendragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atkiray's guard. Nice move by Pendragon!#REVB#
Atkiray 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.
Pendragon wants to stand and escape but instead Atkiray has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Atkiray is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.#T3#
Atkiray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atkiray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkiray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkiray postures up in Pendragon's guard and throws a big left but Pendragon blocks it.
Atkiray throws a big elbow that misses.
Atkiray passes Pendragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pendragon taking some punishment here, with Atkiray in his half guard.
Pendragon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Atkiray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkiray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atkiray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pendragon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkiray.
Pendragon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Atkiray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Atkiray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Atkiray there.
Atkiray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atkiray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pendragon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Atkiray not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pendragon is trying to stand back up but Atkiray is controlling him
Pendragon has hold of Atkiray's hands but Atkiray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pendragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pendragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atkiray throwing strikes from guard but Pendragon blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Atkiray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pendragon as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkiray misses the target.
Pendragon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Atkiray misses with a lunging right hand
and Pendragon counters with a straight right hand.
Atkiray looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Atkiray finds it's target.#TD#
Atkiray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Pendragon has one foot on Atkiray's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atkiray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atkiray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pendragon scores with the left hand. Atkiray knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkiray misses the target. #TD#
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Temujin Atkiray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Atkiray with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkiray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkiray looking to pass the guard.
Pendragon has momentary wrist control but Atkiray slips an elbow through the middle.
Pendragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Atkiray throwing strikes but missing.
Pendragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Atkiray is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.
Atkiray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atkiray wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Pendragon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atkiray throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pendragon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atkiray scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pendragon is on top in guard. #REVB#
Atkiray has control of Pendragon's left arm, preventing Pendragon from doing any damage. #SU2#
Pendragon gets to his feet - Atkiray follows without any prompting.
Temujin Atkiray is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Atkiray misses with a body punch
and Pendragon counters with a left and a right that stings Atkiray.
Atkiray throws a right hand that misses
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atkiray throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Atkiray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atkiray throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
Atkiray swings widly with a right hand
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atkiray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atkiray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkiray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atkiray shoots in looking for a takedown. Pendragon tries to sprawl out of it but Atkiray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pendragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Pendragon tries to clinch but Atkiray moves out of range.
Atkiray ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pendragon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Pendragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pendragon lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Atkiray gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pendragon is adopting a defensive guard.
Atkiray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atkiray throws a strike but Pendragon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Atkiray wants to improve his position but instead Pendragon has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lewis Pendragon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Pendragon darts in and clinches Atkiray up against the cage.
Pendragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkiray's elbow.
Atkiray blocking some punches.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pendragon scores with a shoulder strike.
Atkiray misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkiray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon lands a left hand.
Pendragon lands a right hand.
Pendragon stalling the fight.
Atkiray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon misses with a body punch. #T1#
A short left from Atkiray.
Pendragon lands a body shot.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Atkiray.
Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Atkiray.
Pendragon pushes Atkiray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Atkiray is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pendragon can't fight it off and eventually Atkiray manages to take the fight to the floor. Pendragon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Atkiray throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pendragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Pendragon wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkiray throws an elbow that misses. Pendragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atkiray's guard. Nice move by Pendragon!#REVB#
Atkiray wants to sweep but no luck.
Pendragon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Atkiray is working an open guard so Pendragon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pendragon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkiray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atkiray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Atkiray fails with the takedown
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Atkiray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pendragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atkiray misses with a straight left.
Atkiray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Pendragon misses. #TD#
Atkiray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pendragon's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atkiray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkiray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pendragon defending well though.
Atkiray throws a strike but Pendragon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Atkiray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Atkiray throws a strike but Pendragon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Atkiray wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkiray keeping moving, preventing Pendragon from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Pendragon stands and steps away. Atkiray gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Atkiray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkiray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pendragon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pendragon is looking to stand up but Atkiray isn't so interested in that idea.
Atkiray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pendragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkiray is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Pendragon really dominated that round.
That's time! Atkiray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Pendragon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkiray throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.#TD#
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Atkiray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Atkiray looks up at the clock and then as Pendragon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Atkiray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Atkiray in side control lands a decent elbow.
Atkiray in side control, throwing shots but Pendragon defends.
Pendragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Atkiray misses with a head shot. Pendragon uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pendragon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Pendragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Atkiray trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
Pendragon 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.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkiray throws a big elbow that misses.
Atkiray is in close to Pendragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkiray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Pendragon has his feet on Atkiray's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atkiray counters with a nice uppercut.
Atkiray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Atkiray.
Atkiray staying out of range there.
Pendragon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Atkiray misses with a right hand
and Pendragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atkiray misses with a hook
and Pendragon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkiray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Pendragon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Atkiray with a body shot.
Atkiray with a poor takedown
and Pendragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Atkiray misses with an uppercut. Pendragon saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Atkiray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkiray with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkiray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Atkiray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atkiray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Atkiray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atkiray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Atkiray is rocked!#CL2#
Pendragon has closed the distance and engaged Atkiray in a clinch.
Oh Atkiray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left hand lands to the body for Pendragon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkiray.
Atkiray seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Atkiray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Pendragon.
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!
Pendragon throws an elbow that misses.
Atkiray is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pendragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Atkiray.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkiray.
Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Atkiray.
Pendragon gets through Atkiray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Pendragon dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Atkiray misses with a shot to the body
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atkiray throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Pendragon counters with a nice right hand that sends Atkiray toppling to the canvas! Atkiray scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pendragon finish him?!
Pendragon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkiray misses with a left hand
and Pendragon counters with a big left hand that crumples Atkiray! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lewis Pendragon!
Lewis Pendragon is the new featherweight champion!

Event: Ramano vs Carter
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Atkiray is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Girith.
Atkiray feints the counter takedown.
Girith cracks Atkiray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Girith with a nice cross.#TD2#
Atkiray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Girith!
Girith can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkiray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Girith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkiray working the ground and pound.
Atkiray is trying to ground and pound but Girith uses the momentary lack of control by Atkiray to regain half guard.
Girith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkiray. #T1#
Girith is not content to let Atkiray control the position.
Girith is looking for a sweep. Atkiray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkiray slips a nice elbow through Girith's hands, connecting with Girith's forehead.
Girith is refusing to be controlled, as Atkiray sits in half guard. #SUB#
Girith looking for submissions off his back.
Atkiray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Atkiray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Girith wants to get back to full guard.
Atkiray lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Girith! More strikes land and this one is all over! Atkiray jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Atkiray!
A relieved looking Temujin Atkiray 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: Bellicose - Daverio vs Atkiray
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Daverio throws a leg kick but Atkiray moved away.#CL#
Daverio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atkiray wants a takedown.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Atkiray 's eye.
Good body shot from Daverio.
Atkiray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daverio can't find room to land a body shot as Atkiray controls the action.
Daverio misses with a body punch.
Daverio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atkiray.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Atkiray 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.
Atkiray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Atkiray in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Atkiray shrugs off.
Daverio can't find room to land a body shot as Atkiray controls the action.
Daverio lands a nice elbow.
Daverio lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
Atkiray tries to pull guard but Daverio holds him up against the cage and eventually Atkiray drops back down to his feet.
Mateo Daverio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temujin Atkiray.#T1#
Atkiray tries for a takedown but Daverio manages to get underhooks.
Atkiray is trying to pull guard but Daverio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daverio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Atkiray tries to pull guard but Daverio won't allow it.
Atkiray takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Temujin Atkiray has been cut.
Daverio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkiray.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Daverio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkiray or not.
Atkiray tries to score a body lock takedown but Daverio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daverio lands a damaging elbow.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Atkiray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daverio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Atkiray looks winded!
Atkiray misses with a body shot.
Daverio throws a counter high kick but Atkiray was just alert enough to avoid it.
Atkiray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daverio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atkiray scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Atkiray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daverio was well out of range. Poor timing from Atkiray.#TD2#
Atkiray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daverio struggling a bit here.
Daverio tries to buck Atkiray off but Atkiray is having none of it.
Daverio struggling a bit here.
Atkiray tries to advance to mount but Daverio denies him.
Atkiray is looking to take a break and control but Daverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Daverio is trying to improve his position.
Atkiray laying and praying for a moment but Daverio takes advantage and regains half guard.
Atkiray prevents Daverio from standing back up.
Daverio trying to control but Atkiray postures up.
Daverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daverio has hold of Atkiray's hands but Atkiray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atkiray prevents Daverio from improving his position.
Daverio is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atkiray working over Daverio with some ground and pound. Daverio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daverio is looking to improve his position.
Daverio trying to hold on to Atkiray's head to control him but Atkiray postures up.
Atkiray sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daverio defending well though.
Atkiray 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.
Atkiray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Atkiray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daverio keeping control of the position.
Atkiray prevents Daverio from improving his position.
Atkiray wants to take a breather but Daverio is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Daverio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Temujin Atkiray's cut.
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#
Atkiray scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daverio.
Atkiray lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Daverio misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Atkiray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Daverio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the body from Daverio misses
and Atkiray counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Daverio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Daverio leaves Atkiray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Daverio throws a big counter combination but Atkiray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daverio lands with a slapping head kick.
Atkiray takes a swing at Daverio's ribcage but misses.
Daverio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2##KD#
Daverio lands a big head kick that sends Atkiray tumbling to the mat! Daverio takes a step backwards and waves Atkiray back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Atkiray is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daverio thows a body kick. Atkiray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Atkiray is still on wobbly legs! Can Daverio finish him?
Atkiray is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Daverio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Atkiray misses.
Daverio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daverio tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Atkiray manages to circle out of the way.
Atkiray seems to have recovered his senses.
Daverio misses with a head kick.
Atkiray stuns Daverio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Daverio closes the distance but Atkiray moves to the side
and Atkiray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Atkiray throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daverio wants to slow Atkiray down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the liver by Daverio. Beautiful body shot.
Daverio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Atkiray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atkiray with the counter takedown but Daverio avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Daverio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Atkiray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daverio throws a head kick that misses.
Atkiray throws a predictable looking body shot
and Daverio counters with a straight right hand.
Atkiray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateo Daverio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Temujin Atkiray'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.#R3##CL#
Daverio drives through and clinches with Atkiray against the cage.
Atkiray avoids a wild elbow strike from Daverio.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio throws an elbow but it misses.
Atkiray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daverio throws an elbow but misses.
Atkiray blocks a body shot from Daverio.
Atkiray avoids the elbow strike from Daverio, against the cage.
Daverio lands an elbow inside that Atkiray shrugs off.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray blocks the elbow strike.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daverio lands an elbow inside.
Daverio lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daverio lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Daverio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Atkiray's brow. #T1#
Atkiray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Atkiray blocks the elbow strike.
Daverio misses with an elbow strike.
Daverio digs a right hand into Atkiray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atkiray's gas tank.
Daverio pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Daverio.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Atkiray in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atkiray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Nice body punch from Daverio - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daverio.
Daverio lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Daverio.
Daverio lands an elbow just above Atkiray 's eye.
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!
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Daverio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkiray's defenses.
Daverio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daverio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Atkiray backwards.
Daverio cracks Atkiray with a nice body shot.
Daverio lands a body punch.
Atkiray takes an elbow to the temple.
Daverio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mateo Daverio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daverio lands an elbow that stopped Atkiray in his tracks for a moment.
Daverio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atkiray's defenses.
Daverio lands with a short shot to the head.
Daverio has Atkiray pressed against the cage. He pushes Atkiray back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Daverio throws a beautiful elbow that sends Atkiray crashing to the floor! Daverio piles on the pressure with more strikes! Atkiray is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mateo Daverio!
Mateo Daverio retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mateo Daverio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose - Christmas Day
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Contreras walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Temujin Atkiray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkiray looks to score with a jab to the body but Contreras is just out of range.#TD#
Atkiray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Atkiray trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Atkiray throwing strikes but missing.
Contreras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Contreras's head.
We've been hearing that Atkiray has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray connects with a couple of short punches.
Contreras wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkiray trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkiray throws an elbow that misses. Contreras uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atkiray's guard. Nice move by Contreras!#REVB##T1#
Atkiray working a defensive guard here.
Atkiray looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkiray, not yet.
Atkiray bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Contreras's guard. #REVR#
Atkiray lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Contreras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Contreras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Contreras looking to control.
Atkiray trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Contreras's brow.
Atkiray 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.#T2#
Atkiray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atkiray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Contreras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atkiray won't allow Contreras to sweep him here.
Contreras is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Atkiray blocking the ground and pound attempt from Contreras.
Atkiray wants to improve his position but Contreras is controlling well.
Atkiray is working hard here to advance position.
Atkiray manages to get to full guard.
Atkiray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Contreras trying to move into half guard but instead Atkiray has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Contreras wants to get back to his feet but Atkiray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atkiray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray preventing the sweep.
Atkiray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray is working Contreras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Contreras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atkiray is controlling him.
Atkiray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Contreras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atkiray trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Contreras is pulling down on Atkiray's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Contreras is on top in guard. #REVB#
Contreras tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkiray is retaining full guard.
Atkiray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Contreras has hold of Atkiray's hands but Atkiray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras wants to sweep but Atkiray has passed to side control!
Contreras tries to buck Atkiray off but Atkiray is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Atkiray dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Contreras takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atkiray scores with a hook to the body. Contreras takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Atkiray scores with a jab.
Atkiray misses with a left hand
and Contreras counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contreras's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Contreras's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contreras let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atkiray misses with a body shot
letting Contreras counter with a right hand.
Atkiray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Contreras can do to turn this around?#T1#
Contreras takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Atkiray misses its intended target.
Contreras tries to counter with a clinch but Atkiray shakes him off and moves away.
Contreras takes one to the chin there.
Atkiray connects with a looping right hand.
Atkiray fails with the takedown
and Contreras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2##TD#
Atkiray shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Contreras slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Atkiray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Contreras wants to sweep here but Atkiray controlling him for the moment.
Atkiray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atkiray scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras wants to sweep but no luck.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Atkiray scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Atkiray trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkiray chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Contreras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Contreras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Atkiray trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Contreras has momentary wrist control but Atkiray slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkiray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Contreras has control of Atkiray's left arm, preventing Atkiray from doing any damage.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Atkiray chips away with some ground and pound.
Contreras managing to control the position.
Contreras 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.
Atkiray stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras looking for a sweep. Not yet Contreras, not yet. #SUB2#
Contreras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkiray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Atkiray dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Atkiray.
Atkiray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Contreras takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atkiray misses with an uppercut
and Contreras counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray throws a right hand that misses
and Contreras counters with a stiff right hand.
Atkiray throws a hook to the side of Contreras's head but Contreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Atkiray digs a good hook to Contreras's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Atkiray. That snapped Contreras's head back.
Contreras's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atkiray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Contreras scrambles back to his feet.
Atkiray misses with a lunging right hand
and Contreras counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Atkiray tries for a takedown but Contreras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atkiray sets himself, and Contreras steps forward looking for the clinch! Atkiray avoids it this time.
Atkiray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Contreras cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlando Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Contreras bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contreras throws out a counter right but Atkiray avoids it with no problem.
Atkiray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Contreras avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Contreras takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Temujin Atkiray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atkiray digs a good body shot into Contreras's ribs.#TD#
Atkiray looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Atkiray controlling from the top position. #T4#
Contreras wants to hit a sweep here but Atkiray passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Contreras there!
Atkiray sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contreras is wriggling around trying to escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Paul
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Lobsusbaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atkiray has time to react.
Lobsusbaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkiray.
Lobsusbaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atkiray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lobsusbaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkiray manages to avoid it.
Atkiray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lobsusbaka.#TD#
Atkiray closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Atkiray slows the pace down.
Atkiray working the ground and pound but Lobsusbaka is defending the strikes.
Lobsusbaka wants to get back to his feet.
Atkiray scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkiray scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lobsusbaka to see if he's OK.#T1#
Lobsusbaka is looking to regain half guard here but Atkiray keeps moving and retains side control.
Atkiray throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkiray wants to control but Lobsusbaka is keeping him busy.
Atkiray works to advance to full mount. Lobsusbaka defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Atkiray throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Atkiray pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Atkiray landing strikes from the mount and Lobsusbaka is in trouble!
Atkiray lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Lobsusbaka is rocked!
Atkiray landing shots from mount.
Lobsusbaka is still in real trouble! Can Atkiray finish him?
Atkiray postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Lobsusbaka bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Atkiray and the fight is over!

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

Event: Bellicose - Burtha vs Vedran
Date: Oct 22, 2021

#R1#
Atkiray connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrabec's hands.
Atkiray misses with a body punch
and Vrabec counters with a one-two to the body.
Vrabec fails to land the takedown.
Atkiray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrabec moves forwards but Atkiray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vrabec takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vrabec throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Vrabec, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrabec ducks under a wild hook from Atkiray.
Vrabec throws out a counter right but Atkiray avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkiray misses with a looping left.
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vrabec as he jumps to the side.
Atkiray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrabec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atkiray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vrabec momentarily.
Vrabec slips a straight right by Atkiray.
Temujin Atkiray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkiray misses the target. #T1#
Atkiray throws a hook to the side of Vrabec's head but Vrabec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atkiray looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrabec is just out of range.
Vrabec wants to slow Atkiray down by chopping away at his legs.
Vrabec moves away from the strike by Atkiray.
Vrabec moves out of range as Atkiray strikes.
Vrabec takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atkiray closes the distance and clinches up with Vrabec, looking for a takedown. Atkiray pushes Vrabec against the cage but Vrabec circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vrabec counters with a body kick.
Vrabec with the inside leg kick.
Atkiray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrabec manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Vrabec 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkiray shoots for a takedown but Vrabec saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkiray fails to land the takedown.
Atkiray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Atkiray lands a jab.
Vrabec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atkiray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrabec somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkiray moves out of range as Vrabec throws a body kick. #TD#
Vrabec gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vrabec working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atkiray.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkiray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Vrabec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Atkiray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vrabec doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Vrabec's brow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkiray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkiray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Atkiray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkiray stays in close to Vrabec's body and controls the position.
Atkiray trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrabec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrabec working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Atkiray.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Atkiray dominated that round.
That's time! Atkiray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vrabec shoots in and drives through. Atkiray sprawls well.
Atkiray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Atkiray missing with a left hand there. Vrabec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temujin Atkiray is winning the standup battle so far.
Atkiray misses with a hook
and Vrabec counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atkiray throws a hook to the side of Vrabec's head but Vrabec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkiray misses the target.
Vrabec uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkiray.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkiray. Vrabec does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vrabec! But no joy.
Vrabec takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Vrabec darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Atkiray keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Atkiray wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vrabec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkiray is positioning himself well to prevent Vrabec advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Vrabec is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Atkiray still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Atkiray has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Atkiray taking a breather here. #T2#
Atkiray works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Atkiray looks up at the clock and then as Vrabec takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Atkiray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vrabec takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Atkiray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Atkiray controls the position.
Atkiray throwing strikes but Vrabec manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Atkiray is looking for a sweep.
Atkiray sneaks back into half guard.
Atkiray wants to improve his position but Vrabec is controlling well. #SUB2#
Vrabec is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Vrabec is trying to work for a kimura but Atkiray is defending well. #SUB2#
Vrabec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atkiray sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Vrabec is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkiray is just riding it out for now. Vrabec eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Vrabec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Atkiray sees it coming and defends easily.
Vrabec working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Atkiray's thigh. Atkiray counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Atkiray keeping full guard, as Vrabec tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrabec forces his way into half guard.
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 Temujin Atkiray will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Atkiray looks to throw the jab but Vrabec is out of range.
Atkiray throws a shot from downtown. Vrabec moves away and avoids it.
Vrabec ducks under a wild hook from Atkiray.
Vrabec has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Atkiray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkiray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrabec can do to turn this around?
Atkiray misses the jab.
Vrabec changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Atkiray scores with a punch to the head.
Atkiray misses with a right hand
letting Vrabec counter with a right hand.
Atkiray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vrabec's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Atkiray checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray misses with a hook. Vrabec ducked under it nicely.
Atkiray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vrabec momentarily.
Atkiray uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vrabec has time to react.
Atkiray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vrabec changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Atkiray throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Vrabec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atkiray doesn't seem bothered though.
Atkiray lands with a straight right. Vrabec didn't see that one coming.
Atkiray throws a hook but Vrabec blocks it.
Vrabec shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkiray defends it nicely.
Atkiray throws a body punch but Vrabec moves out of range.
Vrabec shoots in looking for a takedown. Atkiray tries to sprawl out of it but Vrabec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atkiray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vrabec stuffs the takedown attempt from Atkiray. Atkiray gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Atkiray closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Atkiray lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Vrabec is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atkiray is aware though and is defending well.
Atkiray is in close to Vrabec's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkiray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Atkiray lands a couple of digs.
Atkiray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Atkiray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkiray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrabec is keeping the position for now.
Atkiray postures up in Vrabec's guard and throws a big left but Vrabec blocks it. #T3#
Atkiray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vrabec wants to control but Atkiray passes easily into half guard.
Temujin Atkiray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vrabec tries to roll over but Atkiray keeps him under control.
Atkiray performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petr Vrabec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vrabec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkiray misses the jab.
Atkiray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A low kick from Vrabec misses
and Atkiray counters with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temujin Atkiray!
Temujin Atkiray thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2021

#R1#
Atkiray misses with a takedown attempt - Lam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lam throws a hook but Atkiray avoids it easily.#TD#
Lam gets caught napping as Atkiray dives in and scores a takedown. Lam manages to retain guard.
Lam looking to control.
Lam is looking to sweep but instead, Atkiray has passed into half guard.
Atkiray lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Atkiray.
Lam has hold of Atkiray's hands but Atkiray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atkiray working the head and body with strikes.
Lam tries to get to full guard but Atkiray has control of the leg.
Atkiray winds up and cracks Lam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lam tries to get to full guard but Atkiray has control of the leg.
Atkiray 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.
Atkiray prevents Lam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atkiray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atkiray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lam is staying active underneath Atkiray, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Atkiray there.
Atkiray slips a nice elbow through Lam's hands, connecting with Lam's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atkiray lands a nice short elbow.
Atkiray 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.
Lam taking some punishment here, with Atkiray in his half guard. #T2#
Atkiray winds up and cracks Lam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkiray lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkiray working Lam over with strikes.
Atkiray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atkiray prevents Lam from improving his position.
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lam tries to get to full guard but Atkiray has control of the leg.
Atkiray winds up and cracks Lam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkiray 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.
Lam wants to get back to full guard.
Lam looks winded!
Atkiray drops an elbow to the side of Lam's head.
Atkiray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Atkiray. #T3#
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atkiray 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.
Atkiray is looking to take a break and control but Lam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkiray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Atkiray working the head and body with strikes.
Atkiray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atkiray working over Lam with some ground and pound. Lam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lam trying to control from the bottom.
Atkiray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Atkiray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lam tries to get to full guard but Atkiray has control of the leg.
Atkiray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atkiray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Atkiray lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Atkiray lands strikes from half guard.
Lam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atkiray scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Atkiray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lam tries to get to full guard but Atkiray has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Atkiray.
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atkiray lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkiray winds up and cracks Lam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkiray working Lam over with strikes.
Lam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atkiray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Atkiray lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lam taking some punishment here, with Atkiray in his half guard.
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Atkiray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Atkiray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Atkiray scores with punches from side control.
Lam can't do much from the bottom here.
Atkiray looking to control but instead Lam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atkiray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Atkiray scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lam wants to control but Atkiray is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Atkiray.
Atkiray slips a nice elbow through Lam's hands, connecting with Lam's forehead.
Atkiray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Atkiray there.
Temujin Atkiray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atkiray lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Atkiray slips a nice elbow through Lam's hands, connecting with Lam's forehead.
Lam is breathing heavily.
Atkiray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Atkiray lands strikes from half guard.
Atkiray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lam trying to hold on to Atkiray's head to control him but Atkiray postures up.
Lam is trying to get back to full guard.
Atkiray lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkiray 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.
Atkiray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lam taking some punishment here, with Atkiray in his half guard.
Lam is refusing to be controlled, as Atkiray sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Atkiray. #T2#
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atkiray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atkiray drops an elbow to the side of Lam's head.
Atkiray is nestled in close to Lam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lam wants to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkiray 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.
Atkiray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lam with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Atkiray there.
Atkiray is nestled in close to Lam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Atkiray lands strikes from half guard.
Atkiray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Atkiray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Atkiray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lam can do to turn this around?
Atkiray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lam is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Atkiray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Atkiray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Atkiray connects with a nice short shot to Lam's temple.
Atkiray lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkiray 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.
Atkiray winds up and cracks Lam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkiray lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atkiray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Atkiray lands strikes from half guard.
Atkiray is trying to control. Lam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Atkiray working Lam over with strikes.
Atkiray slips a nice elbow through Lam's hands, connecting with Lam's forehead.
Lam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Atkiray lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkiray working the head and body with strikes.
Atkiray 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atkiray lands a nice short elbow.
Atkiray winds up and cracks Lam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkiray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Atkiray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Atkiray winds up and cracks Lam with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Lam is rocked!
Atkiray lands strikes from half guard.
Lam is still in real trouble! Can Atkiray finish him?
Atkiray winds up and cracks Lam with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Atkiray working the head and body with strikes.
Atkiray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Atkiray scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Atkiray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Atkiray 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Atkiray connects with a nice short shot to Lam's temple.
Atkiray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Atkiray is nestled in close to Lam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lam looking for submissions off his back.
Atkiray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Atkiray connects with a nice short shot to Lam's temple.
Ground and pound from Atkiray.
Atkiray seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Atkiray lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lam! More strikes land and this one is all over! Atkiray jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Atkiray!
A victorious Temujin Atkiray thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2021

#R1#
Atkiray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Atkiray persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkiray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atkiray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Atkiray drives through with a takedown into Hopkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Atkiray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkiray with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atkiray working some strikes from top position.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Hopkins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Atkiray has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Atkiray gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Atkiray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head. #T1#
Atkiray looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hopkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Atkiray lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hopkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Atkiray lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Hopkins is rocked!
Atkiray working Hopkins over with strikes.
Hopkins is still in real trouble! Can Atkiray finish him?
Atkiray lands a big elbow - Hopkins is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Atkiray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Atkiray!
An out of breath Temujin Atkiray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown but Shinso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shinso looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Atkiray closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shinso to the mat! Shinso manages to get full guard.
Shinso is looking to stand up but Atkiray isn't so interested in that idea.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray is in close to Shinso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Advanced Fitness Inc. inform us that Shinso has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Atkiray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkiray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray chips away with some ground and pound.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray working some strikes from top position.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray cracks Shinso with a solid left hand.
Atkiray distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkiray wants to control from the top but Shinso keeps moving.
Atkiray is in close to Shinso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkiray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atkiray cracks Shinso with a solid left hand.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray working some strikes from top position.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow. #T3#
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray cracks Shinso with a solid left hand.
Atkiray scoring with punches to the head and body.
Atkiray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Atkiray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray lands a couple of elbows.
Shinso keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Atkiray distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow.
Atkiray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shinso's head.
Shinso keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Atkiray stands up over Shinso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkiray with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray is in close to Shinso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Atkiray dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Atkiray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Shinso. No joy for Atkiray on that attempt.
Atkiray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shinso pinned against the cage. Shinso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Atkiray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkiray shoots for a takedown but Shinso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shinso tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Shinso with that takedown attempt.
Shinso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Atkiray.
Shinso drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Atkiray defends it well.
Atkiray shoots in but Shinso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shinso sprawls well. Shinso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atkiray gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinso is breathing heavily.#TD#
Atkiray fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shinso to the ground. Atkiray is now in Shinso's guard.#T1#
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Shinso has momentary wrist control but Atkiray slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkiray working some strikes from top position.
Atkiray trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkiray controlling from the top position.
Atkiray stands up over Shinso, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atkiray landing with the ground and pound.
Atkiray connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkiray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atkiray trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Atkiray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Atkiray wants to control from the top but Shinso keeps moving.
Atkiray distracts Shinso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Atkiray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shinso is keeping the position for now.
Atkiray lands a couple of elbows.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Temujin Atkiray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shinso keeping moving, preventing Atkiray from controlling successfully.
Atkiray works over Shinso with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow.
Atkiray is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shinso has momentary wrist control but Atkiray slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Atkiray postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Atkiray connects with a couple of short punches.
Atkiray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard.
Atkiray working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shinso's head.
Atkiray scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Atkiray content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Atkiray scoring with some ground and pound.
Atkiray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinso can do to turn this around?
Atkiray wants to pass the guard but Shinso is keeping the position.
Atkiray postures up and lands a big shot to Shinso's brow.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Atkiray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atkiray scoring with some ground and pound.
Atkiray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkiray makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Atkiray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a couple of elbows.
Atkiray is working Shinso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Atkiray dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Atkiray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shinso!
Shinso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atkiray cracks Shinso with a big right hand but Shinso just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Atkiray working the body and head with strikes.
Atkiray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shinso down.
Atkiray working the head with strikes.
Shinso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Atkiray working the ground and pound from side control.
Atkiray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shinso down.
Atkiray trying to control the action but Shinso is working from the bottom.
Shinso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkiray creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shinso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Atkiray cracks Shinso with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Atkiray scoring with punches and elbows.
Shinso is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Atkiray lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shinso taking punishment in the form of punches.
Atkiray lands a few punches from side control.
Shinso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Atkiray lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shinso down.
Shinso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Atkiray lands some shots froms side control.
Shinso taking a bit of punishment here - Atkiray scoring with strikes.
Atkiray working the ground and pound.
Atkiray working the head with strikes.
Atkiray lands a decent elbow from side control. #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!
Atkiray in side control lands a decent elbow.
Atkiray working the ground and pound.
Atkiray scores with a couple of short elbows.
Atkiray scoring with punches and elbows.
Atkiray is putting a hurting on Shinso here, landing some big shots from side control.
Atkiray working the head with strikes.
Atkiray lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Shinso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkiray lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Atkiray lands an elbow.
Atkiray working the ground and pound.
Atkiray lands a nice forearm strike.
Shinso on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Atkiray working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shinso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shinso takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shinso is working to avoid the ground and pound but Atkiray connects with a decent elbow.
Temujin Atkiray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atkiray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Shinso struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Hitoshi Shinso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Temujin Atkiray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkiray, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Atkiray sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto darts in looking for a takedown but Atkiray gets double underhooks and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Temujin Atkiray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Yamamoto.#TD#
Atkiray gets a double leg takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkiray defends well.
Atkiray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Atkiray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkiray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yamamoto for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB2#
Yamamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkiray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atkiray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Atkiray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Atkiray slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Atkiray stopping the sweep attempt from Yamamoto.
Atkiray trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yamamoto looking for a guillotine here but Atkiray defends easily. #SUB2#
Atkiray avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB2#
Atkiray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkiray controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkiray landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkiray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Yamamoto working for a triangle but Atkiray defends it easily.
Atkiray lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Atkiray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Atkiray sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atkiray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yamamoto looks winded!
Atkiray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Yamamoto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Atkiray uses it to pass to side control.
Yamamoto manages to get back to half guard.
Atkiray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamamoto on the ground.
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atkiray lands strikes from half guard.
Atkiray trying to pass the guard but Yamamoto defending well.
Atkiray controlling the pace. #T4#
Atkiray prevents Yamamoto from improving his position.
Atkiray is controlling the pace.
Atkiray landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Yamamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atkiray looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atkiray is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkiray 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.
Yamamoto gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Atkiray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Yamamoto gets caught flat footed, as Atkiray shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Atkiray is stalling in the full guard.
Atkiray trying to control but Yamamoto is working from the bottom.
Atkiray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yamamoto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Atkiray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Atkiray lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Atkiray pulls his head out easily.
Yamamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yamamoto is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Atkiray frees his head nicely. Oh but Yamamoto has switched to an armbar! Atkiray is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kane Yamamoto!

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