Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horiguchi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horiguchi misses with an uppercut.
Horiguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Horiguchi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Petsilathai Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Horiguchi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh Horiguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horiguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horiguchi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Horiguchi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Horiguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horiguchi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Horiguchi avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit. #TD#
Horiguchi gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horiguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sitsongrit prevents Horiguchi from moving into mount.
Horiguchi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Horiguchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Horiguchi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Horiguchi controlling the position from side mount. #T3##SU#
Horiguchi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horiguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Horiguchi with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horiguchi. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Horiguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a push kick but Sitsongrit slaps the foot to one side.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Petsilathai Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a combination
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
It looked like Horiguchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Sitsongrit. #T5#
Sitsongrit connects with a high kick. #TD#
Horiguchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongrit to the mat! Sitsongrit manages to get full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Horiguchi postures up.
Horiguchi looking to pass the guard.
Horiguchi stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Horiguchi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Horiguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6##SUB#
Horiguchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Horiguchi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU#
Horiguchi stands up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horiguchi is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.#T7#
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Horiguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Horiguchi backs off Sitsongrit throws a huge counter combo but Horiguchi manages to avoid it all.
Sitsongrit works Horiguchi's body with a nice hook.
Horiguchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
As Horiguchi backs off Sitsongrit throws a huge counter combo but Horiguchi manages to avoid it all.
Horiguchi throws an off balance right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick. #T8#
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Horiguchi dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Horiguchi's head and hops out.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Horiguchi pushes him off.#TD#
Horiguchi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi passes to full mount!
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Horiguchi's attempts to control the action.
Horiguchi looking to ground and pound but Sitsongrit is blocking nicely.
Horiguchi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T9##SU#
Horiguchi gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination. #TD#
Horiguchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Horiguchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horiguchi wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petsilathai Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick misses from Horiguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Horiguchi semi-blocks.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Horiguchi with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
Horiguchi throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Horiguchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Horiguchi to acknowledge the strikes.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Horiguchi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horiguchi.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Horiguchi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horiguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Horiguchi wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Horiguchi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sitsongrit is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Sitsongrit.
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
Petsilathai Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horiguchi.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Horiguchi.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horiguchi tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Despite the aggression on Sitsongrit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Horiguchi has a takedown stuffed.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot. #T5#
Sitsongrit leaves Horiguchi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horiguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.#T6#
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Horiguchi circles away.
It looked like Horiguchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit connects with a high kick.
Sitsongrit rushes Horiguchi and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Horiguchi is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Sitsongrit piles on the pressure and Horiguchi crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petsilathai Sitsongrit!

Event: SUPREME 15
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Gurnisson throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
As Gurnisson looks to move away, Horiguchi throws a big counter combo but Gurnisson just gets out of the way.
Horiguchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Horiguchi scores with a takedown into Gurnisson's guard.#SUB2#
Gurnisson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horiguchi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horiguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gurnisson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gurnisson, not yet.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gurnisson is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gurnisson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gurnisson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Horiguchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gurnisson content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Gurnisson stopping the sweep attempt from Horiguchi.
Gurnisson content to stall in guard here.
Gurnisson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Horiguchi keeping full guard, as Gurnisson tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gurnisson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gurnisson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gurnisson is aware though and is defending well.
Horiguchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gurnisson controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gurnisson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gurnisson misses with an uppercut
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combo that has Gurnisson backing up. Gurnisson nods at Horiguchi to acknowledge the strikes.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that Gurnisson avoids nicely. #CL2#
Gurnisson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gurnisson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Gurnisson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Horiguchi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gurnisson to the mat. Gurnisson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3##SUB2#
Gurnisson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Horiguchi is defending well. Gurnisson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Horiguchi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gurnisson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gotrek Gurnisson!
Gotrek Gurnisson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Ferguson tries to clinch up.
Ferguson connects with a body shot.
Horiguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horiguchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Horiguchi is pushing down on Ferguson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferguson is fighting to maintain full guard but Horiguchi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Horiguchi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Ferguson.#T1#
Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Ferguson coming out on top.
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson thuds his shin into the meat of Horiguchi's side.
Horiguchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horiguchi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horiguchi blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a jab to the nose.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ferguson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horiguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson misses with a looping left.
Ferguson lands a jab to Horiguchi's midsection.
Horiguchi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson lands a nice looking body shot.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ezequiel Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson lands with a nice body punch.
Ferguson is looking to slow Horiguchi down with leg kicks.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Ferguson throws a body kick.
Horiguchi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Horiguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Horiguchi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ferguson.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferguson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ferguson has knocked Horiguchi down with a huge combo! Ferguson steps away and waves a wobbly Horiguchi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Horiguchi is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Oh Horiguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
Horiguchi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ferguson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Horiguchi. Ferguson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezequiel Ferguson!
Ezequiel Ferguson is the new featherweight champion!

Event: SCF 4: Horiguchi v. Mullen
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Mullen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mullen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mullen finds it's way round the side to connect with Horiguchi's head.
Mullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horiguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
Horiguchi takes one to the side of the head.
Mullen works over Horiguchi's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Horiguchi is rocked!
Mullen fails to land with a series of punches.
Horiguchi attempts a counter takedown but Mullen avoids it well and moves away.
Oh Horiguchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horiguchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullen's waist but Mullen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horiguchi off to one side.
Horiguchi seems to have got his legs back now.
Quintin Mullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi shoots in and drives through. Mullen sprawls well.
Mullen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi attempts a counter takedown but Mullen avoids it well and moves away.
Horiguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mullen moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Mullen dodges the punch combination from Horiguchi.
Mullen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mullen takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mullen avoids it.
Horiguchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Mullen.
Mullen misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Mullen moves out of range easily.
Horiguchi throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Mullen counters by moving into the clinch.
Mullen has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is trying to push Mullen away but Mullen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Horiguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mullen prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullen lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Mullen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Mullen lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mullen.
Mullen lands with a short shot to the head.
Horiguchi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mullen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen pushes Horiguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mullen after a bit of a struggle.
Horiguchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mullen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mullen.
Horiguchi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mullen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mullen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mullen throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Mullen throws a jab when Horiguchi was well out of range.
It looked like Horiguchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Horiguchi.
Nice defenses there by Horiguchi.
Sloppy strikes from Mullen. Those never looked like landing.
As Mullen looks to move away, Horiguchi throws a big counter combo but Mullen just gets out of the way.
Horiguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mullen scores with the left hand. Horiguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Mullen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jab, jab by Mullen - just one landing.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mullen misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Mullen.#T4#
Mullen throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mullen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mullen looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Mullen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Horiguchi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Mullen misses.
Mullen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mullen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Horiguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mullen misses the target.
Horiguchi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mullen scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Mullen strikes.
As Mullen looks to move away, Horiguchi throws a big counter combo but Mullen just gets out of the way.
Mullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quintin Mullen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mullen slaps away a takedown attempt from Horiguchi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horiguchi, as that shot connected.
Mullen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horiguchi's head backwards.
Mullen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mullen throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mullen avoids the head kick by Horiguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen lands a right hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Horiguchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horiguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Horiguchi ducks right into an uppercut from Mullen.
Horiguchi slips a straight right by Mullen.
Mullen loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
Mullen punishes Horiguchi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mullen digs a good body shot into Horiguchi's ribs.
Mullen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Mullen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Mullen.
Mullen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Horiguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mullen.
Horiguchi slips under a jab.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mullen.
Horiguchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mullen's waist but Mullen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horiguchi off to one side.
Quintin Mullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Horiguchi tests Mullen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mullen dips to his left and cracks Horiguchi with an uppercut!
Horiguchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mullen missing with a left hand there. Horiguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mullen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mullen throws a shot to the body.
Mullen cracks a nice hook into Horiguchi's ribs.
Mullen is breathing heavily.
Mullen misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Mullen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mullen scores with a hook to the body. Horiguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Mullen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD#
Horiguchi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mullen is refusing to be controlled, as Horiguchi sits in half guard.
Horiguchi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mullen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horiguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Horiguchi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mullen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horiguchi works his way into full mount! #SUB#
Mullen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Horiguchi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mullen is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyoji Horiguchi!
Kyoji Horiguchi is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Kyoji Horiguchi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Horiguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack Jenkins Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
Jenkins Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Horiguchi is wise to it.
Jenkins Jr tries to score with a low kick but Horiguchi moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Horiguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Jenkins Jr.
Jenkins Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horiguchi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horiguchi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Horiguchi. That snapped Jenkins Jr's head back.
Horiguchi throws a push kick but Jenkins Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Jenkins Jr avoids the head kick by Horiguchi. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jenkins Jr. That's going to slow Horiguchi down.
Jenkins Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack Jenkins Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Jenkins Jr closes the distance and pushes Horiguchi back into the cage.#BC2#
Jenkins Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horiguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenkins Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jenkins Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Horiguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins Jr.
Jenkins Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jenkins Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenkins Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Jenkins Jr moves out of range.
Jenkins Jr looks to land a combination but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Jenkins Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins Jr moves out of range easily.
Jenkins Jr feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Horiguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins Jr tries to clinch up
and Horiguchi counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Jenkins Jr rushes Horiguchi and presses him up against the cage.
Jenkins Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Horiguchi can't get the takedown.
Horiguchi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Horiguchi breaks from the clinch.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenkins Jr.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins Jr throws a low kick, looking for Horiguchi's leg but Horiguchi calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Horiguchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horiguchi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Jenkins Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Jenkins Jr looks to land a body kick but Horiguchi moved away.
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!
Jenkins Jr throws a low kick but Horiguchi avoids it.
Horiguchi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jenkins Jr.
Jenkins Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Horiguchi misses the target.
Jenkins Jr thows a leg kick but Horiguchi checks it #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a shoot takedown. Jenkins Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kyoji Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jenkins Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jenkins Jr throws a head kick but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins Jr's waist but Jenkins Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horiguchi off to one side.
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horiguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins Jr moves out of range easily.
Kyoji Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins Jr tries to clinch but Horiguchi moves out of range. #T1#
Jenkins Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horiguchi stalks Jenkins Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jenkins Jr's face. Jenkins Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jenkins Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horiguchi.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins Jr.
Horiguchi thinks about countering with a head kick.
No joy there for Horiguchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Jenkins Jr misses.
Jenkins Jr avoids the head kick by Horiguchi.
Jenkins Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Nice straight punches there by Horiguchi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horiguchi.#T2#
Jenkins Jr tries to clinch but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Horiguchi is looking to counter the offense by Jenkins Jr and move into the clinch.#TD#
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenkins Jr is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Jenkins Jr pushes Horiguchi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins Jr.
Jenkins Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Horiguchi circles away.
Jenkins Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horiguchi tests Jenkins Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Jenkins Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jenkins Jr misses with a low kick.
Jenkins Jr throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease.
Horiguchi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jenkins Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horiguchi with a nice cross.
Jenkins Jr misses with a hook. Horiguchi ducked under it nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Horiguchi.
Jenkins Jr blocks a head kick by Horiguchi. #T4#
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins Jr is breathing heavily.
Jenkins Jr tries to clinch but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins Jr.
Jenkins Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jenkins Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jenkins Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Horiguchi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Horiguchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jenkins Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Horiguchi scores with a push kick.
Jenkins Jr looks to clinch #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jenkins Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horiguchi.
Still in half guard, Horiguchi seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Horiguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Jenkins Jr is trying to stand up here but Horiguchi is controlling him well.
Horiguchi is looking to advance position but Jenkins Jr won't allow it.
Horiguchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Horiguchi landing strikes from the mount.
Horiguchi lands a big shot there that rocks Jenkins Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Horiguchi content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Horiguchi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jenkins Jr is surviving well by controlling Horiguchi's body position as best he can. #T2#
Jenkins Jr is looking to improve his position but Horiguchi isn't that keen on the idea.
Horiguchi punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Horiguchi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jenkins Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins Jr keeps working.
Kyoji Horiguchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horiguchi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Horiguchi 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.#T3#
Jenkins Jr is pushing Horiguchi's head away, looking to escape. Horiguchi manages to hold on to the position though.
Jenkins Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horiguchi wants to control but Jenkins Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Horiguchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horiguchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Horiguchi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jenkins Jr!
Horiguchi thowing shots but they're missing.
Horiguchi raining down shots from the mount!#T4##SUB#
Horiguchi has hold of Jenkins Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jenkins Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
A nice elbow there by Horiguchi.
Jenkins Jr wants to try and get back to his feet.
Horiguchi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horiguchi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jack Jenkins Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horiguchi lands a heavy elbow.
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Horiguchi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jenkins Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jenkins Jr shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!
Jack Jenkins Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanted to apologise to my fans, I came out here to win and put on a show and i feel like iv let everyone down, but I wanted to thank my fans and family and friends for their continued support and I’ll bounce back even stronger'.

Event: MMAL #2
Date: Nov 21, 2023

#R1#
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well,Horiguchi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Horiguchi.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horiguchi controls the pace.#SUB#
Horiguchi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horiguchi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Horiguchi forces his way into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horiguchi stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Horiguchi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Smith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horiguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horiguchi content just to control the position here.
Horiguchi landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Horiguchi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Horiguchi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyoji Horiguchi!

Event: MMAL
Date: Nov 16, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Lutz.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Horiguchi.
Sage Lutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz with the counter takedown but Horiguchi avoids it easily.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lutz.
Lutz unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lutz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Lutz misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lutz throws a series of punches but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lutz swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi is looking to counter the offense by Lutz and move into the clinch.
Lutz misses with a double jab #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a shoot takedown. Lutz fights it but they end up in guard.
Horiguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horiguchi trying to control but Lutz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Horiguchi pushing down on Lutz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Horiguchi controlling the action here.
Horiguchi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lutz's thigh. Lutz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lutz wants to stand but Horiguchi is controlling the position.
Horiguchi trying to control but Lutz is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutz is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Horiguchi stands up and waves to Lutz to follow him.
Lutz swinging wildly here.
Lutz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lutz scores with a nice head shot.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lutz misses with a looping left.#TD#
Horiguchi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lutz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horiguchi is in Lutz's guard.#T4#
Horiguchi stops Lutz from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horiguchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horiguchi stays in close to Lutz's body and controls the position.
Lutz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet but Horiguchi passes into half guard.
Horiguchi wants to control but Lutz is keeping him busy.
Horiguchi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lutz is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Horiguchi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T5#
Lutz pushes Horiguchi off looking to stand but Horiguchi dives back in and keeps control.
Horiguchi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lutz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Horiguchi is working hard here to advance position.
Lutz is trying to stand up here but Horiguchi is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lutz!
Lutz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi has full control of the position and if anything, Lutz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T6##SUB#
Lutz showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Horiguchi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lutz is defending well though. Horiguchi let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi. #SUB#
Horiguchi is persistently looking for the submission but Lutz is defending it well.
Lutz is trying to stand back up.
Lutz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T7#
Lutz prevents Horiguchi from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Horiguchi is persistently looking for the submission but Lutz is defending it well.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lutz is looking for a way out.
Lutz covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T8##SUB#
Horiguchi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Horiguchi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lutz on the ground.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9##SUB#
Horiguchi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lutz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lutz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Lutz throws out a powerful jab.
Lutz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the body from Lutz misses
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Lutz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kyoji Horiguchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lutz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Lutz lands a slapping body shot.
Lutz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horiguchi circles away quickly and effectively.
As Lutz looks to move away, Horiguchi throws a big counter combo but Lutz just gets out of the way.
Sage Lutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horiguchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lutz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Lutz looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Horiguchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutz. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutz to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Lutz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lutz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Horiguchi rather than just go for the knockout.
Lutz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz. #CL#
Horiguchi clinches.
Horiguchi wants to take the fight to the mat but Lutz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Horiguchi to work. #BC#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutz misses with a wild combination.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Lutz is out of range. #T3#
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
Sage Lutz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Lutz.
A combination from Lutz does no damage. #TD#
Lutz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Lutz pushes Horiguchi off and gets back to his feet.
Lutz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horiguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Horiguchi drops his hands momentarily and Lutz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Horiguchi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lutz on his heels. He'll look to pass Lutz's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Lutz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Horiguchi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lutz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking to break Lutz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lutz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Horiguchi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T5#
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lutz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now. #SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Horiguchi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Lutz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kyoji Horiguchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #T7##SUB#
Lutz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Horiguchi is persistently looking for the submission but Lutz is defending it well.
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi has full control of the position and if anything, Lutz has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Horiguchi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lutz is defending well though. Horiguchi let's go of the attempt for now.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Lutz is controlling his hands well.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for the choke but no joy.
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now. #SUB#
Lutz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T9#
Lutz trying to get back to his feet but Horiguchi is in full control for now.
Lutz avoids the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with punches from the back.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Lutz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horiguchi.
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 Kyoji Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lutz tries to bum rush Horiguchi with a series of wild strikes but Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horiguchi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lutz counters with a one-two to the body.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Lutz avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Lutz throws a nice looking combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Horiguchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horiguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Horiguchi stops Lutz from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU#
Horiguchi stands up from Lutz's guard - Horiguchi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horiguchi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horiguchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Lutz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Horiguchi forces Lutz back against the cage and clinches.
Horiguchi has Lutz pressed against the cage, preventing Lutz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horiguchi can't get the takedown. #TD#
Horiguchi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lutz can't fight it off and eventually Horiguchi manages to take the fight to the floor. Lutz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horiguchi won't allow Lutz to get back to his feet. #T2#
Lutz keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
Horiguchi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horiguchi prevents Lutz from getting back to his feet.
Horiguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lutz is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Lutz is working an open guard so Horiguchi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutz misses with a jab to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a left and a right that stings Lutz.
Lutz scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Lutz works over Horiguchi's head and body with a nice combination.
Lutz blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
Despite the aggression on Lutz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lutz enables Horiguchi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lutz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horiguchi won't allow Lutz to get back to his feet.
Lutz being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Horiguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lutz is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horiguchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutz circles away quickly and effectively.
Lutz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lutz.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
Horiguchi throws a big counter combination but Lutz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lutz looks to land a combination but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Horiguchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T5#
Horiguchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lutz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.#TD#
Horiguchi shoots in and bounces Lutz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lutz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
Lutz keeping full guard, as Horiguchi tries to pass. #T6#
Horiguchi won't allow Lutz to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lutz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horiguchi lands a high kick!
Lutz lands a jab to the nose.
Horiguchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horiguchi throws a one two combo. #T7#
Horiguchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Lutz.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutz. #CL#
Horiguchi clinches. #TD#
Horiguchi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lutz regains guard immediately.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutz is looking to stand up but Horiguchi isn't so interested in that idea. #T8#
Lutz is wriggling around but Horiguchi manages to pass to half guard.
Horiguchi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horiguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lutz!
Horiguchi misses with a head shot.
Lutz wants to try and get back to his feet.#SU#
Horiguchi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lutz misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Horiguchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Lutz misses with a few strikes there. #T9#
Lutz digs a good body shot into Horiguchi's ribs.
Lutz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Lutz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Lutz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horiguchi misses with a series of wild punches.
Lutz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lutz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kyoji Horiguchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Lutz misses with a shot to the body
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lutz swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horiguchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutz misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Horiguchi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lutz to the mat! Lutz manages to get full guard.
Lutz is looking to stand back up but Horiguchi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lutz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVB#
Horiguchi content to control rather than advance.
Horiguchi prevents Lutz from standing back up. #T1#
Horiguchi wants to control but Lutz is keeping him busy.
Horiguchi prevents Lutz from standing back up.
Lutz is trying to escape back to his feet but Horiguchi uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Horiguchi scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lutz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Horiguchi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lutz prevents Horiguchi from moving into mount.
Lutz bucks up and tries to throw Horiguchi off but instead Horiguchi has got his back!
Horiguchi trying to control momentarily.
Horiguchi misses with a punch to the head.
Lutz avoids the strikes from Horiguchi. #SUB#
Horiguchi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lutz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #ES2#
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Horiguchi off. It looks like it's working - Horiguchi slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Lutz displaying calm under pressure there. #T3#
Lutz cracks Horiguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lutz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lutz misses with a two punch combination.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Lutz moves out of range.
Lutz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Horiguchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but Lutz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Lutz tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Horiguchi manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lutz is looking to escape.
Horiguchi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lutz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T5#
Horiguchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lutz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Horiguchi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lutz tries to buck Horiguchi off but he can't manage it.
Horiguchi controlling from mount.
Horiguchi raining down shots from the mount!#SU#
Horiguchi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lutz misses with a double jab
and Horiguchi counters with a left and a right that stings Lutz. #T6#
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutz.
Lutz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horiguchi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horiguchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Lutz lands a jab.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutz looks to land a left hand but Horiguchi moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Horiguchi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lutz's half guard.

Lutz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Horiguchi is on him like a limpet, forcing Lutz back against the cage.#T7#
Horiguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lutz's efforts to push away.#TD#
Horiguchi tightens his grip and picks Lutz up, before dumping him to the ground. Lutz manages to land in guard.
Horiguchi pushes down on Lutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lutz is refusing to be controlled, as Horiguchi sits in half guard.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Horiguchi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lutz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lutz defends it well. #T8#
Lutz is trying to stand.
Lutz is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.
Lutz is looking to escape.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Lutz is defending well.
Lutz tries to kick Horiguchi off but Horiguchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Horiguchi.
Lutz unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Horiguchi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lutz did well to prevent Horiguchi getting side control.#T9#
Lutz is looking to escape.#SUB#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lutz defends it well.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
Horiguchi is pressing down on Lutz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lutz is holding on for now.
Lutz tries to kick Horiguchi off but Horiguchi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lutz moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi had his way with Sage Lutz in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lutz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Horiguchi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lutz's guard.
Horiguchi trying to control but Lutz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Horiguchi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lutz wants to stand and escape but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi is standing up over Lutz. Lutz looks to escape but Horiguchi dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutz pushes Horiguchi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horiguchi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Horiguchi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lutz's legs. #T1#
Horiguchi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lutz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Horiguchi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lutz prevents Horiguchi from improving position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#ES2#
Lutz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Horiguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutz.
Lutz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Horiguchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Horiguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Lutz's shoulder, as Lutz tries to avoid the shot.
Horiguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Lutz. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Lutz lands a two punch combo.
Lutz slips a jab and a cross from Horiguchi.
Lutz unleashes a big counter combination but Horiguchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Lutz throws a series of punches but Horiguchi avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Horiguchi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lutz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lutz wants to stand and escape but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Horiguchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lutz wants to stand up but Horiguchi is controlling him. #T4##SU#
Horiguchi stands and steps away. Lutz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Lutz, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Horiguchi clinches.
Horiguchi tries to land a knee to the head but Lutz blocks with his arms.
Horiguchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lutz prevents it.
Lutz working hard to break the clinch.
Horiguchi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lutz avoids the damage to the body. #T5#
Lutz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horiguchi is stalling here.
Horiguchi can't get the takedown.
Lutz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lutz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyoji Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi wants a takedown.
Lutz wants to get back to striking at distance but Horiguchi won't allow it.
Lutz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lutz stops a takedown attempt from Horiguchi.
Lutz is trying to force a seperation but Horiguchi has the dominant position.#T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lutz wants to break free but Horiguchi has control.
Lutz gets underhooks to prevent Horiguchi's takedown attempt.
Lutz managing to block the knees to the body from Horiguchi.
Lutz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lutz's efforts to push away.#BC#
Horiguchi manages to break the clinch.
Lutz takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi is looking for a counter combo.
Lutz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horiguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi throws a counter high kick but Lutz was just alert enough to avoid it.#T7#
Lutz throws a lazy right hand but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horiguchi slips a jab and a cross from Lutz.
Lutz misses the shot to the body.
Lutz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lutz falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horiguchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Horiguchi manages to pass to side control.
Horiguchi works his way into side control.
Lutz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Horiguchi wants to control but Lutz is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Horiguchi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Horiguchi tries for a kimura but Lutz is defending well. #T9#
Lutz bucks up and tries to throw Horiguchi off but instead Horiguchi has got his back!
Lutz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Horiguchi lands punches and elbows.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Horiguchi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lutz wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sage Lutz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyoji Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Horiguchi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horiguchi, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyoji Horiguchi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Parra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horiguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parra tries for a takedown but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parra throws a sloppy head kick and Horiguchi moves out of range easily.
It looked like Horiguchi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horiguchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horiguchi shoots for a takedown but Parra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parra misses with a takedown
and Horiguchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Parra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horiguchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Theo Parra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi keeps the fight on the outside.
Horiguchi fails to land the takedown.
Parra should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Horiguchi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Parra is trying to get back to full guard.
Parra is not content to let Horiguchi control the position.#SUB#
Horiguchi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Horiguchi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Parra wants to control but Horiguchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horiguchi stops Parra from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horiguchi trying to control the action but Parra is working from the bottom.
Horiguchi moves nicely into side control.
Horiguchi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Parra!
Parra tries to hold on but Horiguchi pushes him away. #SUB#
Horiguchi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Parra is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyoji Horiguchi!

Event: NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Xhekaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horiguchi but Horiguchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xhekaj with a poor takedown #TD#
and Horiguchi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing Horiguchi from controlling successfully.
Horiguchi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xhekaj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horiguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xhekaj struggling a bit here.
Horiguchi wants to control but Xhekaj is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xhekaj is looking for a sweep.
Xhekaj is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Horiguchi off and has taken his back!
Xhekaj throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Horiguchi!
Horiguchi is trying to break free. #T1#
Horiguchi turns into Xhekaj and is now in his guard.
Xhekaj is trying to control the position but Horiguchi postures up.
Horiguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhekaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horiguchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Xhekaj's guard.
Horiguchi prevents Xhekaj from improving his position.
Horiguchi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xhekaj is looking for a sweep. Horiguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horiguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Horiguchi wants to pass to mount but Xhekaj is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xhekaj can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Xhekaj trying to control from the bottom.
Xhekaj might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Horiguchi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Xhekaj wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Horiguchi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xhekaj is just riding it out for now. Horiguchi eventually gives up the hold.
Horiguchi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Horiguchi trying to control but Xhekaj is having none of it. #T3#
Horiguchi prevents Xhekaj from getting the reversal.
Xhekaj is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Horiguchi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Xhekaj manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Xhekaj prevents Horiguchi from moving into mount. #SUB#
Horiguchi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Horiguchi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Horiguchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Xhekaj is defending well.
Xhekaj tries to bench press Horiguchi off him but Horiguchi keeps the position. #T4#
Xhekaj keeps trying to improve his position.
Horiguchi wants to control but Xhekaj is keeping him busy.
Horiguchi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Xhekaj struggling a bit here.
Xhekaj is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Horiguchi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Xhekaj shoots for a takedown but Horiguchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horiguchi walks into a straight right hand from Xhekaj.#TD#
Horiguchi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Horiguchi is keen to just control but Xhekaj is a slippery customer.
Horiguchi passes to full mount!
Kyoji Horiguchi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xhekaj is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xhekaj is squirming around, avoiding Horiguchi's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Horiguchi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Horiguchi leaves Xhekaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Xhekaj tries for a takedown but Horiguchi circles away easily
and Horiguchi counters with a series of strikes. Xhekaj will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj.
Horiguchi leaves Xhekaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Xhekaj looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Horiguchi!

Horiguchi sneaks out the side door and pushes Xhekaj away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Horiguchi takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xhekaj stops a takedown attempt from Horiguchi. #BC2#
Xhekaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xhekaj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Horiguchi counters with a three punch combo that has Xhekaj backing up. Xhekaj nods at Horiguchi to acknowledge the strikes.#T2##TD2#
Xhekaj shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xhekaj showed some decent athleticism there.
Xhekaj is nestled in close to Horiguchi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Xhekaj missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xhekaj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horiguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xhekaj can do to turn this around?
Horiguchi gets back to full guard.
Xhekaj must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xhekaj throwing strikes from guard but Horiguchi blocks nicely.
Xhekaj chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Xhekaj with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xhekaj cracks Horiguchi with a solid left hand.
Horiguchi is trying to hold Xhekaj in close to prevent damage but Xhekaj has managed to pass into half guard.
Xhekaj working over Horiguchi with some ground and pound. Horiguchi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#Horiguchi is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xhekaj lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Horiguchi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xhekaj landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xhekaj lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horiguchi is trying to stand back up but Xhekaj is controlling him
Xhekaj scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Xhekaj landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xhekaj lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Horiguchi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Xhekaj jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Xhekaj!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023

#R1#
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maskhadov as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Maskhadov pushes Horiguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Horiguchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maskhadov pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Maskhadov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horiguchi, pushing him back against the cage.
Maskhadov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horiguchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maskhadov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ali Maskhadov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Horiguchi.#CL#
Horiguchi tries to keep at a distance but Maskhadov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maskhadov has Horiguchi pushed against the cage.
Horiguchi can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maskhadov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maskhadov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maskhadov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maskhadov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horiguchi can't break the clinch. #T1#
Horiguchi goes for a takedown attempt but Maskhadov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horiguchi looks winded!
Maskhadov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horiguchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horiguchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown attempt - Maskhadov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Maskhadov clinches with his opponent.
Maskhadov controlling the action here for a moment.
Horiguchi is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Maskhadov.
Horiguchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maskhadov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maskhadov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maskhadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maskhadov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horiguchi letting Maskhadov take a breather here.
Horiguchi letting Maskhadov take a breather here.#T2#
Maskhadov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maskhadov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maskhadov cracks Horiguchi with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maskhadov is leaning against Horiguchi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maskhadov lands an uppercut.
Maskhadov stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maskhadov digs a right hand into Horiguchi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Horiguchi's gas tank.
A short left from Maskhadov.
A nice left hand lands by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov slowing the pace effectively.
Maskhadov lands a hook that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Maskhadov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov pushes Horiguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Maskhadov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maskhadov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Horiguchi is rocked!
Maskhadov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horiguchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Maskhadov finish him?
Maskhadov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maskhadov stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands with a light punch inside.
Maskhadov digs a right hand underneath Horiguchi's ribcage. Horiguchi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maskhadov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maskhadov scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maskhadov lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Maskhadov.
A shot in the inside from Maskhadov. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Maskhadov.
Good body shot from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maskhadov.
Maskhadov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horiguchis head.
Still in the clinch, Maskhadov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maskhadov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horiguchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maskhadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maskhadov lands a nice uppercut.
Maskhadov lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maskhadov lands a nice shot to the body.
Maskhadov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Maskhadov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Maskhadov clinches up with Horiguchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Maskhadov works on Horiguchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Maskhadov cracks Horiguchi with a nice body shot.
Maskhadov stalling against the cage.
Maskhadov stalls.
Maskhadov lands a body punch.
Maskhadov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maskhadov lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maskhadov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Maskhadov.
Maskhadov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maskhadov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Horiguchi with a big uppercut! Horiguchi tries to clinch up but Maskhadov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Horiguchi to the mat! Horiguchi covers up and Maskhadov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ali Maskhadov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Fighter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Horiguchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fighter fails with the takedown.
Horiguchi connects with a high kick. #TD2#
Horiguchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Horiguchi is looking to take a break and control but Fighter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Horiguchi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fighter to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Horiguchi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Horiguchi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fighter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fighter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fighter! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fighter is controlling him well.#T1#
Fighter wants to stand but Horiguchi is controlling his arm.
Horiguchi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horiguchi on the ground.
Fighter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Horiguchi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Horiguchi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fighter is on him like a limpet, forcing Horiguchi back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Horiguchi manages to break the clinch.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bum Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Horiguchi feints and as Fighter raises his hands in defense, Horiguchi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horiguchi is standing up over Fighter. Fighter looks to escape but Horiguchi dives into side control. #REVR#
Horiguchi controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Horiguchi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Horiguchi circles away.
Horiguchi throws a lazy head kick
and Fighter counters with a two punch combo. #T3##TD2#
Horiguchi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horiguchi passes Fighter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Horiguchi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Horiguchi postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fighter to stand up.
Fighter is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Horiguchi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horiguchi tries for a kimura but Fighter is defending well. #SUB2#
Horiguchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Fighter is defending well.
Horiguchi staying calm.#T4#
Fighter is looking for a sweep.
Horiguchi slows the pace down. #SU2#
Horiguchi stands up. #TD2#
Fighter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyoji Horiguchi dominated that round.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Horiguchi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fighter sprawls well initially but Horiguchi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Fighter has one foot on Horiguchi's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Horiguchi drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Horiguchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horiguchi has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Horiguchi stands up and waves to Fighter to follow him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Horiguchi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kyoji Horiguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fighter can't keep his opponent in guard - Horiguchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horiguchi trying to pass the guard but Fighter defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Horiguchi is working for a kimura but Fighter is defending it quite comfortably.
Horiguchi wants to pass the guard but Fighter is defending well. #SUB2#
Horiguchi is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horiguchi in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fighter trying to control from the bottom.
Horiguchi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter keeps working.
Fighter wants to control but Horiguchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Horiguchi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fighter shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Horiguchi dives in and scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Horiguchi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Horiguchi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fighter's guard. #SUB2#
Horiguchi seems to be working for a kimura but Fighter defends the submission attempt.
Horiguchi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Horiguchi 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Horiguchi stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Horiguchi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Horiguchi has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Horiguchi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fighter is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Horiguchi has taken his back. #SUB2#
Horiguchi working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Fighter is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Horiguchi has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Fighter taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyoji Horiguchi!

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