Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 71:
Date: Apr 24, 2024

#R1#
Kenyatta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Kenyatta misses.
Kenyatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenyatta's head.
Decent striking displayed by Kenyatta there.
Kenyatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenyatta throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenyatta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner works Kenyatta's body with a nice hook.
Kenyatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenyatta throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenyatta.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Kenyatta looks to clinch
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kenyatta looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner punishes Kenyatta's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenyatta doesn't seem phased though.
Kenyatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner with a hook.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner throws out a powerful jab.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kenyatta in his tracks.
Kenyatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenyatta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenyatta off to one side.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Banner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Kenyatta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kenyatta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Kenyatta.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it.
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Kenyatta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banner.
Banner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Kenyatta as Banner shoots in.
Banner thuds his right hand into Kenyatta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Banner gets tackled into the cage by Kenyatta. Kenyatta maintains the clinch.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Banner - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Kenyatta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banner uses from the top position.
Kenyatta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner trying to control but Kenyatta is working from the bottom.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta trying to control the position here.
Kenyatta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Banner kicks Kenyatta off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
Kenyatta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banner scores with a head kick. Kenyatta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kenyatta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Kenyatta's head. #ROC#Kenyatta is rocked!
Banner cracks Kenyatta with a left hook right on the temple and Kenyatta goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Banner lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kenyatta is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banner!

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama misses with a leg kick.
Blackadder blocks a head kick by Nishiyama.
A nice side step and Blackadder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blackadder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nishiyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blackadder catches Nishiyama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nishiyama throws a right hand that Blackadder ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackadder also avoids with ease.
Nishiyama scores with a jab. Blackadder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackadder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Nishiyama.
Blackadder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nishiyama has time to react.
Nishiyama thuds a left hand into Blackadder's body.
We've been hearing reports that Nishiyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nishiyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Nishiyama darts in and clinches Blackadder up against the cage.
Nishiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackadder is trying to break the clinch but Nishiyama is controlling him.
Nishiyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackadder won't allow it. #BC2#
Blackadder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackadder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Nishiyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackadder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nishiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Blackadder swings for the body but Nishiyama moves out of range.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Blackadder misses with a hook. Nishiyama ducked under it nicely.
Nishiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nishiyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackadder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nishiyama throws a leg kick which misses Blackadder's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackadder tries to avoid it.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nishiyama has his takedown stuffed
and Blackadder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
Nishiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackadder.
Nishiyama closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Nishiyama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiyama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackadder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nishiyama misses with a kick to the body.
Nishiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackadder connects with a body shot that sends Nishiyama's belly button to the back.#TD#
Nishiyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blackadder did well to prevent Nishiyama getting side control.

Blackadder pushes Nishiyama off and gets back to his feet.
Nishiyama is looking to wear down Blackadder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nishiyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls well. He's pushed Nishiyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackadder ducks under a wild hook from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackadder.
Blackadder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nishiyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackadder's waist but Blackadder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nishiyama off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurou Nishiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Blackadder coming out on top.
Blackadder swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nishiyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Blackadder there.
Nishiyama misses with a wild combination.
Blackadder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blackadder checks the leg kick.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackadder.
Crunch! Nishiyama slams his shin into Blackadder's torso.
Nishiyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blackadder lands a really nice looking cross but Nishiyama seems unphased.
Blackadder stuns Nishiyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nishiyama has a takedown stuffed.
Nishiyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nishiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nishiyama shoots and misses
and Blackadder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nishiyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackadder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nishiyama is breathing heavily.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
Nishiyama lands a jab to Blackadder's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Blackadder takes a swing at Nishiyama's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Nishiyama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nishiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Blackadder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Nishiyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackadder lands a slapping body shot.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Nishiyama slips the punch.#CL#
Nishiyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackadder, pushing him back against the cage.
Nishiyama is trying to force a seperation but Blackadder has the dominant position.
Blackadder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Nishiyama breaks from the clinch.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder stuns Nishiyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nishiyama is defended easily by Blackadder.
A punch lands to the side of Nishiyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nishiyama tries for a takedown but Blackadder circles away easily
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Nishiyama slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Nice jab there from Blackadder.
Blackadder scores with a hook to the body. Nishiyama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nishiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nishiyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurou Nishiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nishiyama defending well as Blackadder loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Nishiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackadder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackadder looks to land a left hand but Nishiyama moved out of range nicely.
Nishiyama attempts a counter takedown but Blackadder avoids it well and moves away.
Nishiyama works Blackadder's body with a nice hook.
Blackadder lands a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackadder walks into a stiff left hand from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackadder missing with a left hand there. Nishiyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackadder cracks Nishiyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nishiyama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blackadder will feel that in the morning.
Nishiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
Nishiyama shoots and misses
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackadder throws out a powerful jab.
Blackadder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nishiyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Blackadder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nishiyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackadder, which made it look bad.
Nishiyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nishiyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackadder moves away from the strike by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blackadder counters with a nice uppercut.
Nishiyama fails with the takedown.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackadder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackadder darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Blackadder tries to sprawl but Nishiyama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blackadder wants to control but Nishiyama is keeping busy. #ES2#
Blackadder kicks off Nishiyama and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackadder lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Blackadder.
Nishiyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Nishiyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nishiyama misses with a low kick.
Nishiyama walks into a jab.#ROC2#Nishiyama is rocked!
Nishiyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Nishiyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackadder sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nishiyama's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nishiyama's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmund Blackadder!
A very excited looking Edmund Blackadder 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: RSE 59: One Night In Hell
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Thongrak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Kenyatta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thongrak is trying to defend but Kenyatta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thongrak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kenyatta on the ground.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Thongrak dodges it nicely.
Kenyatta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thongrak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thongrak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenyatta.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta throwing shots but Thongrak is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thongrak is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenyatta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kenyatta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thongrak keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
Kenyatta wants to work for an arm triangle but Thongrak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thongrak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Kenyatta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thongrak is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thongrak trying to control here.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thongrak on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thongrak tries to get out of the position.
Kenyatta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thongrak has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenyatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thongrak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thongrak tries to roll over but Kenyatta keeps him under control.
Thongrak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenyatta.
Thongrak wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Thongrak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#Thongrak is rocked!
Kenyatta not doing much here.
Oh Thongrak is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kenyatta slips a nice elbow through Thongrak's hands, connecting with Thongrak's forehead.
Kenyatta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Thongrak is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kenyatta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Thongrak from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kenyatta! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adisa Kenyatta!

Event: CCC 11 : Creenshaw vs Crow
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiyama throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Dimitri Magomedov has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nishiyama. Magomedov shrugs it off though. #KD#
Nishiyama lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Nishiyama takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiyama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Nishiyama lands a big uppercut and Magomedov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magomedov looks OK. Nishiyama waves Magomedov back to his feet!
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Nishiyama finish him?#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov wants to slow Nishiyama down by chopping away at his legs.
Nishiyama circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Magomedov to the canvas! Magomedov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nishiyama keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hoodwell has closed the distance and engaged Nishiyama in a clinch.
Nishiyama landing knees to the head.
Hoodwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoodwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Hoodwell has managed to clinch.
Nishiyama lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Nishiyama shoots in and bounces Hoodwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nishiyama is standing up over Hoodwell. Hoodwell looks to escape but Nishiyama dives into side control. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoodwell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nishiyama presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nishiyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Nishiyama unloading with bombs!
Hoodwell can't escape the position.
Hoodwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoodwell tries to get out of the position.
Nishiyama controlling from mount.
Hoodwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hoodwell wants to hold on but Nishiyama pushes him away.
Nishiyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Nishiyama is landing with some decent strikes but Hoodwell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hoodwell is bucking up trying to escape but Nishiyama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nishiyama controlling from mount.
Hoodwell is looking to get to half guard.
Nishiyama raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hoodwell regains half guard.
Hoodwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nishiyama scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Nishiyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nishiyama working the head and body with strikes.
Hoodwell trying to control from the bottom.
Nishiyama stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nishiyama working Hoodwell over with strikes.
Nishiyama is controlling the pace.
It looks like Nishiyama might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Nishiyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoodwell to the ground. Nishiyama is now in Hoodwell's guard.
Nishiyama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoodwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nishiyama manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nishiyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hoodwell being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hoodwell working for a triangle but Nishiyama defends it easily. #T1#
Nishiyama content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Nishiyama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Nishiyama stands up from Hoodwell's guard - Nishiyama perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hoodwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoodwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoodwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishiyama moves away.
Hoodwell throws a right hand that Nishiyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Nishiyama also avoids with ease.
As Hoodwell backs off Nishiyama throws a huge counter combo but Hoodwell manages to avoid it all.#T3##TD2#
Nishiyama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoodwell sprawls well initially but Nishiyama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Hoodwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Nishiyama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoodwell's guard.
Nishiyama is fighting to break Hoodwell's control of his arms but Hoodwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Hoodwell is working an open guard so Nishiyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nishiyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiyama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoodwell if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nishiyama.
Hoodwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nishiyama checks it well. #CL#
Hoodwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nishiyama pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Hoodwell misses with a two punch combination.
Hoodwell throws a head kick but Nishiyama moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nishiyama. That's going to slow Hoodwell down.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Hoodwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nishiyama keeps control of Hoodwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nishiyama lands an elbow inside.
Nishiyama digs a right hand into Hoodwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoodwell's gas tank.
Nishiyama lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nishiyama.
A short left from Nishiyama. #BC2#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nishiyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nishiyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoodwell is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Nishiyama rushes Hoodwell and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hoodwell throws out a leg kick but Nishiyama moves out of range and Hoodwell only half commits.
Nishiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoodwell's sensitive parts.
Whack! Nishiyama lands a heavy head kick that drops Hoodwell. The ref tackles Nishiyama to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hoodwell was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: RSE 46: Behemoth
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Kenyatta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kenyatta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenyatta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Kenyatta manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Kenyatta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Strickland wants to control from the top but Kenyatta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kenyatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strickland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kenyatta has his foot on Strickland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strickland works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Strickland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta pulls Strickland in close to prevent any damage.
Kenyatta trying to keep a closed guard but Strickland is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kenyatta looking for a guillotine here but Strickland defends easily.
Strickland throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strickland looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenyatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strickland manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Kenyatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenyatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenyatta stopping the sweep attempt from Strickland.
Kenyatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Kenyatta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland wants to sweep here but Kenyatta controlling him for the moment.
Kenyatta forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura but Strickland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenyatta to get the leverage.
Kenyatta prevents Strickland from improving his position.
Strickland felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Kenyatta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Strickland sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kenyatta 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.
Strickland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenyatta is nestled in close to Strickland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenyatta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenyatta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adisa Kenyatta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kenyatta shoots in but no luck this time.
Strickland fails with a takedown attempt.
Strickland tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kenyatta counters with a single leg into guard. Strickland didn't expect that.
Strickland has momentary wrist control but Kenyatta slips an elbow through the middle.
Strickland working a defensive guard but Kenyatta manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Strickland is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta controls the position from side control.#T1#
Kenyatta landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strickland, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strickland can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face as Kenyatta controls the position.
Strickland tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Strickland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kenyatta is looking to take a break and control but Strickland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Strickland tries to buck Kenyatta off but Kenyatta is having none of it.
Kenyatta trying to control the action but Strickland is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Strickland's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kenyatta throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Strickland works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T3#
Kenyatta is looking to pass Strickland's guard but actually Strickland recovers to full guard.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenyatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kenyatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenyatta with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strickland throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kenyatta postures up.
Kenyatta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strickland can do to turn this around?
Kenyatta cracks Strickland with a solid left hand.
Strickland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenyatta trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenyatta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strickland.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenyatta dives in for a single leg takedown but Strickland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenyatta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strickland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adisa Kenyatta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenyatta jumps guard but Strickland stands there with Kenyatta around his waist. Kenyatta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adisa Kenyatta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Strickland darts in and clinches Kenyatta up against the cage.
Kenyatta tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it. #TD#
Kenyatta decides to pull guard.
Strickland wants to stand but Kenyatta has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kenyatta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenyatta has control of Strickland's left arm, preventing Strickland from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kenyatta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strickland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strickland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland tries to stand but Kenyatta is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Kenyatta keeping moving, preventing Strickland from controlling successfully.
Strickland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenyatta is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Strickland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kenyatta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the 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.#SUB2#
Strickland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenyatta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenyatta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strickland is looking to sweep but instead, Kenyatta has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Kenyatta is working for a kimura but Strickland is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strickland manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kenyatta works over Strickland with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenyatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strickland's guard.
Strickland has hold of Kenyatta's hands but Kenyatta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strickland taking some punishment here, with Kenyatta in his half guard.
Kenyatta thows a huge punch but Strickland dodges it nicely.
Strickland is not content to let Kenyatta control the position.
Strickland wants to improve his position but Kenyatta is controlling well. #T4#
Strickland wants to control but Kenyatta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tucker Strickland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strickland is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kenyatta here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Strickland is refusing to be controlled, as Kenyatta sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kenyatta is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strickland is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adisa Kenyatta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenyatta, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adisa Kenyatta!

Event: RSE 38: Mother North
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kenyatta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jackson!
Sloppy strikes there by Kenyatta.#SUB2#
Kenyatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kenyatta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kenyatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Kenyatta throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Kenyatta tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Kenyatta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kenyatta swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kenyatta's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Kenyatta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kenyatta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Kenyatta is controlling Jackson's posture.
Kenyatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenyatta, not yet.
Kenyatta is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Kenyatta has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
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.
Jackson looking to control but Kenyatta passes into half guard.
Kenyatta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenyatta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Kenyatta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kenyatta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenyatta.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenyatta throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adisa Kenyatta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kenyatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson delivers a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Kenyatta on that attempt.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kenyatta takes one to the side of the head.
Kenyatta closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a body kick.
Kenyatta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Adisa Kenyatta has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Kenyatta was not able to check.
Randall Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adisa Kenyatta.
Jackson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kenyatta right on the button. Kenyatta goes down! Jackson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jackson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randall Jackson!

Event: SPPS Evolution 8
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Blackadder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nishiyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nishiyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blackadder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nishiyama's hands.
Nishiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackadder connects with the punch.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown but Blackadder shows good takedown defense.
Blackadder slips a jab and a cross from Nishiyama.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackadder misses the target.
Blackadder lands a jab to the nose.
Blackadder lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackadder scores with a jab. Nishiyama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Blackadder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackadder.
Nishiyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nishiyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blackadder jabs at Nishiyama's body.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Blackadder avoids them all with ease.
Blackadder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nishiyama throws a body punch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Nishiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackadder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nishiyama's head backwards.#T1#
Nishiyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls well. He's pushed Nishiyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Nishiyama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nishiyama misses with a straight left.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nishiyama misses the shot to the body.
Nishiyama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blackadder if he has to take too many more of those.
Nishiyama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nishiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackadder is just out of range.
Blackadder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nishiyama. Those never looked like landing.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackadder throws a shot from downtown. Nishiyama moves away and avoids it.
Blackadder connects with a right hand. Nishiyama shakes it off.
Blackadder cracks Nishiyama with an open hand slap.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiyama tries to clinch but Blackadder is having none of it.
Nishiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackadder was well out of range. Poor timing from Nishiyama.
Nice shot lands for Blackadder.
A bone on bone clash there as Blackadder blocks the leg kick. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Nishiyama.
Blackadder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nishiyama slips a jab from Blackadder.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishiyama moves away.
Nishiyama tries to land a front kick but Blackadder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nishiyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nishiyama manages to avoid it.
Nishiyama swings for the body but Blackadder moves out of range.
Nishiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Blackadder moves out of range easily.
Blackadder throws a jab but it's blocked by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses the shot to the body.
Blackadder lands with a shot to the body.
Blackadder throws a jab when Nishiyama was well out of range.#TD2#
Nishiyama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blackadder trying to control here.
Nishiyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Nishiyama wants to stand up but Blackadder has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Blackadder wants to improve his position but Nishiyama is controlling well. #SU2#
Nishiyama decides to stand and escape the position.
Blackadder lands a jab to the nose.
Nishiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackadder circles away.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nishiyama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blackadder rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Nishiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Blackadder off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Nishiyama gets a clinch.
Blackadder has Nishiyama pressed against the cage, preventing Nishiyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch.
Nishiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Blackadder leaves Nishiyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Blackadder has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nishiyama throws a leg kick but Blackadder checks it.
Blackadder blocks a leg kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nishiyama has knocked Blackadder down with a huge combo! Nishiyama steps away and waves a wobbly Blackadder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Blackadder is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackadder moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Blackadder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick from Nishiyama misses.
Blackadder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nishiyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blackadder lands a slapping body shot.
Nishiyama staying out of range there.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blackadder jabs at Nishiyama's body.
Blackadder seems to have got his legs back now.
Nishiyama goes for a double leg but Blackadder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackadder continues to drive forward.
Nishiyama closes the distance and clinches up with Blackadder, looking for a takedown. Nishiyama pushes Blackadder against the cage but Blackadder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackadder throws a hook but Nishiyama avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackadder, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Blackadder.
Nishiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmund Blackadder is winning the standup battle so far.
Nishiyama tries to clinch
and Blackadder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nishiyama misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackadder misses the target.
Blackadder throws a shot from downtown. Nishiyama moves away and avoids it.
Blackadder works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder with a nice cross.#CL2#
Nishiyama instigates a clinch.
Blackadder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Blackadder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.#T1#
Nishiyama tries to clinch up.
Blackadder dips to his left and cracks Nishiyama with an uppercut!
Nishiyama throws an off balance right hand
and Blackadder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nishiyama thinking.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Nishiyama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackadder.
Nishiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nishiyama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blackadder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nishiyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackadder is fending him off so far but Nishiyama persists. Nope, Blackadder circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Blackadder. No joy for Nishiyama on that attempt.
Nishiyama is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiyama falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand. #ROC#Nishiyama is rocked!
Nishiyama leaves his chin hanging out and Blackadder seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nishiyama crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmund Blackadder!
Edmund Blackadder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Peterson lands a glancing blow to the side of Nishiyama's head.
Nishiyama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nishiyama lands a high kick!
Nishiyama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peterson.
Nishiyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Nishiyama's head.
Nishiyama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nishiyama misses the shot to the body.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nishiyama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nishiyama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nishiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson lands with a straight right. Nishiyama didn't see that one coming.
Nishiyama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nishiyama explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Nishiyama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nishiyama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Nishiyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nishiyama blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Nishiyama avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Nishiyama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peterson is trying to defend but Nishiyama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Peterson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nishiyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nishiyama moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson misses with a leg kick.
Peterson thumps Nishiyama with a low kick.#CL#
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Nishiyama back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Peterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nishiyama takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nishiyama backwards.
Nishiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson. #BC2#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nishiyama throws a head kick but Peterson moves out of range.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
Nishiyama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nishiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peterson.
It looked like Peterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
Phoenix Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. Nishiyama does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nishiyama can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Nishiyama tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nishiyama drops back down to his feet.
Nishiyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nishiyama misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Peterson breaks from the clinch.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Nishiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.#CL#
Peterson forces Nishiyama back against the cage and clinches.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Nishiyama controls the action.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Peterson working aggressively here. #BC#
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nishiyama avoids the body shot from Peterson.
Nishiyama fails with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nishiyama throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Peterson enables Nishiyama to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Peterson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Peterson wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Nishiyama saw that one coming.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nishiyama connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Phoenix Peterson has been cut.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson dodges the punch combination from Nishiyama.
Peterson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nishiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nishiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Nishiyama lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Peterson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson swings for the body but Nishiyama moves out of range.
Nishiyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
It looked like Peterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nishiyama.
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Peterson misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Peterson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phoenix Peterson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nishiyama under the eye.
Nishiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson avoids a kick to the body.
Peterson tried to counter with a leg kick but Nishiyama avoided it.
Nishiyama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Peterson misses with a kick to the body.
Nishiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Nishiyama tries to bum rush Peterson with a series of wild strikes but Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson clobbers Nishiyama with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nishiyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peterson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nishiyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nishiyama can do to turn this around?
Nishiyama tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peterson is looking to slow Nishiyama down with leg kicks.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Peterson scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Nishiyama.#T1#
Nishiyama blocks an uppercut.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nishiyama or not.
Nishiyama jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Nishiyama around his waist. Nishiyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phoenix Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nishiyama uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Nishiyama decides to pull guard.
Peterson content to stall in guard here.
Nishiyama controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself. #T2##SUB2#
Nishiyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nishiyama keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Peterson stopping the sweep attempt from Nishiyama.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Nishiyama keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson passes Nishiyama's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Peterson moves into full mount! Nishiyama won't be happy about that!
Peterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the head.
Peterson controlling his opponent.
Peterson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Peterson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Nishiyama is trying to stand up.
Peterson loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Nishiyama scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Peterson land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Peterson stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phoenix Peterson!
Phoenix Peterson made sure to mention his sponsor, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co in his post fight interview.

Event: RSE 27: Dead By Dawn
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kenyatta moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kenyatta has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mintzberg is trying to keep an underhook but Kenyatta manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kenyatta seems content to control.
Kenyatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mintzberg for as long as he can get away with.
Mintzberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenyatta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kenyatta cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T1#
Mintzberg wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mintzberg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kenyatta tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mintzberg trying desperately to get to his feet.
Mintzberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kenyatta.
Mintzberg squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB#
Mintzberg is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kenyatta locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Mintzberg is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adisa Kenyatta!

Event: SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Omarov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Omarov shoots in and gets a takedown into Nishiyama's guard.
Omarov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nishiyama is adopting a defensive guard.
Omarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Nishiyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Omarov wants to control from the top but Nishiyama keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nishiyama is trying to control the position but Omarov postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nishiyama stuffs the takedown attempt from Omarov. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Omarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omarov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nishiyama defends it nicely.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nishiyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nishiyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nishiyama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Omarov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nishiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Omarov circles away.
Omarov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nishiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nishiyama connects with the punch.
Omarov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Omarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Omarov walks into a straight right hand from Nishiyama.
Omarov tries for a takedown but Nishiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kurou Nishiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.#TD2#
Omarov scores with a takedown into Nishiyama's guard.

Nishiyama wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
A head kick misses from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Omarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nishiyama won't be happy with that. #ES#
Nishiyama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nishiyama looks to land a combination but Omarov avoids it well.
Nishiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nishiyama misses with a body kick.
Omarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Omarov blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nishiyama. Omarov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Omarov pushes Nishiyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Nishiyama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Omarov walks away with a smile on his face. Nishiyama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nishiyama swings widly with a right hand
and Omarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nishiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omarov shoots in but Nishiyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Nishiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Omarov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nishiyama fails with the takedown
and Omarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nishiyama thinking.
Omarov connects with a single shot there.
Nishiyama throws an overhand right that lands on Omarov's shoulder, as Omarov tries to avoid the shot.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown but Nishiyama shows good takedown defense.
Omarov moves away from the strike by Nishiyama.
Nice uppercut lands for Nishiyama. That snapped Omarov's head back.
Nishiyama misses with a head kick.
Nishiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Omarov avoids a kick to the body.
Nishiyama misses with a low kick.
Omarov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Nishiyama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nishiyama is trying to push Omarov away but Omarov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Omarov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nishiyama avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Omarov throws a nice looking combination but Nishiyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Omarov closes the distance and clinches.
Nishiyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Omarov won't allow it. #BC2#
Omarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Omarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Nishiyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Nishiyama instigates a clinch.
Omarov has Nishiyama pushed against the cage.
Nishiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Omarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nishiyama clinches.
Omarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nishiyama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nishiyama misses with a head kick.
Nishiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Omarov can do to turn this around?#TD#
Nishiyama throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Omarov was covering up waiting for the punch and Nishiyama finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Omarov kicks Nishiyama off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Nishiyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Nishiyama is predictable there #TD2#
and Omarov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nishiyama's guard.
Omarov with a nice head shot there.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Omarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Omarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Nishiyama is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nishiyama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Omarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SUB#
Nishiyama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Omarov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nishiyama.
Omarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nishiyama to see if he's OK.
Omarov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Omarov in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiyama struggling a bit here.
Omarov working the body and head with strikes. #T3#
Omarov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nishiyama!
Omarov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nishiyama hang on?
Omarov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nishiyama wants to get back to his feet.
Nishiyama wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
What can Nishiyama do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Omarov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Nishiyama is really stuck here.
Omarov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magomed Omarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Omarov avoids the head kick by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Omarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Omarov takes a swing at Nishiyama's ribcage but misses.
Nishiyama takes a swing at Omarov's ribcage but misses.
Nishiyama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nishiyama throws a nice looking combination but Omarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omarov shoots for a takedown but Nishiyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nishiyama misses with an uppercut.
Omarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nishiyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omarov somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nishiyama sprawls well. Nishiyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurou Nishiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magomed Omarov.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nishiyama sprawls well. Nishiyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Omarov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Nishiyama misses with a low kick.
Omarov dives in for a single leg takedown but Nishiyama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nishiyama!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nishiyama.
Omarov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nishiyama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nishiyama scores with a nice body kick.
Nishiyama throws a body kick that misses.
Nishiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Nishiyama. No joy for Omarov on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Nishiyama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nishiyama throws a push kick but Omarov slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Nishiyama has closed the distance and engaged Omarov in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Omarov manages to break the clinch.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nishiyama but Nishiyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nishiyama throws a leg kick which misses Omarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Omarov tries to avoid it.
Kurou Nishiyama is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Omarov has managed to clinch.
Nishiyama misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Omarov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Magomed Omarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Omarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Nishiyama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Omarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Omarov wants to control from the top but Nishiyama keeps moving.
Nishiyama is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Omarov dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nishiyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
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.#SU2#
Omarov decides to stand back up. Omarov steps back and let's Nishiyama get back to his feet.
Omarov slips a jab and a cross from Nishiyama.
A head kick by Nishiyama misses #TD2#
and Omarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Omarov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nishiyama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurou Nishiyama showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nishiyama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: CGC 1
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Kenyatta wants to clinch up but Vera keeps it at a distance.
Vera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vera lands a really nice looking cross but Kenyatta seems unphased.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenyatta connects with a body shot.
Vera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vera scores with a nice strike.
Vera scores with a nice head shot.
Kenyatta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenyatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenyatta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vera as he avoids it easily.
Kenyatta looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vera lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kenyatta. Vera pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Vera!

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Locke Vs Redfist
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Nishiyama tries to land a leg kick but Griggs saw it coming and moves away.
Nishiyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nishiyama is looking to clinch but Griggs is avoiding it.
Nishiyama blocks a jab.
Nishiyama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griggs looks to land a right hand but Nishiyama moved out of range.
Nishiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nishiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Griggs misses.
Nishiyama lands a really nice looking cross but Griggs seems unphased.
Griggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nishiyama's hands.
Griggs connects with a right hand. Nishiyama shakes it off.
Nishiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nishiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs throws the left hand but Nishiyama avoids the punch easily.#KD2#
Nishiyama scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Griggs to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Griggs throws a big shot that misses.
Nishiyama lands a jab.
Nishiyama moves out of range as Griggs strikes.
Griggs lands with a straight right. Nishiyama didn't see that one coming.
Nishiyama tries to clinch up but Griggs circles away and keeps his distance.#T1##KD2#
Nishiyama clips Griggs with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Griggs a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#ROC2#Griggs is rocked!
Nishiyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Griggs avoids the head kick by Nishiyama.
A punch combination from Nishiyama misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Griggs thuds his right hand into Nishiyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs cracks Nishiyama with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Nishiyama is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Nishiyama is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Nishiyama could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
Frankie Griggs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Ryan Vs Loke
Date: Jun 05, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nishiyama has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nishiyama. #BC2#
Phap Qui manages to break the clinch.
Phap Qui moves in looking to clinch but Nishiyama pushes him off.
Nishiyama went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phap Qui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nishiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phap Qui misses with the body kick
and Nishiyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phap Qui misses with a body kick.#CL#
Phap Qui gets tackled into the ropes by Nishiyama. Nishiyama maintains the clinch.
Nishiyama lands a body punch. #BC#
Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phap Qui tries to clinch
and Phap Qui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nishiyama connects with a quick right hand that sends Phap Qui tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R7
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Nishiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cudlitz.
Nishiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Cudlitz is just out of range.
Nishiyama throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cudlitz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nishiyama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cudlitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nishiyama pulls Cudlitz in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nishiyama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cudlitz has picked Nishiyama up and slammed him! Nishiyama can't keep hold of the triangle and Cudlitz manages to pass to side control!
Nishiyama is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Cudlitz controlling the position from side mount.
Nishiyama is trying to buck Cudlitz off.
Cudlitz trying to control the position but Nishiyama is working away.
Cudlitz lands some shots froms side control.
Cudlitz is staying tight to Nishiyama's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cudlitz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cudlitz advances to mount.
Cudlitz lands a big elbow.
Cudlitz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Cudlitz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nishiyama is in a horrible position here. Cudlitz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cudlitz cracks Nishiyama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nishiyama wants to hold on but Cudlitz pushes him away.
Nishiyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cudlitz working Nishiyama over with strikes here.
Nishiyama is in a horrible position here. Cudlitz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cudlitz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nishiyama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nishiyama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
Michael Cudlitz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R5
Date: Mar 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nishiyama clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Nishiyama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hall uses from the top position.
Nishiyama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nishiyama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nishiyama trying to control the position here.
Nishiyama trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama managing to control the position.
Nishiyama wants to stand and escape but Hall is having none of it. #T1#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nishiyama is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hall tries to clinch but Nishiyama moves out of range.
Hall tries to clinch but Nishiyama is having none of it.
Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hall wants to clinch up but Nishiyama keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Nishiyama rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nishiyama manages to break the clinch.
Nishiyama throws a quick head kick that knocks Hall silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Nishiyama is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kurou Nishiyama!

Event: Nfld 30
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Van Cleefe.
Long lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Cleefe circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Long clinches with his opponent.
Van Cleefe digs a right hand underneath Long's ribcage. Long let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Long avoids the elbow strike from Van Cleefe, against the cage.
Van Cleefe avoiding damage as Long throws knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van Cleefe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Cleefe swinging wildly here.
Long throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Van Cleefe counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Cleefe trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Van Cleefe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Cleefe is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Cleefe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Long wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Long's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Cleefe working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to get an arm triangle but Long is defending well.
Long is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van Cleefe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van Cleefe working away.
Van Cleefe trying to control the action but Long is working from the bottom.
Van Cleefe working away.#T3##SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Long is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is trying to get an arm triangle but Long is defending well.
Long can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Long knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Van Cleefe taking a break here but Long is having none of it and regains half guard.
Van Cleefe is just content to waste time from the top position. Long takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Van Cleefe is stalling in the full guard.
Long looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Cleefe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Cleefe trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Long working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Cleefe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Long wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Long looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Long looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Long! #REVR#
Van Cleefe wants to control but Long postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Cleefe throws a series of strikes that have Long backpedaling. #CL#
Long clinches up against the cage.
Long avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Cleefe.
Long scores with a hook to the body.
Long digs a right hand underneath Van Cleefe's ribcage. Van Cleefe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Cleefe throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Cleefe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Long's brow. #BC#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Long slams his shin into Van Cleefe's torso.#CL#
Long has managed to clinch.
Long blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Long misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Long breaks the clinch.
Van Cleefe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Van Cleefe is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Van Cleefe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Long throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Van Cleefe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Long won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for a kimura but Long is defending well.
Long is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Long tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Cleefe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Long is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Van Cleefe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Cleefe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Long is trying to control Van Cleefe's posture but Van Cleefe avoids it. #T2#
Long tries to bench press Van Cleefe off him but Van Cleefe keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Van Cleefe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Cleefe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Long keeps working.
Van Cleefe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Van Cleefe looking to control but instead Long has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Van Cleefe throwing shots but Long is blocking nicely.
Long trying to control but Van Cleefe postures up. #SUB2#
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura here.
Van Cleefe stalling away here and it's allowed Long to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Van Cleefe won't allow Long to sweep him here.
Van Cleefe wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
Van Cleefe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Long keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Long keeping full guard, as Van Cleefe tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Long keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Van Cleefe avoids the head kick by Long. #TD2#
Long tries to sprawl but Van Cleefe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Van Cleefe passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Van Cleefe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Long is on top in guard.
Van Cleefe is looking to sweep but instead, Long has passed into half guard.
Van Cleefe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Long.
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 Ralph Long will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lee Van Cleefe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Long shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Cleefe's guard.
Van Cleefe looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Cleefe, not yet.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Cleefe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Long stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Van Cleefe has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Long manages to get his head free but now Van Cleefe has transitioned to an armbar! Long grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Van Cleefe! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Van Cleefe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lee Van Cleefe made sure he mentioned Vegan Gains, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R3
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nishiyama. #CL#
Nishiyama closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Nishiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nishiyama with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Nishiyama drives through and clinches with Green against the cage. #BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nishiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Nishiyama gets tackled into the cage by Green. Green maintains the clinch. #BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nishiyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green wants to clinch up but Nishiyama keeps it at a distance.
Nishiyama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nishiyama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green doesn't manage to clinch there - Nishiyama circles away.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nishiyama throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Nishiyama avoids the head kick by Green.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nishiyama fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
A slow jab from Nishiyama misses its intended target.
Nishiyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nishiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nishiyama. Nishiyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nishiyama. Nishiyama obviously looking to wear him down.
Green goes for a double leg but Nishiyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nishiyama continues to drive forward.
Nishiyama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nishiyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green tries to clinch but Nishiyama moves out of range. #CL#
Nishiyama clinches with his opponent.
Nishiyama effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nishiyama stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Green fails with the takedown.
Kurou Nishiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bil Green.
Nishiyama fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Nishiyama slams his shin into Green's torso.#T2#
Green takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Nishiyama. No joy for Green on that attempt. #CL#
Nishiyama moves into the clinch.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Nishiyama controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama blocks a body shot from Green.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nishiyama. #BC#
Nishiyama manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Nishiyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Nishiyama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Nishiyama throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Nishiyama.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nishiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Nishiyama stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Green works Nishiyama's body with a nice hook.
Green is looking to clinch. #CL#
Nishiyama pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Nishiyama, which made it look bad.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nishiyama finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nishiyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Nishiyama.#CUT#It looks like Bil Green has been cut.
Green throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nishiyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nishiyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Nishiyama was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nishiyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green swings for the body but Nishiyama moves out of range. #CL2#
Green moves into range and clinches up with Nishiyama.#BC#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Green. #KD#
Nishiyama lands a left and a right that send Green crashing to the mat, dazed. Nishiyama thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Green is rocked!
Green shoots in looking for a takedown but Nishiyama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Green's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Nishiyama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nishiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Nishiyama throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bil Green's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nishiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Nishiyama clinches. #BC#
Nishiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nishiyama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Nishiyama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Green scores with a jab to the body.
Green shoots in and drives through. Nishiyama sprawls well.
Green tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nishiyama keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Nishiyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green shoots in and drives through. Nishiyama sprawls well.
A combination from Green does no damage.
Nishiyama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Green tries to clinch up but Nishiyama circles away and keeps his distance.
Green wants to clinch.
Nishiyama throws a quick counter head kick but Green was just out of range.#T1#
Green shoots for a takedown but Nishiyama saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kurou Nishiyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bil Green.
Nishiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Nishiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nishiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Nishiyama clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nishiyama rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nishiyama's elbow. #BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch.
Nishiyama throws a right and a left that Green avoids nicely.
Nishiyama misses the shot to the body.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nishiyama but Nishiyama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A right-left combo lands from Nishiyama. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiyama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nishiyama circles away.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Nishiyama throws a nice head kick!
Nishiyama lands a nice looking kick to the body. Green takes a step back to recover.
Nishiyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Nishiyama works over Green's head and body with a nice combination.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Nishiyama finish him?
Nishiyama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Green moves into the clinch.#BC#
Nishiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nishiyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Nishiyama delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Nishiyama throws a body shot but no joy.
Nishiyama lands a nice looking body shot.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nishiyama is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Nishiyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Green is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nishiyama is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Green.
A head kick misses from Nishiyama. #CL#
Nishiyama moves into the clinch.
Nishiyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Green or not.
Green missing with knees to the body.
Green trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nishiyama drives through and clinches with Green against the cage.
Green missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nishiyama.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nishiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Nishiyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Nishiyama thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nishiyama counters with a straight right hand.
Green is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nishiyama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Nishiyama moves into the clinch.
Nishiyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Nishiyama rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Green throws a hook to the side of Nishiyama's head but Nishiyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nishiyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bil Green's cut.
That's time! Nishiyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nishiyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nishiyama rather than just go for the knockout.
Green is looking to clinch but Nishiyama is avoiding it.
Green misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Green rushes Nishiyama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Nishiyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nishiyama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nishiyama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Green smiles and moves away.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Green on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nishiyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Green is working Nishiyama over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nishiyama.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud. #T1##BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Nishiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nishiyama is looking to land body kicks.
Green lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nishiyama takes a step back to recover.
Nishiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green tries to clinch up but Nishiyama circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurou Nishiyama is winning the standup battle so far.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Nishiyama is just out of range.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nishiyama circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Nishiyama forces Green back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Green.
Bil Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nishiyama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nishiyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Green tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nishiyama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Nishiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Nishiyama gets tackled into the cage by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
Nishiyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nishiyama manages to avoid it.
Nishiyama throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nishiyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Nishiyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nishiyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nishiyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Green is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nishiyama.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Nishiyama has knocked Green down with a huge combo! Nishiyama steps away and waves a wobbly Green back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nishiyama throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Green tries to counter with a clinch but Nishiyama shakes him off and moves away.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nishiyama swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Nishiyama misses the target.
Green's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Green duly obliges.
Nishiyama punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Nishiyama catches Green right on the button with a cross.
Nishiyama lands a big head kick that sends Green to the canvas! Nishiyama follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurou Nishiyama!
Bil Green was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors IC&E Nutrition (6904) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898)'.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R2
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Nishiyama as Pallaton shoots in.#TD2#
Pallaton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pallaton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nishiyama taking some punishment here, with Pallaton in his half guard.
Pallaton prevents Nishiyama from standing back up.
Nishiyama is trying to maintain the position but Pallaton is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pallaton winds up and cracks Nishiyama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pallaton prevents Nishiyama from standing back up.
Nishiyama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pallaton on the ground.
Pallaton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pallaton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pallaton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pallaton 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Nishiyama is defending against the submission attempts here by Pallaton.
Nishiyama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pallaton scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Pallaton is nestled in close to Nishiyama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Pallaton there. #ROC2#Nishiyama is rocked!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pallaton lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Nishiyama is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pallaton lands a big elbow - Nishiyama is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pallaton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patamon Pallaton!
After winning the bout, Patamon Pallaton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 20
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Long thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it #TD#
and Petrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Petrov .
Long wants to stand up but Petrov is controlling him.
Long can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long wants to control but Petrov passes easily into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Petrov is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Petrov seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is pressing down on Long's thigh, looking to free his foot. Long is holding on for now.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Petrov 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Long is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrov is thwarting Long's attempts to control the position.
Long might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Long looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Long throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov .
Ralph Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Long - that will leave a mark!
Long ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Long misses with a wild combination.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Long tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Long misses
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A low kick lands for Long.
A combination from Long does no damage.
Long throws a low kick but it's checked well by Petrov .
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Long throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Long throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Long shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Long was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Long is keeping busy.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Long with the ground and pound but Petrov uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long preventing the sweep.
Long in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Long keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Petrov 's head.
Long loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is trying to control the position but Long postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Petrov wants to control from the top but Long keeps moving.
We've been informed that Long has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ralph Long will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Long.
The fighters circling - Long throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Long fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Petrov .
Long throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Rutger Petrov has been cut.
Petrov scores with the left hand. Long knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Long looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Long is nestled in close to Petrov , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Long throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Ralph Long has got the better of the ground game so far.
Long slips a nice elbow through Petrov 's hands, connecting with Petrov 's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Long lands a nice short elbow.
Petrov gets full guard.
Long must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Long accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrov managing to control the position.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Petrov wants to sweep here but Long controlling him for the moment.
Long throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Long shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Long.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Long is looking for the big counter here.
Long ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Long is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Long pulls guard.
Long has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Long not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov stops Long from standing up.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Long is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petrov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Long looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Petrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petrov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Long has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph Long showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rutger Petrov 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Long throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Long.
Long misses with a body shot.
Long throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Long is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Long tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
Long tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Long goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Long blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Long jumps into guard, dragging Petrov to the mat.
Petrov passes into half guard.
Long won't allow Petrov to pass to mount. #T1#
Petrov is looking to take a break and control but Long is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Long controlling the position for now.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Long trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
Long is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov trying to control the pace.
Long trying to control but Petrov postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petrov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Long moves into the clinch.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Long fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Long paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3##KD2#
Long lands a big head kick that sends Petrov tumbling to the mat! Long takes a step backwards and waves Petrov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Long throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Petrov gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Petrov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rutger Petrov . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Long has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrov uses from the top position.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov pushing down on Long's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Petrov is working for a kimura but Long is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Long throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Long is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Long misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Long wants to stand back up but Petrov manages to pass into side control.
Rutger Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralph Long is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Long dodges the ground and pound from Petrov .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Long!
Ralph Long managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Seventh Circle Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R1
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nishiyama.#KD#
Nishiyama drops Banik with a beautiful combination! Banik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nishiyama is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Branko Banik has been cut.
Banik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banik shoots for a double leg takedown but Nishiyama sprawls well. He's pushed Banik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nishiyama scores with a body shot.
Banik throws a lazy right hand but Nishiyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nishiyama tries to counter by clinching up but Banik breaks away and moves out of range.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banik.
Nishiyama misses with a head kick.
Nishiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Banik off balance momentarily.
Banik throws a jab but it's blocked by Nishiyama.
No joy there for Nishiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Nishiyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Nishiyama on the inside.
Nishiyama is trying to pull guard but Banik turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nishiyama is working Banik over against the cage.#BC#
Nishiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nishiyama closes the distance and pushes Banik back into the cage.#BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Jab, jab by Nishiyama - just one landing.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nishiyama digs a good body shot into Banik's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nishiyama.
Nishiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Banik off balance momentarily.
Banik misses with a body shot.
Nishiyama throws a head kick but Banik moves out of range.
And Banik tries to counter it with a takedown but Nishiyama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nishiyama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Nishiyama instigates a clinch.
Nishiyama lands a shot to the body.
Banik blocks an elbow strike.
Banik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Nishiyama manages to break the clinch.
Nishiyama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nishiyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nishiyama is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banik missing with a left hand there. Nishiyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nishiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Banik circles away.
Banik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nishiyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Nishiyama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banik walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nishiyama.
Banik looks winded!
Banik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nishiyama looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Nishiyama drives through and clinches with Banik against the cage. #BC#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banik avoids the head kick by Nishiyama.
Banik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nishiyama.
Banik has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Nishiyama has knocked Banik down with a huge combo! Nishiyama steps away and waves a wobbly Banik back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nishiyama connects with a right that clearly hurt Banik. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Nishiyama proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Banik collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurou Nishiyama!

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