Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DSC STRIKE 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makwame!
Makwame throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sakai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakai doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Makwame counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Makwame gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makwame is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makwame trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai is trying to keep Makwame in close. #T1#
Makwame lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makwame 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakai is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sakai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Makwame looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Makwame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Makwame is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.
Sakai forces his way into half guard.
Makwame trying to control but Sakai postures up.
Makwame works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makwame is trying to control the position but Sakai postures up.
Makwame looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakai is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Makwame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sakai preventing the sweep.
Sakai wants to control from the top but Makwame keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Makwame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Makwame working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Makwame successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Makwame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makwame trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Makwame working for a triangle but Sakai defends it easily.
Sakai looking to sit in guard and control but Makwame gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makwame advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Makwame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Makwame misses with a looping left.
Sakai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakai.
Makwame tries for a takedown but Sakai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Sakai responds with a good body kick, but Makwame manages to step out the way in time.
Makwame has been working on his balance at Holding Cell, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sakai.
Moses Makwame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakai avoids the head kick by Makwame.
Makwame moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai looks for a takedown but Makwame sprawls well.
As Sakai looks to move away, Makwame throws a big counter combo but Sakai just gets out of the way.
Moses Makwame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.
Makwame throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Makwame misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Makwame closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Makwame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Makwame darts in and clinches Sakai up against the cage.#TD#
Makwame pulls guard successfully.
Sakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Makwame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makwame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makwame wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Makwame is working hard here to advance position.
Sakai pushing down on Makwame's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makwame trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up.
Moses Makwame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makwame tries to roll over but Sakai keeps him under control.
Sakai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makwame trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up. #T3#
Makwame moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makwame has Sakai pulled in close to control his posture.
Makwame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakai can do to turn this around?
Sakai throws a big right hand that misses.
Makwame will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Makwame finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Makwame stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Makwame fails to land with a series of punches. #T4##TD2#
Sakai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makwame's half guard.
Makwame works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Sakai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Makwame throws a head kick but Sakai moves out of range.
And Sakai tries to counter it with a takedown but Makwame pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Makwame's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makwame throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Makwame dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makwame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makwame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Sakai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makwame, pushing him back against the cage.
Makwame lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakai backwards.
Sakai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makwame fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makwame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makwame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makwame defends it well.
Makwame lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt.
Makwame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makwame - that will leave a mark!
Sakai has a takedown stuffed.
Moses Makwame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.#CL#
Makwame closes the distance and pushes Sakai back into the cage.#TD#
Makwame successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Makwame looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sakai passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sakai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Makwame controlling the position for now.
Makwame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makwame defends it well.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sakai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well. #T3#
Makwame tries to kick Sakai off but Sakai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Makwame is looking to improve his position.
Makwame moves into full guard.
Sakai stands and throws Makwame's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Makwame's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Makwame sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakai is looking to take a break and control but Makwame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makwame defends it well.
Moses Makwame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakai prevents Makwame from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura here.
Yasunori Sakai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sakai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makwame is just riding it out for now. Sakai eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Makwame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makwame, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Makwame!
A victorious Moses Makwame thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Yasunori Sakai stepped up to the mic, saying 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.

Event: BFF 44: Willis vs. Badass
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Yamada doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Yoshida holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yamada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamada goes for a takedown attempt but Yoshida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hitoshi Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yamada.
Yoshida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoshida swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamada.
We've been hearing reports that Yoshida has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yamada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yoshida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamada at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Yoshida rushes Yamada and presses him up against the ropes.#TD#
Yoshida gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida content to control rather than advance.
Yoshida works his way into full mount! #T1#
Yoshida wants to take Yamada's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Yoshida is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamada frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Yoshida is working for a guillotine from mount but Yamada frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Yoshida looking for a guillotine from mount but Yamada is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Yoshida wants to finish this one by submission but Yamada is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Yoshida.
Yamada is controlling an arm, preventing Yoshida from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Yoshida forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Yoshida working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Yamada is doing well to defend. Yoshida seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Yamada is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hitoshi Yoshida!
A very excited looking Hitoshi Yoshida 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.
In defeat, Takeshi Yamada stepped up to the mic, saying 'みんなさんごめんなさい！すぎのファイトもと強いになる！'.

Event: BFF 43: Kasza vs. Obermueller
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Fukunishi misses with the combination.
Fukunishi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice uppercut there from Byrd.
Fukunishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Fukunishi is rocked!
Byrd fakes the body blow, causing Fukunishi to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fukunishi goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adelaide Byrd!
A very excited looking Adelaide Byrd rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Hidetoshi Fukunishi was interviewed post fight and said 'くそ！ごめんよ！'.

Event: BFF 43: Kasza vs. Obermueller
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Makunouchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pigeon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pigeon, as that shot connected.
A combination from Makunouchi does no damage.
Pigeon lands with a good body shot.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
Pigeon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pigeon dips to his left and cracks Makunouchi with an uppercut!
Makunouchi walks into a left hand.
Pigeon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makunouchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pigeon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makunouchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makunouchi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pigeon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makunouchi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Makunouchi misses with a combination
and Pigeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makunouchi drops his hands momentarily and Pigeon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makunouchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pigeon throws a shot to the body.
Makunouchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Pigeon.
Makunouchi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been informed that Pigeon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Pigeon with a hook.
Nice body punch from Pigeon.
Tim Pigeon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pigeon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pigeon lands a glancing blow to the side of Makunouchi's head.
Pigeon scores with a jab. Makunouchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pigeon scores with a punch to the head.
Makunouchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pigeon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Makunouchi is rocked!
Pigeon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Makunouchi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pigeon drops Makunouchi with a big left hand! Makunouchi is injured, injured bad! Pigeon jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Pigeon!
In defeat, Ippo Makunouchi stepped up to the mic, saying 'ごめんなさい！すぎのファイトもと強いになる！'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Pulmber #TD2#
and Sakai counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pulmber is trying to escape back to his feet but Sakai uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Sakai tries for a kimura but Pulmber is defending well.
Pulmber throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sakai takes a little break here. Pulmber wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Sakai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulmber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakai's guard! Nice work there by Pulmber!
Sakai trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Sakai has his foot on Pulmber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pulmber works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sakai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulmber defends it easily.
Pulmber looking to pass the guard.
Pulmber trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pulmber trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai pulls Pulmber in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Sakai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sakai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Sakai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pulmber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sakai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pulmber fails with the takedown.
Sakai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pulmber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sakai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pulmber misses with a low kick as Sakai jumps back.#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.
Sakai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pulmber pinned against the cage. Pulmber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakai shoots in looking for a takedown but Pulmber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Magnus Pulmber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.
Pulmber throws a head kick that misses.
Sakai's coach down at Lock and Roll Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Sakai gets a takedown into half guard.
Sakai 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulmber punching from the bottom.
Pulmber trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Pulmber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pulmber stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Pulmber throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sakai counters with a shoot takedown. Pulmber fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakai trying to control but Pulmber is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pulmber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sakai, into his guard. #REVR#
Pulmber trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakai is retaining full guard. #T1#
Pulmber wants to get up but he can't break Sakai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pulmber looking to pass the guard.
Pulmber trying to control but Sakai is working from the bottom.
Sakai managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pulmber passes into half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pulmber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakai regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a triangle here but Pulmber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB#
Pulmber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Sakai is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Pulmber seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sakai struggling a bit here.
Sakai is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakai is not content to let Pulmber control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pulmber tries for a takedown but Sakai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pulmber lands with a nice body punch.
Sakai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pulmber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakai shoots and misses #CL#
and Pulmber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pulmber wants a takedown.
Sakai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulmber's elbow.
Pulmber is trying to pull guard but Sakai has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pulmber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai goes for a takedown attempt but Pulmber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pulmber connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pulmber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sakai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pulmber is trying to defend but Sakai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Sakai seems to be working for a kimura but Pulmber defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sakai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sakai passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber is looking to regain half guard here but Sakai keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB2#
Sakai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pulmber prevents Sakai from moving into mount.
Pulmber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pulmber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakai's back!
Pulmber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakai can do to turn this around?
Sakai tries to break free.
Pulmber missing with strikes. #T2#
Sakai trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pulmber is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sakai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Magnus Pulmber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulmber misses with punches from the back.
Pulmber thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sakai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pulmber tries to keep control of the position but Sakai is staying busy.#T3##SUB#
Pulmber tightening his grip on Sakai, looking for the choke.
Pulmber throwing strikes and Sakai squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Pulmber thowing shots but they're missing.
Pulmber looking to control but Sakai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pulmber landing shots from mount. #T4#
Sakai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pulmber is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pulmber trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakai 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pulmber!
Yasunori Sakai was interviewed post fight and said 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.

Event: BFF 38: Boone vs. Silva
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Makunouchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Muto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makunouchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muto throws out a powerful jab.
Muto throws a big shot that misses.
Muto swats away the attempt to clinch by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muto was well out of range. Poor timing from Makunouchi.
Muto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makunouchis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Muto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makunouchi.
Despite the aggression on Makunouchi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makunouchi.
Muto looks to score with a jab to the body but Makunouchi is just out of range.
Muto lands a jab.
Masa Muto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muto misses with a hook. Makunouchi ducked under it nicely.
Muto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muto throws out a loose jab but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muto lands a jab.
Makunouchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makunouchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Makunouchi misses. #T1#
Makunouchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muto throws an off balance right hand
enabling Makunouchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Muto throws a poor cross that misses
and Makunouchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makunouchi swinging wildly here.
Makunouchi avoids the body shot from Muto.
Makunouchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Makunouchi moves away from the strike by Muto.
Makunouchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makunouchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makunouchi.
Masa Muto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunouchi.
Makunouchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muto throws out the jab.
Makunouchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muto's waist but Muto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makunouchi off to one side. #T2#
Muto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makunouchi.
Muto misses with a body shot
and Makunouchi counters with a three punch combo that has Muto backing up. Muto nods at Makunouchi to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makunouchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A combination from Makunouchi does no damage.
Makunouchi looks winded!
Muto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makunouchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muto lands a glancing blow to the side of Makunouchi's head.
Makunouchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muto cracks Makunouchi with a good jab.
Muto catches Makunouchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muto takes a swing at Makunouchi's ribcage but misses.
Muto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Muto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makunouchi manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Muto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makunouchi slips a jab from Muto.
Makunouchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch lands to the side of Makunouchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makunouchi just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Muto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makunouchi slips under a jab.
Muto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muto misses with a straight right.
Muto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makunouchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Muto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makunouchi throws a series of punches but Muto moves out of range.
It looked like Muto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makunouchi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Muto rather than just go for the knockout.
Makunouchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muto to score with a decent uppercut.
Muto connects with a crisp jab.
Muto misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Makunouchi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Muto throws a right hand that misses
and Makunouchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muto throws a hook but Makunouchi blocks it.
Makunouchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makunouchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Muto. Beautiful body shot.
Muto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makunouchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muto throws out the jab.
Makunouchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Muto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makunouchi has time to react.
Muto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makunouchi has time to react.
Makunouchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muto.
Masa Muto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makunouchi on the side of the head.
Makunouchi throws a right hand that Muto ducks under and follows up with a left that Muto also avoids with ease.
Muto cracks Makunouchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makunouchi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makunouchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muto.
Muto lands with a straight right. Makunouchi didn't see that one coming.
Muto throws a jab when Makunouchi was well out of range.#T5#
A big right from Muto misses.
Muto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muto lands a jab to the head.
Muto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makunouchi moves out of range as Muto strikes.
Muto slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makunouchi's hands.
A shot to the liver by Muto. Beautiful body shot.
Muto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makunouchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muto.
Muto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makunouchi's head.#ROC#
Makunouchi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muto with a jab.
Makunouchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Muto finish him?
Makunouchi gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Muto gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Makunouchi is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Muto!
The defeated Ippo Makunouchi had this to say: 'ごめんなさい！すぎのファイトもと強いになる！'.

Event: QFC Tournament 875 Round 2
Date: Sep 10, 2018

#R1#
Fukunishi goes for a double leg but Hensley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hensley continues to drive forward.
Hensley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fukunishi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hensley. #TD#
Hensley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fukunishi's guard.
Fukunishi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Hensley drops back looking for a leg! Fukunishi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fukunishi manages to kick Hensley off! Hensley jumps back into Fukunishi's guard.
Fukunishi keeping moving, preventing Hensley from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hensley is fighting to break Fukunishi's control of his arms but Fukunishi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Fukunishi trying to control the position.
Fukunishi wants to sweep but no luck.
Hensley trying to control but Fukunishi is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fukunishi keeping full guard, as Hensley tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hensley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fukunishi swivels and escapes.
Hensley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hensley scores with a punch to the head.
Fukunishi has his takedown stuffed
letting Hensley counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fukunishi chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Hensley clinches with his opponent.
Fukunishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fukunishi goes for a takedown attempt but Hensley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Noah Hensley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hidetoshi Fukunishi.
Fukunishi swinging wildly here.
Fukunishi closes the distance and clinches up with Hensley, looking for a takedown. Fukunishi pushes Hensley against the cage but Hensley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fukunishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hensley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukunishi's waist but Fukunishi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hensley off to one side.
Fukunishi avoids the head kick by Hensley.
Hensley swinging wildly here. #T3#
Fukunishi shoots in but Hensley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fukunishi looks winded!
Hensley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hensley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukunishi's waist but Fukunishi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hensley off to one side. #TD#
Hensley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hensley trying to control the action but Fukunishi is working from the bottom.
Fukunishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hensley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hensley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hensley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fukunishi keeps working. #T4##SU#
Hensley stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fukunishi or perhaps it was just good defense by Hensley, which made it look bad.
Fukunishi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hensley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hensley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hensley throws a series of punches but Fukunishi moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fukunishi drives through and clinches with Hensley against the cage.
Hensley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Hensley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Fukunishi forces Hensley back against the cage and clinches.
Fukunishi is trying to drag Hensley to the mat but Hensley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fukunishi stalling the fight. #TD2#
Fukunishi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hensley regains guard immediately. #ES#
Hensley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hensley is trying to pull guard but Fukunishi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Fukunishi pulls guard effortlessly.
Hensley wants to pass the guard but Fukunishi is keeping the position.
Noah Hensley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hensley works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hensley in particular looking to stall.
Fukunishi wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Hensley gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fukunishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fukunishi slips a jab and a cross from Hensley.
Danga de danga de dang - Fukunishi scores with a four punch combination!
Hensley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Hensley misses. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Hensley. Beautiful body shot.
Fukunishi darts in looking for a takedown but Hensley gets double underhooks and turns Fukunishi into the cage.
Fukunishi is breathing heavily.
Hensley throws a nice looking combination but Fukunishi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Hensley instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fukunishi decides to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Hensley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fukunishi, up you get!
Hensley moves in looking to clinch but Fukunishi pushes him off.
Hensley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hensley throws a hook but Fukunishi avoids it easily.
Hensley looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Fukunishi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fukunishi is nestled in close to Hensley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Fukunishi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hensley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fukunishi.
Hensley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hensley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukunishi can do to turn this around?
Hensley continues to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hensley tries to get to full guard but Fukunishi has control of the leg.
Hensley manages to get to full guard.
Fukunishi scoring with some ground and pound.
Fukunishi content to stall in guard here.
Hensley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Hensley dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Fukunishi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Fukunishi kicks Hensley off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Fukunishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Fukunishi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Fukunishi manages to break the clinch.
Fukunishi lands an overhand right.
Fukunishi shoots in for a double leg but Hensley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hensley tries to close the distance and clinch but Fukunishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hensley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukunishi's waist but Fukunishi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hensley off to one side.
And Fukunishi tries to counter it with a takedown but Hensley pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Hensley throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Fukunishi closes the distance and pushes Hensley back into the cage.
Fukunishi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Fukunishi pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukunishi working a defensive guard but Hensley passes into half guard.
Hensley tries to stand and escape but Fukunishi is controlling the position.
Hensley is keen to just control but Fukunishi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hensley is looking for a kimura here.
Fukunishi is pressing down on Hensley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fukunishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Fukunishi controls Hensley momentarily but Hensley frees himself.
Fukunishi keeping moving, preventing Hensley from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fukunishi wants to reverse the position here. Hensley has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Fukunishi is forced to tap! Fukunishi looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Noah Hensley!
In defeat, Hidetoshi Fukunishi stepped up to the mic, saying 'くそ！ごめんよ！'.

Event: QFC Tournament 875 Round 1
Date: Sep 09, 2018

#R1#
Sakai shoots in for a takedown but Fukunishi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Fukunishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fukunishi tries for a takedown but Sakai circles away easily#CL2#
and Sakai counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Fukunishi pulls guard effortlessly.
Fukunishi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakai is one step ahead there.
Sakai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES#
Fukunishi has his feet on Sakai's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sakai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fukunishi is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T1##SUB2#
Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukunishi, who protects the arm well.
Sakai wants to control but Fukunishi is keeping him busy.
Sakai throws a strike aimed at the side of Fukunishi's head but Fukunishi avoids it well.#SUB2#
Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukunishi, who protects the arm well.
Fukunishi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Sakai stalling away here and it's allowed Fukunishi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fukunishi striking from his own guard.
Sakai advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakai wants to take a breather but Fukunishi is having none of it.
Fukunishi wants to control but Sakai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sakai seems to be looking for submissions.
Fukunishi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sakai.
Sakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Fukunishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai works over Fukunishi with some ground and pound from guard.
Fukunishi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sakai manages to pass to side control.
Fukunishi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES#
Fukunishi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt. #T4##TD2#
Sakai scores with a takedown into Fukunishi's guard.
Fukunishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sakai working a defensive guard here.
Fukunishi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakai controls Fukunishi momentarily but Fukunishi frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hidetoshi Fukunishi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fukunishi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakai avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Fukunishi moves into the clinch.
Sakai just leaning against Fukunishi, taking a breather.
Fukunishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sakai up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sakai has Fukunishi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sakai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fukunishi tumbling to the mat - Sakai dives into Fukunishi's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Sakai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fukunishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fukunishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakai has Fukunishi pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakai is trying to control the position but Fukunishi postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fukunishi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fukunishi wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving.
Sakai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukunishi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakai wants to sweep but no luck.
Fukunishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Fukunishi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sakai blocks a jab.#TD2#
Sakai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Sakai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fukunishi sees it coming and defends easily.
Sakai trying to control the action but Fukunishi is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura here.
Fukunishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakai on the ground.
Fukunishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fukunishi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukunishi is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yasunori Sakai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fukunishi misses with a head kick.
Fukunishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakai pinned against the cage. Sakai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fukunishi.
Sakai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fukunishi defends it nicely.
Hidetoshi Fukunishi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukunishi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakai's waist but Sakai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fukunishi off to one side.
Sakai unleashes a big counter combination but Fukunishi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidetoshi Fukunishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fukunishi avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Fukunishi misses with an uppercut. Sakai saw that one coming.
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt.
Fukunishi stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukunishi throws a nice looking combination but Sakai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukunishi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakai.#CL#
Fukunishi clinches up with Sakai and pushes him back against the cage.
Sakai jumps guard but Fukunishi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC#
Fukunishi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukunishi shoots for a takedown but Sakai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukunishi defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukunishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakai as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Fukunishi gets caught flat footed, as Sakai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukunishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fukunishi holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakai passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Sakai landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Sakai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sakai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fukunishi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sakai but great work by Fukunishi.
Sakai is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Sakai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Sakai dodges the ground and pound from Fukunishi.
Fukunishi is looking to take a break and control but Sakai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fukunishi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakai tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hidetoshi Fukunishi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fukunishi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Hidetoshi Fukunishi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Yasunori Sakai!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hidetoshi Fukunishi!

Hidetoshi Fukunishi wins by split decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hidetoshi Fukunishi made sure he mentioned Bee Krazy , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Yasunori Sakai had this to say: 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2018

#R1#
Makunouchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makunouchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDevlin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDevlin misses with a wild combination.
McDevlin dives in and grabs Makunouchi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makunouchi pushes down on McDevlin's head and hops out.
Makunouchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDevlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi.
McDevlin looks for a takedown but Makunouchi sprawls well.
Makunouchi throwing a counter right hand but McDevlin manages to avoid it.
Makunouchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makunouchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cayson McDevlin.
Makunouchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDevlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi throws a hook but McDevlin avoids it easily.
Makunouchi tries to bum rush McDevlin with a series of wild strikes but McDevlin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makunouchi slips a jab and a cross from McDevlin.
McDevlin fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
McDevlin tries for a takedown but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cayson McDevlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi looks for a takedown but McDevlin sprawls well.
Makunouchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDevlin.
McDevlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makunouchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDevlin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDevlin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Makunouchi has closed the distance and engaged McDevlin in a clinch. #BC#
Makunouchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDevlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makunouchi swivels and escapes.
Makunouchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Makunouchi pushes McDevlin up against the cage in a clinch.
McDevlin working hard to break the clinch.
McDevlin wants to get back to striking at distance but Makunouchi won't allow it.
Makunouchi stops a takedown attempt from McDevlin.
I was talking to Makunouchi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDevlin is trying to break the clinch but Makunouchi is controlling him.#T2#
Makunouchi has McDevlin pressed against the cage, preventing McDevlin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDevlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makunouchi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Makunouchi is pressed up against the cage. McDevlin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makunouchi down to the mat. Makunouchi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Makunouchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDevlin.
As McDevlin looks to move away, Makunouchi throws a big counter combo but McDevlin just gets out of the way.
McDevlin looks to land a combination but Makunouchi avoids it well.
McDevlin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makunouchi defends it nicely.
A punch combination from McDevlin misses. #CL#
Makunouchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Makunouchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makunouchi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Makunouchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDevlin.
Makunouchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makunouchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
McDevlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makunouchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDevlin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makunouchi defends it nicely.
Makunouchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab lands there for McDevlin.#CL#
Makunouchi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDevlin, pushing him back against the cage.
McDevlin tries to circle away but Makunouchi has him pinned against the cage.
McDevlin goes for a takedown attempt but Makunouchi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from McDevlin misses. #T4#
McDevlin fails with a takedown attempt.
McDevlin looks winded!#CL#
Makunouchi moves into range and clinches up with McDevlin.#BC#
Makunouchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDevlin slips a jab and a cross from Makunouchi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDevlin misses with the combination.
Makunouchi is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Makunouchi shuts the power down on McDevlin. Lights out, game over! Makunouchi is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ippo Makunouchi!
After winning the bout, Ippo Makunouchi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2018

#R1#
Lyons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Yamada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lyons is trying to defend but Yamada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lyons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lyons is trying to escape back to his feet but Yamada uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Yamada decides to stand back up. Yamada steps back and let's Lyons get back to his feet.#CL#
Lyons forces Yamada back against the cage and clinches.
Yamada fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1##TD2#
Lyons is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yamada is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lyons to the mat. Lyons regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lyons is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yamada dives into side control. #REVR#
Lyons prevents Yamada from improving position.
Yamada cracks Lyons with a big elbow. #SU2#
Yamada has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lyons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Yamada rushes Lyons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Yamada pulls guard.
Lyons trying to control but Yamada is working from the bottom.
Lyons throws a big right hand that misses.
Yamada seems keen to control Lyons's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Lyons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamada pulls Lyons in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yamada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl out of it but Yamada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyons is looking to counter the offense by Yamada and move into the clinch.
Doyle Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yamada.#T3#
Yamada with a poor takedown
and Lyons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Yamada closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lyons to the mat! Lyons manages to get full guard.
Yamada looks winded!
Yamada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yamada postures up and lands a big shot to Lyons's brow.
Yamada landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lyons looking for a guillotine here but Yamada defends easily. #T4#
Yamada pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.#ES#
Lyons manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lyons stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Yamada rushes Lyons and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada wants to get back to striking at distance but Lyons won't allow it.
Lyons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lyons lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Yamada lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yamada wants to control but Lyons is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Takeshi Yamada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Yamada with that takedown attempt.
Lyons tries to counter with a takedown but Yamada is quick to defend against it.
Yamada with a poor takedown
and Lyons counters with a two punch combo.
Yamada shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yamada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doyle Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Yamada.
Yamada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamada is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lyons clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Lyons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lyons but Lyons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doyle Lyons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Yamada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lyons missing with punches from the bottom.
Lyons is looking to escape.
Takeshi Yamada has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Lyons is looking for a sweep. Yamada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamada trying to control from half guard but Lyons is working away.
Lyons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yamada stops Lyons from getting back to his feet.
Lyons is trying to escape back to his feet but Yamada uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Yamada landing strikes. #SU2#
Yamada stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Takeshi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lyons gets a clinch. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yamada is looking for a takedown.
Lyons fails to pull guard.
Lyons swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lyons working hard to break the clinch.
Lyons fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lyons scores with a shot to the side of Yamada's head. #TD2#
Yamada gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lyons is trying to escape back to his feet but Yamada uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T4#
Lyons is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yamada asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Yamada controls the position from side control.
Yamada prevents Lyons from escaping the position.
Yamada cracks Lyons with a big elbow.
Lyons tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yamada works to advance to full mount. Lyons defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamada lands a heavy elbow.
You get the feeling that Lyons really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeshi Yamada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yamada fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lyons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Lyons forces Yamada back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Yamada drags the fight down to the ground.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons throwing strikes from guard but Yamada blocks nicely.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Yamada keeps moving.
Lyons will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yamada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyons looking to sit in guard and control but Yamada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Yamada is standing up over Lyons. Lyons looks to escape but Yamada dives into side control.
Lyons tries to buck Yamada off but Yamada is having none of it.
Lyons is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Yamada's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lyons tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamada is working Lyons over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC2#
Lyons is rocked!#T2#
Yamada cracks Lyons with a big elbow.
Oh Lyons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lyons takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB2#
Yamada has hold of Lyons's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lyons seems comfortable defending it but Yamada has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lyons is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lyons is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yamada couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Yamada!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
Matsui drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matsui lands an elbow.
Surtic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Surtic gets full guard.#SUB2#
Surtic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Surtic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matsui doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matsui manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Surtic is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Matsui frees his head nicely. Oh but Surtic has switched to an armbar! Matsui is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Citrus Surtic!
After the fight, Citrus Surtic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Makunouchi moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Makunouchi there.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Makunouchi has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makunouchi gets underhooks to prevent Fitzgerald's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Makunouchi pulls guard.
Fitzgerald postures up and lands a big shot to Makunouchi's brow.
Makunouchi looking to control. #T1#
Fitzgerald throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzgerald throwing strikes from guard but Makunouchi blocks nicely.
Fitzgerald controlling from the top position. #SU#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makunouchi, up you get!
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Makunouchi throws a solid leg kick but Fitzgerald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makunouchi.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makunouchi. #TD2#
Makunouchi is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Fitzgerald is in big trouble! Makunouchi is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Fitzgerald. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ippo Makunouchi!
A relieved looking Ippo Makunouchi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
me with a poor takedown #TD#
and Yamada counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
me gets back to full guard.
Yamada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yamada seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down me for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Yamada pushing down on me's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
me trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Yamada seems content to control.
Yamada'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.
me tries to get to full guard but Yamada has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
me is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Yamada is looking for a kimura here.
Yamada content to control rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A head kick from me lands but Yamada takes it in his stride.
Yamada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamada wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Yamada pushes me up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Yamada pulls guard.
me is fighting to break Yamada's control of his arms but Yamada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Yamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamada looking for a sweep. Not yet Yamada, not yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Yamada closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yamada lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Yamada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Yamada shoots in and gets a takedown into me's guard.
Yamada stays in close to me's body and controls the position.
Yamada pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. me is keeping the position for now.
Yamada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
me trying to control the position. #T1#
Yamada cracks me with a solid left hand.
Yamada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of me's head.
Yamada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES2#
me wriggles free and stands up.
me throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Yamada counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yamada.
me keeping full guard, as Yamada tries to pass.
Yamada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
me being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Takeshi Yamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamada looking to pass the guard.
Yamada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yamada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that me can do to turn this around?#T3#
me trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
me is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yamada is just too persistent for him and manages to trip me to the mat. me regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yamada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
me is trying to control the position but Yamada postures up.
Yamada cracks me with a solid left hand.
Yamada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yamada working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Yamada is working me over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yamada postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yamada won't allow me to get back to his feet.
Yamada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yamada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yamada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamada stays in close to me's body and controls the position.
Yamada is working me over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Yamada dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
me shoots in and drives through. Yamada sprawls well.
me tries for a takedown but Yamada circles away easily#TD#
and Yamada counters with a single leg into guard. me didn't expect that.
Yamada engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamada connects with a couple of short punches.
Yamada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada postures up.
Yamada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yamada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Further stalling from Yamada.
me throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yamada.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
me manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yamada's best efforts.#T2#
me is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yamada scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU#
Yamada stands up out of the half guard.
me shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yamada eats them both and turns towards me to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
me swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Yamada counters with a single leg into guard. me didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yamada lands a couple of digs.
Yamada content to stall in guard here.
me 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.#T3#
Yamada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yamada wants to pass the guard but me is keeping the position.#SUB2#
me pushes a forearm under Yamada's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Yamada is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remember me!
Remember me was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennit gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makunouchi counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Makunouchi closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Makunouchi breaks from the clinch.
Bennit stuffs the takedown attempt from Makunouchi. Makunouchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bennit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makunouchi defends it nicely.
Makunouchi lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makunouchi.#CL#
Makunouchi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Bennit is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bennit working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Makunouchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makunouchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Bennit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but Bennit passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Bennit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makunouchi is trying to stand back up but Bennit is controlling him
Makunouchi wants to improve his position but Bennit is controlling well. #SUB2#
Makunouchi is trying to control Bennit 's posture. Bennit takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Makunouchi! Bennit is rotating here... this could be the end... Makunouchi is out! Bennit has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunther Bennit !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1#
Matsui keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryte is looking to clinch but Matsui is avoiding it.
Ryte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsui tries to avoid it but Ryte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsui to the ground. Matsui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Matsui bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matsui working the head and body with strikes.
Matsui knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryte on the ground.
Matsui working away.
Matsui working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Matsui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryte tries to buck Matsui off but Matsui is having none of it.
Ryte is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ryte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryte tries to escape but Matsui is in control.
Ryte is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsui controlling the position.
Ryte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matsui trying to mount his opponent but Ryte defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsui takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsui tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ryte controls his leg.
Matsui content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Matsui stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Matsui gets a clinch. #T3##TD#
Matsui has picked Ryte up - he's going for a ride! Matsui dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from Matsui there.
Matsui lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ryte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ryte looking for a guillotine here but Matsui defends easily. #SUB2#
Matsui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsui has managed to get both his arms back between Ryte's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Matsui with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryte trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Matsui lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsui is looking to pass into half guard but Ryte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ryte is in guard.#REVB#
Matsui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsui tries to get out of the position.
Matsui pulls Ryte in close to prevent any damage.
Ryte looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsui dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ryte fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Matsui closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryte did well to prevent Matsui getting side control.
Ryte tries to get to full guard but Matsui has control of the leg.
Matsui controlling the pace.
Matsui uses his free foot to push down on Ryte's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryte.
Matsui controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Matsui is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Matsui moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ryte has worked his arm free - good work by Ryte! #SUB#
Matsui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryte trying to control from the bottom.
Ryte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryte controls Matsui momentarily but Matsui frees himself.
Matsui seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Ryte has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matsui should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ryte has tightened it up now! Matsui should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rizzo Ryte!

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