Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 9
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
Murata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oehman.
Murata slips under a jab from Oehman.#CL2#
Murata drives through and clinches with Oehman against the cage.
Oehman misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murata.
Oehman throws a head punch that misses.
Oehman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oehman is trying to force a seperation but Murata has the dominant position.#BC2#
Murata's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oehman scores with a decent looking hook.
Oehman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murata.
Oehman throws a sloppy head kick and Murata moves out of range easily.
Oehman throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Murata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oehman's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Murata postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Oehman to stand up.
Oehman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oehman swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Murata holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Murata manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Oehman scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Murata moves into range and clinches up with Oehman.
Oehman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oehman misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Oehman breaks from the clinch.
Oehman misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Murata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oehman to the mat! Oehman manages to get full guard.

Oehman has his feet on Murata's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Murata moves out of range as Oehman strikes.
That kick from Oehman tenderised Murata's leg. Murata is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oehman throws out the jab.
Oehman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murata misses with a two punch combination.
Oehman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murata is out of range.
Murata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oehman defends it well.
Oehman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Murata throws a head kick that misses.
Oehman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Billy Oehman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oehman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oehman thows a leg kick but Murata checks it #TD2#
and Murata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oehman!
Oehman is trying to control Murata's posture but Murata avoids it.
Murata misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oehman struggling a bit here.
Murata happy to just control the position for now.
Oehman is looking to regain half guard here but Murata keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Murata moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oehman tries to buck Murata off but Murata is having none of it.
Oehman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murata controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Murata is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oehman defends it well. #SUB2#
Murata seems to be looking for submissions.
Murata is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Oehman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murata wants to stand but Oehman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oehman is trying to control but Murata passes into side control!
Oehman is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Oehman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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 Billy Oehman will probably get the nod.
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#
Oehman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oehman takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Murata closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oehman to the mat! Oehman manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Oehman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Oehman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murata is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Oehman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Murata has passed into half guard!
Murata not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata works his way into full mount!
Oehman wants to control but Murata is having none of it.#T1#
Murata controlling the pace for now.
Murata throwing strikes here but Oehman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oehman regains half guard.
Murata stops Oehman from getting back to his feet.
Oehman tries to get to full guard but Murata has control of the leg. #SUB#
Oehman looking for submissions off his back.
Murata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Oehman looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Oehman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Murata escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Murata!
Oehman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murata trying to control the action but Oehman is working from the bottom.
Oehman tries to escape but Murata is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oehman is trying to improve his position.
Takeshi Murata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murata working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Oehman is looking to regain half guard here but Murata keeps moving and retains side control.
Murata tries to advance to mount but Oehman denies him.
Murata tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Murata tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Murata taking a breather here.
Murata sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Oehman is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oehman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murata remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
An elbow from Murata crashes against the mat. #SU2#
Murata stands up.
Murata shoots in looking for a takedown but Oehman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murata's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Murata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oehman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oehman struggling a bit here.
Oehman tries to bench press Murata off him but Murata keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oehman is trying to control Murata's posture but Murata avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Murata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Oehman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oehman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murata wants to counter the offense by Oehman and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Murata pushes Oehman up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Murata is trying to trip Oehman. He has hold of a leg but Oehman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Murata persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Oehman kicks Murata off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Murata takes the fight into the clinch.
Oehman looking to slow down the pace here.
Oehman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oehman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murata has him pressed against the cage.
Oehman is pressed up against the cage. Murata has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oehman down to the mat. Oehman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Murata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Murata turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Murata creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oehman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oehman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Murata presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Murata misses with a head shot.
Murata wants to take his opponent's back but Oehman doesn't allow it.
Oehman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murata tries to control but Oehman wriggling away.
Oehman wants to try and get back to his feet.
Oehman blocking the ground and pound.
Murata avoids the attempt from Oehman to control.
Oehman wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Murata. #T2##SU2#
Murata stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Oehman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oehman.
Murata counters with a body kick.
Oehman misses with a looping left.
Murata lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oehman throws a solid leg kick but Murata takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oehman.#TD2#
Murata closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oehman's guard.#SUB#
Murata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oehman is trying to keep Murata in close. #T3#
Murata tries to free his leg and advance position but Oehman is retaining full guard.
Murata passes Oehman's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Oehman actively working from the bottom here.
Murata throwing shots but Oehman is blocking nicely.
Still in half guard, Murata seems content to control.#SUB#
Oehman looking for submissions off his back.
Murata stalling. #SUB#
Oehman looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murata controlling the action here.#SUB#
Oehman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murata is continuing to stall.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Murata!

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 8
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Fujiwara forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujiwara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fujiwara off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Fujiwara keeps him there for the moment.
Fujiwara tries to pull guard but Spencer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spencer tries to land knees in the clinch but Fujiwara avoids the damage to the body.
Spencer is trying to push Fujiwara away but Fujiwara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Fujiwara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spencer uses from the top position.
Spencer postures up in Fujiwara's guard and throws a big left but Fujiwara blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Fujiwara controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Spencer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving. #T1#
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer won't allow Fujiwara to get back to his feet.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Fujiwara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spencer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fujiwara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Fujiwara's legs - danger averted.
Fujiwara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spencer controls the pace.#T2#
Spencer lands a couple of elbows.
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
Spencer being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer works over Fujiwara with some ground and pound from guard.
Spencer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Spencer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Spencer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Fujiwara looking for a guillotine here but Spencer defends easily.
Fujiwara can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer 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.
Spencer working Fujiwara over with strikes.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spencer prevents Fujiwara from improving his position.
We've been informed that Spencer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spencer is nestled in close to Fujiwara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Spencer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spencer slows the pace down in half guard.
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fujiwara is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spencer 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.
Fujiwara is concentrating on defense, preventing Spencer from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Spencer 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#
Spencer stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Fujiwara tries to sprawl but Spencer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fujiwara wants to get back to full guard.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spencer is working away from the top position though.
Spencer working Fujiwara over with strikes.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer wants to take a breather but Fujiwara is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Spencer.
Spencer wants to advance to full mount but Fujiwara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Fujiwara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Spencer trying to control the position here. #T1#
Spencer 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.
Fujiwara being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spencer 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.
Spencer is trying to keep Fujiwara in close.
Spencer pulls Fujiwara in close to his closed guard and prevents Fujiwara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Fujiwara tries to stand but Spencer is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Fujiwara with that takedown attempt.
Spencer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Fujiwara, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Fujiwara against the cage but Fujiwara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Fujiwara tries to sprawl but Spencer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fujiwara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spencer chips away with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara controlling the position.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Fujiwara controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Fujiwara can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer 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. #T4#
Spencer is taking a breather. Fujiwara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Spencer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fujiwara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spencer.
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spencer lands a nice short elbow.
Fujiwara gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fujiwara has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fujiwara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Spencer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fujiwara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer looking to pass the guard.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Spencer distracts Fujiwara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spencer landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer is in close to Fujiwara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fujiwara trying to control the position. #T2#
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fujiwara connects with a nice looking jab.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Spencer takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fujiwara is doing well to control the position and prevent Spencer from advancing to side control.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Spencer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujiwara is just riding it out for now. Spencer eventually gives up the hold.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujiwara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
Spencer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spencer is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujiwara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spencer lands with a punch from half guard.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fujiwara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spencer working Fujiwara over with strikes.
Fujiwara has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Fujiwara is rocked!#T4#
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Fujiwara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujiwara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spencer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Spencer prevents Fujiwara from improving his position.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Spencer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spencer is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fujiwara is hurt! He's hurt bad - Spencer fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fujiwara from any more punishment! Congratulations to Spencer! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Spencer!
Robin Spencer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL12:Petric vs Wilson
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Forrester Jr throws a nice looking combination but Tsuru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsuru wants to clinch.#CL2#
Tsuru has managed to clinch.
Forrester Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Tsuru won't want to take too many of those.
Tsuru swings wildly with an uppercut but Forrester Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuru misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forrester Jr.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Forrester Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrester Jr blocking some punches.
Forrester Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Forrester Jr prevents a body shot from Tsuru.
Forrester Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Forrester Jr landing knees to the head.
Tsuru can't find room to land a body shot as Forrester Jr controls the action. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Forrester Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Forrester Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forrester Jrs head.
Forrester Jr working aggressively here.
Forrester Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuru backwards.
Tsuru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru managing to block the knees to the body from Forrester Jr.
Tsuru working aggressively here.
Forrester Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuru is defending well for now.
Forrester Jr can't break the clinch.
Tsuru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuru just leaning against Forrester Jr, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuru. #BC#
Forrester Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tsuru has Forrester Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuru has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Forrester Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuru can turn it around.
Tsuru throws a punch but it's blocked by Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuru backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuru keeps control of Forrester Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forrester Jr tries a knee to the head but Tsuru blocks it.
Forrester Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuru blocks with his arms. #BC#
Forrester Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuru wants to clinch up but Forrester Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Tsuru moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuru.
Forrester Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
Forrester Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuru blocks it with crossed arms.
Forrester Jr gets through Tsuru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forrester Jr blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land. #BC#
Forrester Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forrester Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsuru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuru misses with the head strike. #T3#
Tsuru lands an uppercut.#BC#
Forrester Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tsuru pushes Forrester Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forrester Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tsuru's head.
Tsuru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsuru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forrester Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forrester Jr is trying to force a seperation but Tsuru has the dominant position.
Forrester Jr is trying to stall.
Tsuru avoiding damage as Forrester Jr throws knees to the body.
Forrester Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuru avoids it.
Tsuru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuru lands a hook that snaps the head of Forrester Jr backwards.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Forrester Jr fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Tsuru to work. #T4#
Forrester Jr blocks an uppercut.
Forrester Jr blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
Tsuru controlling the action here for a moment.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forrester Jr blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
Tsuru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuru swings wildly with an uppercut but Forrester Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forrester Jr blocking some punches.
Tsuru stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Tsuru scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forrester Jr.
A short uppercut from Tsuru.
Forrester Jr is trying to force a seperation but Tsuru has the dominant position.
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
Forrester Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomo Tsuru will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Tsuru rushes Forrester Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Forrester Jr lands with a right to the head.
Tsuru lands a shot to the body.
Forrester Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru pushes Forrester Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forrester Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Forrester Jr wants to stall.
Tsuru tries to work over Forrester Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forrester Jr taking a breather.
Forrester Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsuru takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Forrester Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsuru avoids the damage to the body.
Forrester Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuru lands with a right to the head.
Forrester Jr blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
Forrester Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Tsuru scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuru prevents Forrester Jr from breaking the clinch.
Forrester Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuru swings wildly with an uppercut but Forrester Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuru misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Tsuru.
Tsuru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forrester Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forrester Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuru misses with a punch to the body.
Forrester Jr has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tsuru - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Forrester Jr, and another! Tsuru is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thomas Forrester Jr!
Thomas Forrester Jr gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takala misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Takala at a distance.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Saitoh lands.
Saitoh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt - Takala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Takala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takala thinking.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saitoh throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a leg kick.
Saitoh checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Saitoh misses its target.
Saitoh slips under a jab.
Saitoh throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala slips under a jab from Saitoh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saitoh or perhaps it was just good defense by Takala, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saitoh looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala throws a combination that misses
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand. #T2#
Saitoh with a hook.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Takala misses
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takala scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
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!
Saitoh misses with a hook
and Saitoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Saitoh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takala tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Saitoh connects with a big shot to the side of Takala's head.
Saitoh trying to control.
Takala is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Saitoh off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Takala is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Saitoh wants to control but Takala is keeping busy.
Takala takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Saitoh 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.
Takala covering up well under a series of strikes from Saitoh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Even with his hooks in, Saitoh manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Saitoh struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saitoh is landing with strikes from the back.
Saitoh throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Saitoh connects with a big shot to the side of Takala's head.
Takala covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Saitoh is throwing shots to the body but Takala manages to wriggle free. Saitoh pounces on him again and ends up in Takala's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala wants to stand but Saitoh is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Takala throws a right and a left that Saitoh avoids nicely.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Takala connects with a solid leg kick.
Saitoh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head.
Saitoh throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saitoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh moves out of range as Takala throws a body kick.
Saitoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Takala lands a really nice looking cross but Saitoh seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Takala.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
Saitoh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saitoh scores with a sloppy right hand. Takala should have avoided that one.
Saitoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takala can do to turn this around?
Saitoh digs a good hook to Takala's body.
Saitoh misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by Saitoh. Beautiful body shot.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Takala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Saitoh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Takala is rocked!
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Takala slips a jab from Saitoh.
Takala counters with a body kick.
Takala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Saitoh misses the target.
Saitoh slips a jab and a cross from Takala.
Saitoh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saitoh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takala under the eye.#T3#
Saitoh misses with a hook.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but Saitoh steps away.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Saitoh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Takala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Saitoh working the strikes but Takala uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saitoh slips a nice elbow through Takala's hands, connecting with Takala's forehead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takala tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Saitoh manages to move to mount!
Saitoh misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Saitoh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Takala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Takala is still in real trouble! Can Saitoh finish him?
Saitoh looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Takala covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh retains his light heavyweight title!
Masa Saitoh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#1012 Orlando v Tucker
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from Akechi. Akechi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Akechi avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Bolleke does it's job there.#TD#
Akechi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bolleke!
Bolleke taking a bit of punishment here - Akechi scoring with strikes.
Bolleke can't do much from the bottom here.
Bolleke is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Akechi scoring with punches and elbows.
Akechi trying to control the position but Bolleke is working away.
Bolleke is trying to improve his position.
Akechi cracks Bolleke with a big elbow.
Akechi 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.#T1#
Bolleke tries to buck Akechi off but Akechi is having none of it.
Bolleke looks to move to half guard but instead Akechi has passed into mount! Damn!
Akechi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Akechi cracks Bolleke with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jubei Akechi!
After the big win, Jubei Akechi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: RSE : Just Some Fights 5
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kido has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petkovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Kido drags the fight down to the ground.
Petkovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Petkovic wants to control from the top but Kido keeps moving.
Kido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petkovic is one step ahead there.
Petkovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Petkovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kido is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Kido pushes Petkovic off and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Petkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kido.
Kido misses with the combination.
Kido misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Kido tries to keep at a distance but Petkovic has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Kido's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petkovic swings for the body but Kido moves out of range.
Kido doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petkovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Kido instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Petkovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kido 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.#BC2#
Kido breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Petkovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petkovic slaps away a takedown attempt from Kido, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Petkovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petkovic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Petkovic takes a swing at Kido's ribcage but misses.
Kido shoots in but no luck this time.
Viktor Petkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osa Kido.
Petkovic throws a right hand that Kido ducks under and follows up with a left that Kido also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kido keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petkovic tries to score with a low kick but Kido moves his leg out of the way.
Petkovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petkovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kido. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Kido 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kido shoots for a takedown but Petkovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kido pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Kido moves into the clinch successfully.
Petkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kido keeps control of Petkovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Kido breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Kido gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Petkovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kido. #BC2#
Kido breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Kido drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petkovic is trying to keep Kido in close. #SU2#
Kido gets to his feet. Petkovic looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kido lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Kido throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Petkovic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kido is in Petkovic's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petkovic throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Osa Kido dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kido shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petkovic defends it nicely.#CL2#
Kido clinches with his opponent.
Kido jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Petkovic walks away with a smile on his face. Kido gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petkovic lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petkovic moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Petkovic pushes Kido up against the cage in a clinch.
Kido doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kido drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Petkovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viktor Petkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osa Kido.#T1#
Petkovic is trying to push Kido away but Kido has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Petkovic tries to work over Kido's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petkovic working aggressively here.
Kido drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petkovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Kido tightens his grip and picks Petkovic up, before dumping him to the ground. Petkovic manages to land in guard.
Petkovic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kido trying to control but Petkovic is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kido's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petkovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kido is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Kido stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kido dives in and grabs Petkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petkovic pushes down on Kido's head and hops out.
Petkovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viktor Petkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Petkovic. No joy for Kido on that attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petkovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viktor Petkovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Kido ducks under a wild hook from Petkovic.
Kido shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kido slips a jab and a cross from Petkovic.
Kido shoots for a double leg takedown but Petkovic sprawls well. He's pushed Kido's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petkovic tries to clinch but Kido moves out of range.
Kido walks into a straight right hand from Petkovic.#CL2#
Kido gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kido tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petkovic avoids it.
Come on Petkovic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kido is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Petkovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kido tries to score a body lock takedown but Petkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kido drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petkovic misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Kido jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kido is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kido trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Petkovic dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kido will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Kido shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Petkovic is working an open guard so Kido takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Petkovic swings for the body but Kido moves out of range. #CL#
Petkovic moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kido's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kido. Petkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petkovic tries to land a leg kick but Kido saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kido takes the fight into the clinch.
Petkovic is pressed up against the cage. Kido has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petkovic down to the mat. Petkovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Petkovic works Kido's body with a nice hook.
Kido dives in for a single leg takedown but Petkovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viktor Petkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osa Kido.
Petkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Petkovic.
Kido closes the distance and clinches up with Petkovic, looking for a takedown. Kido pushes Petkovic against the cage but Petkovic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kido with a poor takedown
enabling Petkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kido shoots in looking for a takedown but Petkovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kido's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Petkovic drives through and clinches with Kido against the cage.
Petkovic wants to break free but Kido has control. #T2#
Kido tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petkovic smiles and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petkovic. Kido does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petkovic leaves Kido with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Petkovic misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kido closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kido throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kido breaks from the clinch.
Petkovic lands a really nice looking cross but Kido seems unphased.
Petkovic throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Kido counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Kido's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Kido misses with a takedown attempt
and Petkovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kido fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kido tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petkovic defends well and Kido ends up having to push Petkovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petkovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kido throws a lazy uppercut
and Petkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petkovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kido on the side of the head.
Kido has his takedown stuffed
letting Petkovic counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Petkovic. No joy for Kido on that attempt.
As Kido looks to move away, Petkovic throws a big counter combo but Kido just gets out of the way.#T4#
Petkovic scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#Kido is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petkovic lands a hook that stumbles Kido back into the cage. Petkovic follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kido to the canvas! Petkovic pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kido has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Viktor Petkovic!

Event: MMAHKI 70
Date: Aug 07, 2023

#R1#
Steel cracks Tsuruta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuruta needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Steel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuruta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Steel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel avoids it really well and circles away.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Tsuruta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomi Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta lands a lovely overhand right.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.#T2#
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Steel.
Tsuruta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsuruta gets slowly back to his feet.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta dodges the punch combination from Steel. #T3#
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta checks a leg kick.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Steel avoids it well and moves away.
Steel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Tsuruta gets tackled into the cage by Steel. Steel maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuruta. #T4#
Tsuruta tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a single leg into guard. Steel didn't expect that.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Steel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Steel misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Tsuruta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsuruta somewhat.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsuruta stands up over Steel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steel is pulling down on Tsuruta's head. It's preventing any offense from Tsuruta, at least for the moment.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Steel seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel pulls Tsuruta in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Steel pulls Tsuruta in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsuruta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel wants to sweep here but Tsuruta controlling him for the moment.
Steel is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Tsuruta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel is controlling Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Tsuruta is working Steel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta being controlled here momentarily.
Tsuruta trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel managing to control the position.
Tsuruta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Steel seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsuruta misses with a straight right.
Tsuruta scores with a three punch combo!
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsuruta at a distance.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta. #TD#
Tsuruta gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is looking to improve his position.
Steel pushes Tsuruta off looking to stand but Tsuruta dives back in and keeps control.
Steel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Tsuruta 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.
Tomomi Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsuruta looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Tsuruta dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Steel tries to work over Tsuruta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel working aggressively here.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to stall.
Steel lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuruta backwards. #TD#
Tsuruta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tsuruta manages to end up in side control.
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!
Steel is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Check out the look on Tsuruta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working away.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound but Steel is defending the strikes.
Steel tries to improve position but can't.
Tsuruta working away.
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tsuruta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tsuruta wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel tries to bench press Tsuruta off him but Tsuruta keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Steel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tsuruta trying to control the position but Steel is working away. #T2#
Tsuruta in side control lands a decent elbow.
Steel is looking to reverse the position.
Steel wants to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Steel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tsuruta connects with a decent elbow.
Tsuruta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tsuruta scoring with punches from side control.
Steel prevents Tsuruta from moving into mount.
Tsuruta working the ground and pound.
Steel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Tsuruta is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsuruta prevents Steel from improving his position.
Steel is pressing down on Tsuruta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel has Tsuruta pulled in close to control his posture.
Tsuruta postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Tsuruta connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta trying to control but Steel is working from 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.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuruta's guard. #REVB#
Tsuruta is trying to keep Steel in close.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tsuruta wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomomi Tsuruta.
I think Tsuruta 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Nfld live 40
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Kiran looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.#TD#
Saitoh shoots in and bounces Kiran off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kiran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saitoh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saitoh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Saitoh connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saitoh is in close to Kiran's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Saitoh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saitoh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiran has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kiran trying to control the position here.
Saitoh controlling from the top position.
Saitoh is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiran has wrist control.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh passes Kiran's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kiran is refusing to be controlled, as Saitoh sits in half guard.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh wants to control but Kiran is keeping him busy.
Saitoh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kiran wants to get back to his feet.
Kiran wants to get back to full guard but Saitoh has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh avoids the attempt from Kiran to control.#T3#
Kiran blocking the ground and pound.
Saitoh lands with some strikes.
Saitoh unloading with bombs!
Saitoh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kiran can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Saitoh is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kiran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saitoh misses with a head shot.
Kiran slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saitoh lands strikes from half guard.
Saitoh 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.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saitoh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiran's head.
Saitoh prevents Kiran from standing back up.
Saitoh content to control rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saitoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiran throws out the jab.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiran can do to turn this around?
Kiran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kiran misses with a looping left.
Kiran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saitoh's sensitive parts.
A jab from Kiran does it's job there.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saitoh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kiran connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saitoh scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Kiran catches Saitoh right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Kiran misses.
Kiran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saitoh.
Kiran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiran counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Saitoh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saitoh lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiran has his hands on Saitoh's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Saitoh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Saitoh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saitoh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saitoh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kiran defends well and Saitoh ends up having to push Kiran into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kiran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards. #TD#
Saitoh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kiran keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saitoh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kiran's head.
Kiran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saitoh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saitoh throwing shots but Kiran is blocking nicely.
Saitoh is nestled in close to Kiran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Saitoh is nestled in close to Kiran, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saitoh drops an elbow to the side of Kiran's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saitoh connects with a nice short shot to Kiran's temple.
Saitoh throws a strike but Kiran avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kiran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Kiran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Kiran keeps moving.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Saitoh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saitoh landing with the ground and pound.
Saitoh throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saitoh distracts Kiran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh postures up and lands a big shot to Kiran's brow.
Saitoh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kiran's head.
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 Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kiran takes a swing at Saitoh's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh throws a hook but Kiran blocks it.
Kiran swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Kiran throws a jab when Saitoh was well out of range.
Saitoh scores with a hook.
Kiran moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
A shot to the body from Saitoh misses
letting Kiran counter with a right hand.
Saitoh catches Kiran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saitoh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiran.
Kiran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
Kiran with a nice cross.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kiran digs a good hook to Saitoh's body.
Kiran connects with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saitoh or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiran, which made it look bad.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiran.
Kiran slips under a jab.
Kiran looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
Kiran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kiran misses the body punch
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiran swings widly with a right hand
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiran buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiran slips under a jab.#T2#
Saitoh fails with the takedown.
Kiran tries a quick counter leg kick but Saitoh is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiran connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh misses the jab.
Kiran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Kiran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saitoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh slips a jab from Kiran.
Kiran sizes up Saitoh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Saitoh.
Kiran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saitoh.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Kiran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Saitoh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Saitoh catches Kiran right on the button with a cross.
Kiran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiran. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Kiran.
Saitoh slips under a jab.#TD#
Saitoh dives in and scores a takedown into Kiran's guard.
Kiran being controlled here, momentarily.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Kiran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Masa Saitoh did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Saitoh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Kiran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saitoh scores with a body shot.
Kiran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiran circles away.
Saitoh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiran is fending him off so far but Saitoh persists. Nope, Kiran circles away and we're back to standing.
Saitoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiran.
Saitoh darts in looking for a takedown but Kiran gets double underhooks and turns Saitoh into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh tries for a takedown but Kiran manages to get underhooks.
Saitoh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Saitoh.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kiran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saitoh's brow. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Saitoh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saitoh wants a takedown.
Kiran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saitoh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kiran breaks the clinch.
Saitoh shoots in for a double leg but Kiran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saitoh slips a jab from Kiran.
Kiran jabs Saitoh to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Saitoh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kiran to the ground. Saitoh is now in Kiran's guard.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Kiran is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kiran's head.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saitoh throws a strike but Kiran rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiran's guard. #REVR#
Saitoh postures up in Kiran's guard and throws a big left but Kiran blocks it.
Kiran wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Saitoh is now in half guard.
Saitoh is pressing down on Kiran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kiran is holding on for now.
Saitoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiran keeps working.
Saitoh throws a strike but Kiran avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Kiran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Saitoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kiran tries to kick Saitoh off but Saitoh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kiran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saitoh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiran trying to control here.
Kiran is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Masa Saitoh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saitoh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Saitoh shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiran lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Kiran.
Saitoh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Saitoh as he connects with a hook.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Kiran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kiran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saitoh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiran bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saitoh's head backwards.
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saitoh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Kiran misses with a straight right.
Saitoh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Kiran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kiran throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Saitoh counters with a takedown into side control.

Kiran throws Saitoh to one side and escapes!
Saitoh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kiran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saitoh on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiran displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitoh.
Saitoh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saitoh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiran looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ovidio Kiran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kiran stuffs the takedown attempt from Saitoh. Saitoh gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiran has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kiran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kiran leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saitoh moves out of range as Kiran strikes.
Saitoh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiran swivels and escapes.
Saitoh takes a swing at Kiran's ribcage but misses.
Kiran misses with a shot to the body
and Saitoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saitoh shoots for a double leg takedown but Kiran sprawls well. He's pushed Saitoh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kiran misses with a looping right.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Saitoh goes for a double leg but Kiran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kiran continues to drive forward.
Kiran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.#BC2#
Kiran manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Saitoh scores with a takedown into Kiran's guard.
Saitoh is stalling in the full guard.
Saitoh passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Saitoh controlling the position from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saitoh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Masa Saitoh made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Ovidio Kiran stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lachhaar-pato! Back to the gym.'.

Event: HRL3: Oystenteller vs Lemon
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lawson.#CL#
Tsuru gets a clinch.
Tsuru pushes Lawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lawson.
Lawson lands an uppercut.
Tsuru gets through Lawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Lawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuru misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Tsuru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuru backwards.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru. #BC2#
Lawson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Tsuru closes the distance and pushes Lawson back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuru lands an uppercut.
Tsuru looking to stall. #BC2#
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Tsuru tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lawson manages to circle out of the way.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Tsuru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuru wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Tsuru closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsuru blocks an uppercut.
Tsuru dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuru is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawson is keeping busy.
Tsuru gets through Lawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Tsuru is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lawson lands a right hand.
Tsuru scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Tsuru misses with some punches.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Tsuru misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuru wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Tsuru is looking to clinch but Lawson is avoiding it.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuru moves away from the strike by Lawson.
BOOM! Lawson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tsuru. Tsuru tries to recover but Lawson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tsuru lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Lawson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tyler Lawson waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RSE 6: Masters Of Combat
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Murata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cosades Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Murata breaks away and moves out of range.
Cosades Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Murata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cosades Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murata.
A jab lands there for Cosades Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murata.
Cosades Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Cosades Jr moves into range and clinches up with Murata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Murata turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cosades Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cosades Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB#
Murata is defending against the submission attempts here by Cosades Jr. #T1##SUB#
Cosades Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Murata could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cosades Jr has cracked it and Murata is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cosades Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caius Cosades Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Cosades Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHKI 67
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Leben takes a swing at Yama's ribcage but misses.
Leben's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yama under the eye.
Leben cracks a nice hook into Yama's ribs.
A left lands for Leben.
Yama missing with a left hand there. Leben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yama closes the distance and clinches up with Leben, looking for a takedown. Yama pushes Leben against the cage but Leben circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leben scores with a nice head shot.
Yama misses the shot to the body.
Leben connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leben displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yama throws out the jab.
Leben throws a hook to the side of Yama's head but Yama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yama feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Leben does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Leben. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leben.
Black Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leben throws a body punch but Yama moves out of range.
Yama slips a straight right by Leben.
A combination from Leben does no damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yama 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.#T1#
Leben throws a lazy right hand but Yama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yama scores with a nice strike.
Yama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leben finds it's way round the side to connect with Yama's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Leben misses the target.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Leben misses.
Leben has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Yama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leben loads up on a big right hand but Yama slips the punch.
Yama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leben finds it's way round the side to connect with Yama's head.
Leben throws a shot from downtown. Yama moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Leben throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leben slips a jab from Yama.
Yama throws a body shot but no joy.
Leben is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leben is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yama throws out a loose jab but Leben uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leben misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Yama staying out of range there.
Yama throws a lazy right hand but Leben sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yama is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Yama just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Leben slips a straight right by Yama.
Leben looks to land a right hand but Yama moved out of range.
Yama with the counter takedown but Leben avoids it easily.
Leben smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yama misses with a body shot.
Yama slips a jab from Leben.
Black Leben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leben moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Yama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Leben.
Yama slips a jab and a cross from Leben.
Leben throws a one two combo.
Yama digs a good hook to Leben's body.
Leben wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Leben.#T3#
Leben cracks a nice hook into Yama's ribs.
Leben tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yama was well out of range. Poor timing from Leben.
Yama defending well as Leben loads up on a big left hand.
Yama with the counter takedown but Leben avoids it easily.
Leben jabs Yama to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leben steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yama.
Yama blocks a jab.
Leben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yama.
Yama with the counter takedown but Leben avoids it easily.
Leben throws the left hand but Yama avoids the punch easily.
Yama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leben throws a hook but Yama avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leben!
Leben throws a lazy right hand but Yama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leben.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Yama finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yama on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Leben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yama.
Leben throwing a counter right hand but Yama manages to avoid it.
Black Leben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yama.
Jab from Leben.
Nice shot lands for Leben.
Leben scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leben jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leben throws a hook but Yama avoids it easily.
Yama misses with a looping left.
Leben swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yama just misses with a punch to the body.
Leben is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leben misses with a hook. Yama ducked under it nicely.
Yama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leben throws out a loose jab but Yama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yama misses with a wild body shot.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Yama's shoulder, as Yama tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Leben 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#
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yama.
Leben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yama can do to turn this around?
Leben misses with a hook. Yama ducked under it nicely.
Leben ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leben smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Yama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leben wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Leben wants to get back to his feet.
Yama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leben regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yama.
Yama postures up. #T1##SUB#
Leben is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leben is looking to stand back up but Yama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Leben.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leben actively working from the bottom here.
Yama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yama wants to control but Leben is keeping him busy.
Yama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Leben haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nice strikes from Yama there.
Yama drops an elbow to the side of Leben's head. #T2#
Yama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leben does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yama throwing shots but Leben is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Leben is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yama pulls his head out easily.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Leben is defending well.
Yama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leben keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yama working over Leben with some ground and pound. Leben looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yama is nestled in close to Leben, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leben taking some punishment here, with Yama in his half guard. #T3#
Yama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yama is thwarting Leben's attempts to control the position.
Leben holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Yama trying to mount his opponent but Leben defends it.
Leben wants to get back to full guard.
Leben is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yama wants to free his trapped foot but Leben is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leben is concentrating on defense, preventing Yama from advancing position. #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.
Yama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leben's head.
Yama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leben tries to kick Yama off but Yama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yama is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leben taking some punishment here, with Yama in his half guard.
Leben is staying active underneath Yama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Yama.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yama misses with a head shot. Leben uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yama scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotetsu Yama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Some wild striking there from Leben.
Leben misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yama.
Yama lands with an uppercut that bounces Leben off the cage and back into range.
Leben swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leben moves into range and connects with a jab.
Black Leben is winning the standup battle so far.
Yama looks to score with a jab to the body but Leben is just out of range.
Leben takes a swing at Yama's ribcage but misses.
Yama misses with a straight left.
Leben throwing a counter right hand but Yama manages to avoid it.
Yama slips under a jab.
Yama lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama blocks a jab.
Leben uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yama.
Yama misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Yama misses the target.
Yama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leben.#T1#
Yama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Yama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yama connects with a nice short shot to Leben's temple.
Leben wants to improve his position but Yama is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yama lands a nice short elbow.
Yama 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.
Leben avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yama.
Yama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yama is trying to control the action in half guard but Leben is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Yama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yama is looking to advance position but Leben won't allow it.
Kotetsu Yama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leben does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leben wants to improve his position but Yama is controlling well.
Leben wants to control but Yama is keeping busy.
Yama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yama working the head and body with strikes.
Leben avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yama. #T3#
Yama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leben wants to get back to full guard.
Yama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leben is staying active underneath Yama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yama is taking a breather. Leben says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leben jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leben as he jumps to the side.
Leben throws a jab but it's blocked by Yama.
Yama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yama swings for the body but Leben moves out of range.
A slow jab from Leben misses its intended target. #T4#
Yama goes for a double leg but Leben avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leben continues to drive forward.
Leben swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yama jabs Leben to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leben was well out of range. Poor timing from Yama.
Leben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
Yama lands with a straight right. Leben didn't see that one coming.
Yama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leben was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Black Leben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotetsu Yama.
Leben throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yama takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yama throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kotetsu Yama just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Yama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leben.
Leben lands a jab.
Yama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yama fails with a takedown attempt.
Leben throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leben misses with a series of wild punches.
Leben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
Leben lands a glancing blow to the side of Yama's head.
Yama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
Yama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yama feints the counter takedown.
Leben misses with a body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Yama.
Leben defending well as Yama loads up on a big left hand.
Leben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yama lands with a shot to the body.
Yama lands a jab to Leben's midsection.
Leben looks to land a right hand but Yama moved out of range.
Yama scores with the left hand. Leben knows he should have avoided that one.
Leben throws a jab but it's blocked by Yama.
Yama connects with a body shot.
A jab from Yama misses.
Yama moves out of range as Leben strikes.
Yama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leben misses with an uppercut. Yama saw that one coming.
Yama feints the counter takedown.
Leben lands a jab to Yama's midsection.
Leben throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Yama counters with a single leg into guard. Leben didn't expect that. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yama working some strikes from top position.
Yama throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leben manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yama manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Yama has his hands on Leben's head, controlling the position.
Leben stopping the sweep attempt from Yama.
Yama wants to hit a sweep here but Leben passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yama there!
Yama tries to control Leben's body but Leben pushes him off. Yama squirms to his side and now Leben has his back! #T3#
Yama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yama tries to lock up and control but Leben gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leben tries to control but Yama wriggling away.
Leben is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SU#
Leben stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Leben had his way with Kotetsu Yama in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Nice cross by Leben.
Yama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yama has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yama moves out of range as Leben strikes.
Yama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leben.
Yama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leben defends it well.
Yama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lebens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leben ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Leben misses its intended target.
Yama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leben.
Yama with the counter takedown but Leben avoids it easily.
Yama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leben misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yama. Leben does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leben thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Yama's shoulder, as Yama tries to avoid the shot.
Yama with the counter takedown but Leben avoids it easily.#T1#
Leben loads up on a big right hand but Yama slips the punch.
Yama feints the counter takedown.
Leben lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leben throws a shot from downtown. Yama moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Yama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leben did well to prevent Yama getting side control.
Leben is looking for a sweep. Yama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leben is trying to stand up here but Yama is controlling him well. #ES#
Leben pushes Yama off and gets back to his feet.
Leben scores with a jab to the body.
Yama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leben avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leben fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yama manages to avoid it.
Yama misses with a looping right.
Leben connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yama's hands.
Leben lands with an uppercut that bounces Yama off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Yama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leben.
Leben was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Leben catches Yama right on the button with a cross.
Yama throws a hook but Leben avoids it easily.
Leben misses with a looping left.
Yama ducks under a wild hook from Leben.
Leben waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yama.
Leben swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leben misses with a two punch combination.
Leben throws out a loose jab but Yama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yama moves away from the strike by Leben.
Leben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leben throws a series of punches but Yama moves out of range.
Leben throws a body shot but no joy.
Yama lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Leben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leben misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Yama counters with a takedown into side control.
Leben manages to get back to half guard.
Yama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yama throwing shots but Leben is blocking nicely.
Leben blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yama.
Leben trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Leben wants to hold on but Yama pushes him away.#T4#
Yama breaks from Leben's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yama wants to control the pace but Leben is squirming around nicely.
Yama with shots to the head and body - Leben looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Yama is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Leben can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Leben is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yama wants to control the pace but Leben is squirming around nicely.
Leben is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Black Leben.
I think Leben 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Black Leben!
Black Leben retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Black Leben thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1007 Karim v Riker
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Akechi thuds a left hand into Riminal's body.
Riminal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riminal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akechi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Riminal doesn't seem bothered though.
Riminal swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range. #TD#
Akechi drives through with a takedown into Riminal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Riminal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
Akechi landing some decent shots from guard.
Akechi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akechi looking to pass the guard.
Riminal is trying to control the position but Akechi postures up.
Riminal keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Akechi is in close to Riminal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riminal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akechi.
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!#SUB2#
Riminal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akechi is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Akechi cracks Riminal with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Riminal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akechi distracts Riminal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akechi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riminal working a defensive guard here.
Akechi is working Riminal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi passes Riminal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akechi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akechi connects with a nice short shot to Riminal's temple.
Riminal is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Akechi wants to control but Riminal is keeping him busy.
Riminal wants to get back to full guard.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Akechi is thwarting Riminal's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Riminal is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Akechi is tapping! Great win for Riminal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ser Bian Warc Riminal!
A relieved looking Ser Bian Warc Riminal 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: RSE : Just Some Fights 3
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Fujiwara throws a series of punches but Jaya avoids them all with ease.
Fujiwara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jaya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fujiwara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Jaya misses.
Fujiwara has a takedown stuffed.
Jaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Fujiwara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fujiwara changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jaya looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Jaya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fujiwara slows the pace down.
Jaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Jaya is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Jaya is looking to reverse the position.
Jaya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara prevents Jaya from standing back up.
Fujiwara controlling the action here.
Fujiwara'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#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fujiwara sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaya defending well though.
Fujiwara trying to control the action but Jaya is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fujiwara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fujiwara is stalling here. Jaya is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fujiwara seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jaya has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fujiwara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaya off and has taken his back!
Jaya is in bad spot here. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fujiwara cracks Jaya with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jaya from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fujiwara keeps control of the position as Jaya tries to break free. #SUB#
Fujiwara looking for the choke from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Fujiwara manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fujiwara gets his hands free as Jaya looks to control. #SUB#
Fujiwara has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jaya is in real trouble here. Fujiwara gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jaya is tapping out! Fujiwara wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Fujiwara!

Event: Nfld 36
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradock throws a shot from downtown. Saitoh moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Saitoh.
Saitoh swings widly with a right hand
and Bradock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bradock misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh moves out of range as Bradock strikes.
Bradock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saitoh moves away.
As Bradock looks to move away, Saitoh throws a big counter combo but Bradock just gets out of the way.
Bradock throws a push kick but Saitoh slaps the foot to one side.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh ducks right into an uppercut from Bradock.
No joy there for Saitoh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Bradock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bradock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bradock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saitoh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Saitoh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bradock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradock throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range. #T1#
Saitoh loads up on a big right hand but Bradock slips the punch.
Bradock connects with a crisp jab.
Loratcho Bradock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh lands with an overhand left.
Bradock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bradock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saitoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Bradock.
Bradock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saitoh throws a hook to the side of Bradock's head but Bradock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saitoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bradock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Bradock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bradock tests Saitoh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradock staying out of range there.
Bradock connects with a crisp jab.
Loratcho Bradock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradock. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bradock throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Saitoh. That snapped Bradock's head back.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the head.
Bradock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saitoh manages to avoid it.
Saitoh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bradock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saitoh misses with a body shot.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Bradock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bradock scores with a punch to the head.
Saitoh misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Saitoh.
Bradock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saitoh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bradock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saitoh throws a hook but Bradock avoids it easily.
Bradock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saitoh circles away quickly and effectively.
Bradock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Saitoh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab by Saitoh.
Saitoh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradock.
Saitoh checks a leg kick.
Bradock slips a jab from Saitoh.
Bradock swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh blocks the body kick.
Bradock scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Saitoh misses the target.
Bradock throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh.
Saitoh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bradock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bradock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Saitoh wants to sweep here but Bradock controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh striking off his back but it's not causing Bradock any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Loratcho Bradock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bradock misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Saitoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradock can pounce on him.
Bradock throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saitoh throws a nice looking combination but Bradock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saitoh defending well as Bradock loads up on a big left hand.
Bradock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bradock looks to score with a jab to the body but Saitoh is just out of range.
Saitoh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bradock's hands.
Bradock throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
Bradock connects with a jab.
Saitoh slips a straight right by Bradock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradock slaps away a takedown attempt from Saitoh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saitoh slips under a jab from Bradock.
Saitoh lands a jab to the nose.
A left lands for Saitoh.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Bradock.
Saitoh jabs Bradock right on the nose. Bradock blinks but takes it well.
Saitoh shoots in and drives through. Bradock sprawls well.
Bradock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bradock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradock lands the left hand.
Saitoh tries to move into range but Bradock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bradock.
Bradock throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Saitoh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bradock is staying active underneath Saitoh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saitoh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bradock is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bradock can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Bradock is defending well.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bradock defending well though.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Saitoh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saitoh working Bradock over with strikes.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saitoh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Saitoh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bradock taking some punishment here, with Saitoh in his half guard.
Saitoh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Saitoh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Saitoh dominating with strikes here.
Bradock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bradock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Saitoh working Bradock over with strikes here.
The referee warns Bradock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Saitoh looking to finish Bradock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bradock!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Bradock that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bradock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bradock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bradock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saitoh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saitoh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Saitoh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bradock misses the jab.#TD#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saitoh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bradock keeps working.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saitoh lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saitoh.
Bradock wants to get back to full guard but Saitoh has mounted him!
Saitoh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Saitoh dominating with strikes here.
Saitoh with good strikes from the mount here!
Saitoh lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Bradock is rocked!
Saitoh softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Bradock is out cold! Saitoh jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh retains his light heavyweight title!
Masa Saitoh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, into his post fight interview.

Event: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Mike looks to land a right hand but Tsuru moved out of range.#CL2#
Mike has managed to clinch.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Tsuru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mike is trying to stall.
Tsuru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike prevents a body shot from Tsuru.
Tsuru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mike makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuru.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuru misses with a body punch.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru looking to slow down the pace here.
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuru controls the action. #T1#
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuru controls the action.
Tsuru misses with some punches.
Tsuru swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuru.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike lands with a right to the head.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru blocks an uppercut.
Tsuru tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Tsuru taking a breather.
Tsuru lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
Mike lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Tsuru's head. #T2#
Tsuru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikes head.
Mike gets through Tsuru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Tsuru is rocked!
Tsuru blocking some punches.
Oh Tsuru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuru.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Tsuru blocking some punches.
Mike misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuru.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru blocks an uppercut.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Tsuru blocking some punches.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Mike has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tsuru seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mike can turn it around.
Mike misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuru.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuru blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike working aggressively here.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
Tsuru seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tsuru. #CUT#It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.#T4#
Tsuru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuru gets through Mike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuru.
Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mike's elbow.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuru's elbow.
Tsuru lands a shot to the body.
Mike looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Tsuru scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuru tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuru.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Mike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mike scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Tsuru clinches up against the cage.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mike as Tsuru tries to tie him up.
Tsuru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuru pushes Mike back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Tsuru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mike.
Tsuru has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Mike gets through Tsuru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tsuru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuru.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Tsuru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
Tsuru working aggressively here.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Tsuru tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mike.
Tsuru blocking some punches.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuru controls his hands.
Tsuru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Mike misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Mike tries to work over Tsuru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mike.
Tsuru lands with a right to the head.
Mike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike prevents a body shot from Tsuru.
Mike pushes Tsuru against the cage. Mike is working some dirty boxing. Mike pushes off with a quick right hook! Tsuru goes down! Tsuru tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mike moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike!

Event: MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Tsuruta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karhu lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Tsuruta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Karhu drops Tsuruta with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tsuruta! Karhu dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasmus Karhu!
Rasmus Karhu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 14, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Read fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Read gets tackled into the cage by Tsuru. Tsuru maintains the clinch.
Read manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsuru lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Read backwards.
I was talking to Tsuru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Read is trying to stall.
Tsuru prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tsuru lands a hook that snaps the head of Read backwards.
Read creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Read misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Read is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Read has Tsuru pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Read pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tsuru tumbling to the mat - Read dives into Tsuru's guard.#ES#
Tsuru pushes Read off and gets back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!#CL#
Tsuru has Read up against the cage in a clinch.
Read is trying to stall. #T1#
Read looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsuru avoids a wild elbow strike from Read.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuru.
Read tries to work over Tsuru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Read is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tomo Tsuru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonard Read.
Tsuru pushes Read back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Tsuru.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuru.
Read looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Tsuru.
Tsuru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reads head.
Tsuru digs a right hand into Read's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Read's gas tank.
Tsuru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Read letting Tsuru take a breather here.
Tsuru lands a hook that snaps the head of Read backwards.
Tsuru is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Read looking to slow down the pace here.
Read is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tsuru is defending well.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuru.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuru pushes Read back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Tsuru.
Read is looking for a takedown.
Read wants a takedown.
Tsuru lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuru gets through Read's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuru scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Read backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuru.#ROC#Read is rocked!
Tsuru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Read is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuru finish him?
Read is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuru is keeping busy.
A short right from Tsuru on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuru.
A short left from Tsuru.
Tsuru pushes Read against the cage. Tsuru is working some dirty boxing. Tsuru pushes off with a quick right hook! Read goes down! Read tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tsuru moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomo Tsuru!

Event: RSE 3: Deathless
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murata.
Hardman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Hardman misses.
Hardman digs a good hook to Murata's body.
Nice sprawl there from Murata as Hardman shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murata.
Hardman avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murata has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Murata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardman misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murata is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hardman.
Hardman avoids the head kick by Murata.
A slow jab from Hardman misses its intended target.
Hardman misses with a looping left.#TD#
Murata drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hardman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murata 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.
Hardman controls Murata momentarily but Murata frees himself. #SUB2#
Hardman is looking for a triangle but Murata pushes his legs off easily.
Murata stopping the sweep attempt from Hardman.#T2#
Murata controlling from the top position.
Murata throws a strike but Hardman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Hardman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murata dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hardman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardman 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#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardman is keen to just control but Murata is a slippery customer.#T3#
Hardman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murata gets back to full guard.
Hardman trying to control but Murata is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murata pulls Hardman in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murata wants to sweep but no luck.
Murata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardman wants to control from the top but Murata keeps moving.
Hardman won't allow Murata to sweep him here. #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.
Hardman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hardman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Murata looking for a guillotine here but Hardman defends easily.
Hardman wants to pass the guard but Murata is keeping the position.
Hardman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Murata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murata throws a combination. Hardman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Hardman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Murata makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CUT#It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.#CL#
Murata clinches.
Hardman tries to stall but Murata uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murata after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Murata jumps into guard, dragging Hardman to the mat.
Hardman is looking to stand up but Murata won't let him. #SUB#
Murata is looking for a triangle but Hardman pushes his legs off easily.
Murata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Murata missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hardman is looking for a sweep. Murata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Murata stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Murata instigates a clinch.
Hardman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Murata manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hardman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardman throwing strikes but missing.
Hardman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but Murata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murata swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardman's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Hardman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murata defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hardman working for submissions but it's allowed Murata to get to half guard.
Murata has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murata working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hardman blocking the ground and pound.
Murata dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Hardman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hardman taking shots to the head.
Hardman is looking to improve his position but Murata isn't that keen on the idea.
Murata looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Hardman tries to control the position but Murata now has his back.
Murata keeps control of the position as Hardman tries to break free.
Hardman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Hardman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Murata trying to control momentarily.
Murata is not going to allow Hardman to sit and survive in this position.
Hardman wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Murata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Hardman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hardman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Murata attempts a counter takedown but Hardman avoids it well and moves away.
Murata shoots and misses
and Hardman counters with a one-two to the body.
Murata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Murata lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murata counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL#
Murata instigates a clinch.
Hardman stops a takedown attempt from Murata.
Murata tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Murata. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Murata has Hardman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Murata pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hardman tumbling to the mat - Murata dives into Hardman's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hardman wants to sweep but no luck.
Murata stands and throws Hardman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murata is looking to take a break and control but Hardman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murata controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Hardman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
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.
Hardman is looking to reverse the position.
Murata is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hardman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Murata misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Hardman's face as Murata controls the position. #SUB#
Murata tries for a kimura but Hardman is defending well.
Murata working away.
Hardman is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hardman manages to get back to half guard.
Hardman trying to control from the bottom.
Hardman is in trouble now - Murata has advanced to mount!
Murata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murata manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hardman to take his back!
Hardman trying to control but not successfully.
Hardman tries to break free.
Murata connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hardman to escape the position. #T4#
Murata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Hardman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Murata.
Murata tries to keep control of the position but Hardman is staying busy.
Hardman rolls, trying to escape but Murata keeps control of the position.
Murata trying to control.
Murata keeps control of the position as Hardman tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Murata showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murata 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeshi Murata!

Event: MMAHKI 59
Date: Jun 26, 2023

#R1#
Kruczek misses with a wild combination.
Yama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kruczek works the jab nicely.
Kruczek lands a jab-cross combination.
Yama lands a jab.
Yama moves away from the strike by Kruczek.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yama 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.
Kruczek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruczek misses with a hook. Yama ducked under it nicely.
Yama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kruczek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yama. Kruczek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruczek lands a really nice looking cross but Yama seems unphased.
Kruczek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yama on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruczek misses with a looping right.
Kruczek misses with an uppercut. Yama saw that one coming.
Kruczek wants to land a leg kick but Yama is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yama.
Kruczek has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu in the buildup to the fight.
Yama slips under a jab from Kruczek.#T1#
Yama just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruczek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Yama tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruczek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yama slips a straight right by Kruczek.
Yama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kruczek with the inside leg kick.
Dionizy Kruczek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yama misses with a wild body shot.
Kruczek moves away from the strike by Yama.
A big right from Kruczek misses.
Kruczek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yama lands a body shot.
Yama looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruczek is just out of range.
Kruczek throwing a counter right hand but Yama manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Yama. Beautiful body shot.
Yama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruczek in his tracks.
Kruczek looks to land a left hand but Yama moved out of range nicely.
And Yama tries to counter it with a takedown but Kruczek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kruczek tries a low kick but Yama avoids it.
Yama with the counter takedown but Kruczek avoids it easily.
Kruczek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yama lands a nice shot that snaps Kruczek's head back. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yama ducks under a wild hook from Kruczek.
Nice body punch from Kruczek.
Yama throws a body punch but Kruczek moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruczek misses the target.
Yama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruczek moves away.
Yama takes a swing at Kruczek's ribcage but misses.
Kruczek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruczek connects with a looping right hand.
Kruczek tests Yama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruczek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kruczek throws a jab but it's blocked by Yama.
Yama closes the distance and clinches up with Kruczek, looking for a takedown. Yama pushes Kruczek against the cage but Kruczek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dionizy Kruczek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruczek displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kruczek misses with a hook. Yama ducked under it nicely.
Kruczek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yama stuns Kruczek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruczek throws a right hand that Yama ducks under and follows up with a left that Yama also avoids with ease.#T3#
Yama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruczek throws out the jab.
Kruczek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruczek with a hook.
Yama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kruczek rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Yama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruczek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruczek can't do much from the bottom here.
Yama cracks Kruczek with a big elbow.
Kruczek can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Yama stalls from top position.
Kruczek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yama connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Kruczek takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruczek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yama cracks Kruczek with a big right hand but Kruczek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yama scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kruczek wants to get back to his feet but Yama drags him back down.
Yama looks up at the clock and then as Kruczek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Yama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kruczek takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kruczek takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yama trying to control the action but Kruczek is working from the bottom.
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 Dionizy Kruczek will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kruczek misses with a kick to the body.
Kruczek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Yama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruczek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kruczek is trying to improve his position.
Yama scoring with punches and elbows.
Yama working away.
Yama scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama is chipping away with strikes.
Kruczek is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruczek is being controlled here.
Yama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Check out the look on Yama's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Yama scoring with punches and elbows.
Yama lands some shots froms side control.
Kruczek is trying to control Yama's posture but Yama avoids it.
Yama just content to control the position.
Kruczek is trying to improve his position.
Yama cracks Kruczek with a big right hand but Kruczek just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yama in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kruczek struggling a bit here.
Yama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Kruczek taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kruczek taking a bit of punishment here - Yama scoring with strikes.
Kruczek is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruczek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kruczek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yama connects with a decent elbow.
Yama is working Kruczek over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yama working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruczek is trying to improve his position.
Yama cracks Kruczek with a big elbow.
Yama scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kruczek is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Yama working the ground and pound.
Yama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kruczek down.
Yama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Yama is looking to take a break and control but Kruczek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yama scoring with punches from side control.
Kruczek is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yama off and has taken his back!
Kruczek is hanging on to Yama's back as he tries to escape.
Yama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Kruczek looking for a guillotine from mount but Yama is having none of it.
Kruczek wants to control the pace but Yama is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Yama tries to hold on but Kruczek pushes him away.
Yama is trying to escape the mount.
Kruczek will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kruczek with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Yama is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Kruczek goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yama is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kruczek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotetsu Yama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Yama lands a slapping body shot.
Kruczek misses with a straight right.
Yama shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruczek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruczek tries to bum rush Yama with a series of wild strikes but Yama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruczek.
Yama throws a hook to the side of Kruczek's head but Kruczek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruczek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kruczek defends it well.
Yama lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Kruczek gets caught flat footed, as Yama shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kruczek is controlling Yama's posture.#T1##SUB#
Kruczek has his foot on Yama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yama works his way back into a safe position though.
Yama scoring with some ground and pound.
Kruczek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yama postures up and lands a big shot to Kruczek's brow.
Kotetsu Yama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruczek is trying to keep Yama in close. #SUB#
Kruczek working for submissions but it's allowed Yama to get to half guard.
Yama is looking to advance position but Kruczek won't allow it. #T2#
Kruczek wants to get back to full guard.
Yama working the head and body with strikes.
Kruczek has a hand on Yama's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Yama takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kruczek is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yama controlling the pace for now.
Yama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Yama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kruczek is bucking up trying to escape but Yama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Kruczek regains half guard.
Kruczek taking some punishment here, with Yama in his half guard.
Yama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Kruczek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruczek manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kruczek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yama is in close to Kruczek's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Yama working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kruczek looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yama has picked Kruczek up and slammed him! Kruczek can't keep hold of the triangle and Yama manages to pass to side control!
Yama lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kruczek can't do much from the bottom here.
Yama is working Kruczek over with some ground and pound from side control.
Yama wants to control but Kruczek is keeping him busy.
Yama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kruczek haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yama scoring with punches from side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yama!
Kotetsu Yama took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kido closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ooldbekkink's guard.
Kido controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kido seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ooldbekkink for as long as he can get away with.
Kido continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kido'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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ooldbekkink tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kido slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kido moves into full mount!
Kido raining down shots from the mount!
Kido tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More hug and hope from Kido.
Ooldbekkink tries to hold on but Kido postures up.
Kido controlling his opponent. #T2#
Ooldbekkink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kido. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kido pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kido cracks Ooldbekkink with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kido manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ooldbekkink to take his back!#SUB#
Kido is working for a rear naked choke. Ooldbekkink is not defending it well and Kido has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ooldbekkink refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ooldbekkink's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Osa Kido!

Event: RSE 2: Broken Bones
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skull will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Skull tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.#SUB#
Fujiwara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skull wants to get back to his feet but Fujiwara drags him back down.
Skull is trying to control Fujiwara's posture but Fujiwara avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiwara tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skull is trying to escape the position but Fujiwara is controlling the position.
Fujiwara is working Skull over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Skull is trying to escape the position but Fujiwara is controlling the position. #SU#
Fujiwara decides to stand back up. Fujiwara steps back and let's Skull get back to his feet.#TD#
Fujiwara shoots in and bounces Skull off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fujiwara lands a couple of elbows.
Fujiwara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skull's guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Skull is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skull avoid being mounted?
Skull has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Skull is trying to stand.
Fujiwara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fujiwara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fujiwara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skull is looking to control Fujiwara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skull avoid being mounted?
Fujiwara trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skull is trying to stand back up but Fujiwara is controlling him #SUB#
Fujiwara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Fujiwara is working for a kimura but Skull is defending it quite comfortably.
Skull is trying to stand. #SUB#
Fujiwara in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Skull tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fujiwara!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Jack Skull was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry!'.

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