Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFT-490
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juntta.
Rodrigo Nogueira feinted with a counter takedown.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo Nogueira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rodrigo Nogueira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigo Nogueira attempts a counter takedown but Juntta avoids it well and moves away.
Juntta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Rodrigo Nogueira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Juntta!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodrigo Nogueira in side control, throwing shots but Juntta defends.
Rodrigo Nogueira lands a few punches from side control.
Rodrigo Nogueira 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.#SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Rodrigo Nogueira are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Juntta is trying to control Rodrigo Nogueira's posture but Rodrigo Nogueira avoids it. #T1#
Rodrigo Nogueira cracks Juntta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Juntta is looking for a sweep.
Juntta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Rodrigo Nogueira seems to be looking for submissions.
Rodrigo Nogueira trying to mount his opponent but Juntta defends it.
Juntta trying to control but Rodrigo Nogueira postures up.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo Nogueira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodrigo Nogueira wants to control but Juntta is keeping him busy. #T2#
Juntta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juntta trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Juntta is trying to escape the mount.
Juntta tries to hold on but Rodrigo Nogueira pushes him away.
Rodrigo Nogueira landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Rodrigo Nogueira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Juntta's face. #CUT#
That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more.
Rodrigo Nogueira with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
The cut above Jaska Juntta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaska Juntta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
After winning the bout, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFT-487: Po vs Kermode
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Juntta misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett stopping the sweep attempt from Juntta.
Juntta trying to keep a closed guard but Barnett is proving a slippery customer.
Juntta 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.
Juntta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnett. #SUB2#
Juntta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnett has picked Juntta up and slammed him! Juntta can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnett manages to pass to side control!
Juntta dodges the ground and pound from Barnett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnett thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Barnett tries for a kimura but Juntta is defending well.
Juntta can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Juntta tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta wants to control but Barnett postures up.#SUB#
Barnett is trying to get an arm triangle but Juntta is defending well.
Juntta struggling a bit here.
Barnett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Juntta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnett is thwarting Juntta's attempts to control the position.
Barnett wants to free his trapped foot but Juntta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnett trying to control from half guard but Juntta is working away. #T2#
Juntta tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Juntta trying to control here.
Barnett working the head and body with strikes.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Juntta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnett is looking to take a break and control but Juntta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juntta defends it well.
Barnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Juntta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a kimura here.
Barnett is keen to just control but Juntta is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Juntta looking for submissions off his back.
Juntta is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard. #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.
Juntta is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Barnett seems to be working for a kimura but Juntta defends the submission attempt.
Barnett trying to mount his opponent but Juntta defends it.
Juntta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juntta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. #REVB#
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juntta won't allow Barnett to sweep him here. #SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Juntta stands up over Barnett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Barnett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Juntta misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Barnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Juntta wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Juntta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Juntta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnett is working Juntta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Juntta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta is trying to control the position but Barnett postures up.
Juntta pulls Barnett in to control the position.
Barnett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juntta can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Juntta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnett defends well.#T1#
Barnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juntta is on top in guard. #REVB#
Barnett looking to control.
Barnett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntta is one step ahead there.
Juntta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juntta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Juntta wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett has Juntta pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Barnett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juntta defends well.#SUB#
Barnett working for a triangle but Juntta defends it easily. #SUB#
Juntta avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Barnett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juntta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Juntta is stalling in the full guard.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment.
Juntta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnett's head.
Juntta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Juntta working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Barnett looking to control. #SUB#
Barnett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juntta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juntta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Juntta stopping the sweep attempt from Barnett.
Barnett wants to stand but Juntta is controlling the position.
Barnett wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Barnett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juntta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Barnett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
That's time! Barnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Juntta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Juntta slips nicely into half guard.
Well, if Juntta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Juntta thows a huge punch but Barnett dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett pushes Juntta off looking to stand but Juntta dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Juntta seems content to control.#T1#
Barnett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juntta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juntta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juntta trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Juntta throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Barnett has an active guard here but Juntta has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Juntta is trying for a kimura here. Barnett looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Juntta wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaska Juntta!

Event: BFT-482
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Juntta gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Juntta seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kwiecinski is being controlled here.
Juntta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juntta 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.
Kwiecinski is being controlled here.
Juntta advances to mount.
Juntta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwiecinski is looking to get to half guard.
Juntta scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Kwiecinski is trying to escape the mount.
The referee warns Kwiecinski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Juntta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Juntta raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta lands a heavy elbow.
Juntta controlling his opponent.
Juntta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kwiecinski is looking to escape.
Kwiecinski blocking the ground and pound. #T2#
Kwiecinski is working to get back to half guard.
Juntta thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Kwiecinski is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Juntta locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kwiecinski is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaska Juntta!

Event: BFT-476: PRIDE Never Die! 18
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Singh throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Juntta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Juntta.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singh is on top in guard. #REVR#
Singh is looking to stand up but Juntta won't let him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Singh won't allow Juntta to sweep him here.
Singh wants to stand but Juntta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Juntta 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.#SUB2#
Juntta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Singh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Juntta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Juntta is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
Juntta is pulling down on Singh's head. It's preventing any offense from Singh, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Juntta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Singh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Juntta.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juntta tries to bench press Singh off him but Singh keeps the position.
Singh wants to stand but Juntta is controlling his arm.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juntta is looking for a sweep.
Juntta is trying to control Singh's posture but Singh avoids it.
Singh works to advance to full mount. Juntta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Singh looking to control but Juntta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Juntta tries to hold on but Singh postures up.
Singh controlling the pace for now.
Juntta working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Singh looking to control but Juntta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Singh breaks from Juntta's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Juntta is looking to improve his position but Singh isn't that keen on the idea.
Juntta reaches up to try and control the position but Singh seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Juntta rolls and tries to escape and now Singh has his back!
Singh doesn't have the hooks in and Juntta manages to turn into his guard.
Juntta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Singh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Juntta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Singh wants to pass the guard but Juntta is keeping the position.
Juntta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Juntta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Singh wants to get up but he can't break Juntta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Juntta has Singh pulled in close to control his posture.
Juntta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Juntta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Singh keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass. #SUB#
Singh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T5#
Juntta is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Juntta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juntta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Singh trying to control the position.
Juntta throws a strike but Singh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T6#
Singh tries to stand but Juntta is controlling from the bottom.
Singh won't allow Juntta to sweep him here.
Singh forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Singh decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Singh throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.
Juntta checks a leg kick.
Sanjay Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Singh momentarily.
Singh misses with a shot to the body
and Juntta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T7#
Juntta staying out of range there.
Juntta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Jaska Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Singh sprawls well. Singh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Juntta gets slowly back to his feet.
Singh misses with a straight right.
Singh throws a leg kick but Juntta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanjay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
Singh throws a combination that misses
and Juntta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singh needs to keep his hands up - Juntta had a free shot at his head there.
Juntta lands a head shot.
Singh throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T8#
Juntta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily.
Singh scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Jaska Juntta 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!
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Juntta slips a straight right by Singh.
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Singh throws a front kick aimed at Juntta's knee but Juntta avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Singh. Those never looked like landing.
Singh takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Juntta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Singh wants to get back to his feet.
Juntta wants to take a breather but Singh is having none of it. #T9#
Juntta lands with a punch from half guard.
Juntta passes to side control.
Juntta is putting a hurting on Singh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Singh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juntta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Juntta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Singh, who protects the arm well.
Juntta trying to control the action but Singh is working from the bottom.
Singh is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaska Juntta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Juntta.
Nice uppercut there from Singh.
Singh misses with a looping left.
Juntta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juntta dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Juntta lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Juntta misses.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juntta misses with a series of wild punches.
Singh is looking to counter punch.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Juntta cracks Singh with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Juntta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Singh makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juntta doesn't seem bothered though.
Singh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Singh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Juntta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Juntta is able to avoid easily.
Juntta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Singh cracks Juntta with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Juntta looking to score a takedown here. Singh is defending well but Juntta drives through and ends up in Singh's guard.#ES#
Singh is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Singh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Juntta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juntta blocking some punches. #BC#
Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Singh throws a jab but it's blocked by Juntta.
Jaska Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Juntta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juntta somewhat.
Sanjay Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juntta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Singh swinging wildly here.
Singh throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Singh throws a leg kick but Juntta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Singh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Juntta.#T3#
Juntta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Juntta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanjay Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh missing with a left hand there. Juntta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Juntta slips under a jab.
Singh thuds his right hand into Juntta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juntta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Singh defends well and Juntta ends up having to push Singh into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Juntta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Singh is leaning against Juntta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juntta is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Singh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Singh. #BC#
Singh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singh tries to score with a low kick but Juntta moves his leg out of the way.
Singh throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.
Juntta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Singh misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Singh misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Juntta jabs Singh right on the nose. Singh blinks but takes it well.
Juntta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Juntta.
Juntta scores with a jab to the head.
Singh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juntta.#KD2#
Juntta drops Singh with a right and a left! Juntta comes rushing in but Singh regains his composure and manages to keep Juntta in guard. #ROC2#
Singh is rocked!
Juntta wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Oh Singh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juntta gets to his feet and stands over Singh, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Singh felt that one! Juntta unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Singh from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaska Juntta!

Event: BFT-471
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Juntta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kothciushco's waist but Kothciushco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juntta off to one side.
Kothciushco throws an overhand right that lands on Juntta's shoulder, as Juntta tries to avoid the shot.
Juntta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kothciushco works over Juntta's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Juntta throws a body punch but Kothciushco moves out of range.
Kothciushco staying out of range there.
Kothciushco wants to land a leg kick but Juntta is out of range.
Juntta feints the counter takedown.
Kothciushco throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.
Kothciushco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kothciushco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juntta. That did some damage!#CL2#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
Juntta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kothciushco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kothciushco lands a knee to the body.
Kothciushco scores with a knee to the head.
Juntta is trying to maintain a safe position but Kothciushco gets an underhook and turns Juntta into the cage.
Juntta is trying to stall.
Juntta is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kothciushco. #T1#
Juntta throws a punch but it's blocked by Kothciushco. #TD2#
Juntta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kothciushco regains guard immediately.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kothciushco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta postures up in Kothciushco's guard and throws a big left but Kothciushco blocks it.
Kothciushco keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Kothciushco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Juntta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kothciushco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kothciushco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Kothciushco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kothciushco throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely.
Juntta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kothciushco with a body shot.
Juntta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kothciushco defends well and Juntta ends up having to push Kothciushco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juntta blocks a low kick nicely.
Juntta swinging wildly here.
Jaska Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kothciushco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Juntta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kothciushco's head.
Juntta lands an overhand right.
Kothciushco misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Juntta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juntta lands a head shot.
Juntta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kothciushco looks to land a right hand but Juntta moved out of range.
Juntta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kothciushco.
Juntta throws a nice looking combination but Kothciushco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kothciushco at a distance.
Juntta stuns Kothciushco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juntta throws out a loose jab but Kothciushco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juntta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kothciushco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kothciushco wants it to stay on the feet.
Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.
Kothciushco lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juntta.
Juntta swinging wildly here.
Kothciushco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Juntta takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Kothciushco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juntta swings for the body but Kothciushco moves out of range. #KD#
Kothciushco drops Juntta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Juntta looks back up at him and smiles so Kothciushco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Juntta is rocked!
Crack! Kothciushco connects with the perfect overhand right and Juntta falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kothciushco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kothciushco!
A very excited looking Krzysztof Kothciushco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFT-465
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Roscrow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roscrow throws a low kick but Juntta moves out of range easily.
Juntta slaps away a takedown attempt from Roscrow, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Roscrow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juntta to the ground. Roscrow is now in Juntta's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Roscrow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Juntta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roscrow is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Roscrow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juntta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roscrow has managed to get both his arms back between Juntta's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Roscrow from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Juntta looking for a guillotine here but Roscrow defends easily.
Roscrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roscrow passes into half guard. #T1#
Roscrow thows a huge punch but Juntta dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Juntta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roscrow pulls his head out easily.
Juntta is trying is best to control the position here.
Roscrow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Juntta is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Roscrow is trying to work for a kimura but Juntta is defending well.
Juntta trying to control from the bottom.
Juntta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roscrow.
Juntta wants to get back to full guard.#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.#SUB#
Juntta is defending against the submission attempts here by Roscrow.
Juntta manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Juntta is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roscrow has his hands clasped together but Juntta extends and breaks Roscrow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Juntta.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaska Juntta!
The defeated Perry Roscrow had this to say: 'Fighting as the underdog and accepting the fight on 11 hours notice was never going to be easy, I'm not getting any younger, but i still look forward this my next challenge '.

Event: BFT-462: Nitschke vs Vosne
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
No joy there for Lynn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lynn misses with a lunging right hand
and Juntta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juntta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynn throws out the jab.
Lynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Juntta looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynn is just out of range.
Lynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juntta manages to avoid it.
Lynn cracks Juntta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juntta misses with a wild body shot.
Juntta takes a swing at Lynn's ribcage but misses.
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Lynn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Juntta cracks a nice hook into Lynn's ribs.
Lynn slips under a jab from Juntta.
Lynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Juntta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Juntta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Juntta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lynn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Juntta.
Lynn trying to control the position here.
Juntta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Juntta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juntta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lynn controlling the position.
Juntta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juntta is looking to advance position but Lynn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Juntta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juntta keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Juntta tries to hold on but Lynn postures up.#T4#
Juntta gets back to half guard.
Juntta gets back to full guard.
Juntta wants to sweep here but Lynn controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Juntta is looking for a triangle here but Lynn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Juntta tries to improve position but can't.
Juntta is trying to control Lynn's posture but Lynn avoids it.
Juntta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaska Juntta will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Juntta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lynn throws an overhand right that lands on Juntta's shoulder, as Juntta tries to avoid the shot.
Juntta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Juntta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Juntta dives in and scores a takedown into Lynn's guard.
Juntta postures up in Lynn's guard and throws a big left but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Juntta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn has Juntta pulled in close to control his posture.
Lynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Juntta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lynn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Juntta has Lynn in his guard.#REVR#
Juntta pulls Lynn in to control the position.
Juntta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynn won't allow Juntta to sweep him here.
Juntta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lynn has passed into side control. #T2#
Juntta manages to get back to half guard.
Juntta trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lynn manages to pass to mount!
Juntta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juntta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juntta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lynn's guard. #REVB#
Juntta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Juntta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jaska Juntta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Juntta preventing the sweep.
Juntta trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Juntta throws a big right hand that misses.
Lynn wants to sweep here but Juntta controlling him for the moment.
Juntta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta postures up in Lynn's guard and throws a big left but Lynn blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Juntta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juntta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Juntta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Juntta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Juntta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Juntta postures up in Lynn's guard and throws a big left but Lynn blocks it. #SUB2#
Juntta drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lynn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Juntta has Lynn in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Juntta looking for a guillotine here but Lynn defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaska Juntta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Juntta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juntta moves away.
Juntta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Juntta's head but Juntta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russell Lynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juntta slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lynn.
Lynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynn throws a jab when Juntta was well out of range.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
Juntta lands with a left to the head.
Lynn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Juntta walks away with a smile on his face. Lynn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Juntta goes for a double leg but Lynn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lynn continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Juntta looking to score a takedown here. Lynn is defending well but Juntta drives through and ends up in Lynn's guard.
Lynn pulls Juntta in close to his closed guard and prevents Juntta from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Lynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juntta stops Lynn from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Juntta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Juntta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynn's head.
Juntta looking to pass the guard.
Russell Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lynn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Juntta.
Juntta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynn's head.
Juntta looking to sit in guard and control but Lynn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Juntta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juntta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Juntta postures up in Lynn's guard and throws a big left but Lynn blocks it.
Juntta pushes down on Lynn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Juntta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working. #T3#
Juntta with the ground and pound but Lynn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Juntta tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard.
Juntta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juntta trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Juntta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Juntta wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses. Lynn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juntta's guard. Nice move by Lynn!#REVR#
Jaska Juntta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Juntta is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaska Juntta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juntta winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaska Juntta!

Event: BFT-455: Raekwon vs Kampmann
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Juntta has a takedown stuffed.
Kothciushco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco lands with a nice body kick.
Kothciushco throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Kothciushco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juntta lands a jab to the head.
Juntta misses with the combination.
Juntta checks a low kick from Kothciushco.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Kothciushco 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.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Kothciushco throwing a counter right hand but Juntta manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kothciushco is predictable there #TD2#
so Juntta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta distracts Kothciushco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Juntta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass.
Juntta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kothciushco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving.
Kothciushco controlling Juntta's posture.
Juntta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kothciushco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Kothciushco is trying to control the position but Juntta postures up.
Kothciushco keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta looking to sit in guard and control but Kothciushco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Juntta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kothciushco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kothciushco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kothciushco tries to free his leg and advance position but Juntta is retaining full guard.
Juntta has a closed guard, preventing Kothciushco from standing up.
Juntta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SU#
Kothciushco stands up from Juntta's guard - Kothciushco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jaska Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
Kothciushco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Kothciushco throws a series of punches but Juntta avoids them all with ease.
Juntta moves out of range as Kothciushco strikes.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kothciushco.
Juntta lands a jab to the nose.
Kothciushco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kothciushco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kothciushco throws a push kick but Juntta slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Juntta.
Kothciushco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juntta.
Kothciushco ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.#T4#
Kothciushco closes the distance and clinches up with Juntta, looking for a takedown. Kothciushco pushes Juntta against the cage but Juntta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Juntta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kothciushco's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juntta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kothciushco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass.
Juntta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kothciushco wants to sweep but no luck.
Juntta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaska Juntta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Kothciushco.
A nice side step and Juntta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kothciushco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kothciushco closes the distance and clinches up with Juntta, looking for a takedown. Kothciushco pushes Juntta against the cage but Juntta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kothciushco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kothciushco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juntta's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Kothciushco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntta fails to land with a series of punches.
Kothciushco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Kothciushco shows good takedown defense.
Kothciushco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kothciushco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Kothciushco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Juntta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kothciushco. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kothciushco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntta misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Juntta staying out of range there.
Juntta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kothciushco tries to sprawl out of it but Juntta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kothciushco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.#CL#
Kothciushco has closed the distance and engaged Juntta in a clinch.
Kothciushco misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kothciushco manages to break the clinch.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kothciushco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kothciushco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kothciushco misses with a straight left.
Kothciushco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
A big right from Juntta misses.
It looked like Kothciushco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Juntta throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta digs a good hook to Kothciushco's body.
Kothciushco throws a leg kick but Juntta checks it.
Kothciushco cracks Juntta with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kothciushco. That's going to slow Juntta down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Kothciushco gets caught flat footed, as Juntta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving.
Juntta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses. Kothciushco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juntta's guard. Nice move by Kothciushco!#REVR#
Kothciushco wanted to stand there but Juntta had control of the position. #T3#
Kothciushco throws a big right hand that misses.
Kothciushco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juntta is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Kothciushco stands up and waves to Juntta to follow him.
Kothciushco throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krzysztof Kothciushco is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Kothciushco.
Juntta scores with a body shot.
Juntta slips a straight right by Kothciushco.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Kothciushco.
Juntta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kothciushco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Juntta misses. #TD2#
Juntta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kothciushco on his heels. He'll look to pass Kothciushco's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Juntta won't allow Kothciushco to sweep him here.
Juntta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kothciushco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntta is one step ahead there.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving.
Kothciushco is pulling down on Juntta's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta stops Kothciushco from standing up.
Kothciushco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Kothciushco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Juntta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kothciushco tries to clinch up but Juntta circles away and keeps his distance.
Juntta lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Juntta scores with a takedown into Kothciushco's guard.
Kothciushco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Kothciushco gets to his feet - Juntta follows without any prompting.
Juntta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kothciushco throws out the jab.
Juntta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juntta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kothciushco tries to sprawl out of it but Juntta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kothciushco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juntta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Juntta throws a right hand that Kothciushco ducks under and follows up with a left that Kothciushco also avoids with ease.
Juntta throws a hook to the side of Kothciushco's head but Kothciushco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juntta just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKothciushco.
Juntta thuds his right hand into Kothciushco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.#CL#
Kothciushco instigates a clinch.
Kothciushco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Kothciushco.
Juntta trying to stall but Kothciushco improves his position. #BC2#
Juntta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kothciushco misses the shot to the body.
Juntta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Kothciushco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Junttas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta avoids the head kick by Kothciushco.
Kothciushco sizes up Juntta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juntta swings widly with a right hand
and Kothciushco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta shoots in for a double leg but Kothciushco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krzysztof Kothciushco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kothciushco as Juntta shoots in.
Kothciushco scores with a jab.#ROC#
Juntta is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more.
Kothciushco lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Juntta up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kothciushco from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Juntta's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kothciushco!
Krzysztof Kothciushco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC Challengers 74
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Juntta lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Jierdan Firkragg has been cut.
Juntta takes a swing at Firkragg's ribcage but misses.
Firkragg feints the counter takedown.
Juntta throws a series of punches but Firkragg avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Firkragg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Juntta tries to improve position but can't.
Juntta is trying to work for a sweep but Firkragg has mounted him!
Juntta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Firkragg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juntta is working to get back to half guard.
Juntta wants to control but Firkragg is having none of it.
Juntta really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Firkragg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Juntta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firkragg trying to control but Juntta is having none of it.
Juntta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Firkragg looking to secure an arm triangle but Juntta defends it well.
Juntta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firkragg trying to mount his opponent but Juntta defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2##SUB2#
Firkragg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juntta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Firkragg is working away from the top position though.
Juntta is looking to improve his position.
Firkragg passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juntta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Firkragg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Juntta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juntta sneaks back into half guard.
Firkragg is trying to control. Juntta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Juntta is positioning himself well to prevent Firkragg advancing to mount.
Juntta gets full guard.
Firkragg wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving.
Juntta striking off his back but it's not causing Firkragg any problems.
Juntta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Firkragg trying to control but Juntta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Juntta is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Firkragg rolls with it to try and escape but Juntta cranks on the arm and Firkragg is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaska Juntta!

Event: HFC Challengers 72
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Ihejirika swings away with a body shot that misses
and Juntta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juntta scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juntta dives in and grabs Ihejirika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ihejirika pushes down on Juntta's head and hops out.#CL2#
Ihejirika has managed to clinch.
Ihejirika lands a right hand.
Ihejirika misses with a knee to the head.
Juntta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juntta.
The referee calls for Ihejirika to work.
Ihejirika with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juntta tries to score a body lock takedown but Ihejirika shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ihejirika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juntta is stalling here.
Ihejirika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ihejirika's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Juntta stalling. #T1#
Juntta managing to block the knees to the body from Ihejirika.
Juntta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaska Juntta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Ihejirika.
Ihejirika dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ihejirika misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juntta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Juntta has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ihejirika after a bit of a struggle.
Juntta prevents a body shot from Ihejirika.
Juntta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ihejirika is pressed up against the cage. Juntta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ihejirika down to the mat. Ihejirika avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ihejirika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Juntta as Ihejirika shoots in.
Nice shot by Juntta.#CUT#
It looks like Tatenda Ihejirika has been cut.
Ihejirika digs a good body shot into Juntta's ribs.
Ihejirika misses with a two punch combination.
Juntta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ihejirika avoids it really well and circles away.#T2##TD2#
Ihejirika drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juntta trying to keep a closed guard but Ihejirika is proving a slippery customer.
Juntta looking for a sweep. Not yet Juntta, not yet.
Juntta keeping full guard, as Ihejirika tries to pass.
Juntta keeping moving, preventing Ihejirika from controlling successfully.
Juntta wants to sweep but no luck.
Ihejirika is looking to work some ground and pound but Juntta has wrist control.
Juntta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ihejirika landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Ihejirika chips away with some ground and pound.
Juntta wants to improve his position but instead Ihejirika has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Juntta looking for submissions off his back.
Ihejirika throwing shots but Juntta is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ihejirika tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juntta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juntta is refusing to be controlled, as Ihejirika sits in half guard.
Juntta is trying to control but can't.
Ihejirika wants to free his trapped foot but Juntta is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Ihejirika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juntta tries to roll over but Ihejirika keeps him under control.
Ihejirika is trying to control the action in half guard but Juntta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ihejirika seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Juntta gets full guard.
Ihejirika is working Juntta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ihejirika wants to control from the top but Juntta keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Juntta holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tatenda Ihejirika dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Juntta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Juntta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juntta attempts a counter takedown but Ihejirika avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ihejirika enables Juntta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ihejirika manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Ihejirika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ihejirika looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntta is one step ahead there.
Juntta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihejirika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juntta is really struggling to control Ihejirika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juntta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ihejirika dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ihejirika stopping the sweep attempt from Juntta.
My spies in 10th Planet:LOD(8 Elite 2 Double Elite) inform me that Ihejirika has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Juntta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ihejirika gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ihejirika preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ihejirika trying to control the position from guard on top but Juntta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ihejirika might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Juntta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Juntta trying to control the position. #SUB#
Juntta is looking for a triangle here but Ihejirika uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Juntta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ihejirika's best efforts.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ihejirika is trying to control. Juntta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juntta is looking for a sweep. Ihejirika is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ihejirika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ihejirika is working for a kimura but Juntta is defending it quite comfortably.
Ihejirika working Juntta over with strikes. #CUT2#
Jaska Juntta's cut is getting worse.
Ihejirika prevents Juntta from improving his position.
Juntta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juntta has momentary wrist control but Ihejirika slips an elbow through the middle.#CUT2#
Jaska Juntta's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jaska Juntta's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tatenda Ihejirika!
After winning the bout, Tatenda Ihejirika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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