Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 1
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Tsuyoshi takes one on the button.
Ippo ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
As Tsuyoshi tries to get set, Ippo tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Ippo.
Tsuyoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ippo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Ippo avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ippo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ippo misses. #CL#
Ippo clinches up against the ropes.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ippo landing knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Ippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ippo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Ippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ippo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ippo.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Ippo.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ippos head. #T2#
Ippo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ippo obliges.
Ippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Ippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ippo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Ippo avoids the damage to the body.
Ippo landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Ippo scores with a knee to the head.
Ippo blocking some punches.
Ippo lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ippo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ippo misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Ippo scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Ippo.
Ippo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tsuyoshi scores with the left hand. Ippo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Ippo.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ippo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ippo throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
Tsuyoshi staying out of range there.
Ippo clobbers Tsuyoshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Tsuyoshi as he checks the leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that misses
and Ippo counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Tsuyoshi is rocked!
Donk. Ippo catches Tsuyoshi right on the button with a cross.
Tsuyoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ippo finish him?
Good exchange - Ippo coming out on top.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ippo throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Ippo looks low and kicks high, catching Tsuyoshi right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Tsuyoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ippo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuyoshi can do to turn this around?#T1#
Tsuyoshi moves forwards but Ippo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ippo.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ippo.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up but Ippo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Ippo.
Ippo connects with a quick right hand that sends Tsuyoshi tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Makunouchi Ippo!
Makunouchi Ippo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Found 1 '.

Event: Grand Prix ROUND 2 RUSSIA
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blackmane 🐺 , right into the meat.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Tsuyoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuyoshi misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuyoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackmane 🐺 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackmane 🐺 .
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab. Blackmane 🐺 acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackmane 🐺 moves away from the strike by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackmane 🐺 ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a right hand but Blackmane 🐺 moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmane 🐺 lands an overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsuyoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!#CL2#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with the head strike. #T1#
Blackmane 🐺 lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
A short right from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blackmane 🐺 's brow.
Blackmane 🐺 definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hand to the body from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi avoiding damage as Blackmane 🐺 throws knees to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 blocks it.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a left hand.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks with his arms.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackmane 🐺 swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside.
Blackmane 🐺 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blackmane 🐺 seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuyoshi can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuyoshi controls the action.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi works on Blackmane 🐺 's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuyoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards.
Blackmane 🐺 on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuyoshi lands an uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a knee strike.
Blackmane 🐺 is working Tsuyoshi over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuyoshi throws an off balance right hand
and Blackmane 🐺 counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackmane 🐺 swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a looping left.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blackmane 🐺 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tsuyoshi counter with a right hand.
A big right from Blackmane 🐺 misses.
Blackmane 🐺 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a looping right.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a jab.
Tsuyoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuyoshi scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a front kick aimed at Tsuyoshi's knee but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a leg kick but Blackmane 🐺 saw it coming and moves away.
Blackmane 🐺 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi lands with an overhand left.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Blackmane 🐺 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Blackmane 🐺 misses its intended target.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a nice head shot.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackmane 🐺 .
Tsuyoshi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blackmane 🐺 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuyoshi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackmane 🐺 on the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Blackmane 🐺 paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab.
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!
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Blackmane 🐺 pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackmane 🐺 circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi has closed the distance and engaged Blackmane 🐺 in a clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a shoulder strike.
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tsuyoshi's face.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsuyoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Blackmane 🐺 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackmane 🐺 looks to land a left hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range nicely.
Tsuyoshi lands a really nice looking cross but Blackmane 🐺 seems unphased.
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a jab to Tsuyoshi's midsection.
Blackmane 🐺 takes one to the chin there.
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 misses the jab.
Tsuyoshi throws out a counter right but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Tsuyoshi.
Blackmane 🐺 swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackmane 🐺 misses the jab.
Blackmane 🐺 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackmane 🐺 shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Blackmane 🐺 had a free shot at his head there.
Blackmane 🐺 looks to land a left hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range nicely.
Blackmane 🐺 slips under a jab from Tsuyoshi.
A left lands for Blackmane 🐺 .#T1#
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a left hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Blackmane 🐺 misses its intended target.
Tsuyoshi dips to his left and cracks Blackmane 🐺 with an uppercut!
Tsuyoshi dips to his left and cracks Blackmane 🐺 with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Tsuyoshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackmane 🐺 doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Blackmane 🐺 on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuyoshi cracks Blackmane 🐺 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi jabs at Blackmane 🐺 's body.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a right hand that Tsuyoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuyoshi also avoids with ease.
Tsuyoshi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackmane 🐺 slips under a jab.
Blackmane 🐺 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmane 🐺 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Blackmane 🐺 .
A swing and a miss from Blackmane 🐺 .#T2#
Jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab. Blackmane 🐺 acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
A punch combination from Blackmane 🐺 misses.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsuyoshi throws an off balance right hand
and Blackmane 🐺 counters with a stiff right hand.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a cross.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a right hand that misses
and Blackmane 🐺 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackmane 🐺 slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
A leg kick checked by Tsuyoshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Blackmane 🐺 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackmane 🐺 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
After the fight, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#755 Boy v Guns
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Haze misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Tsuyoshi.
Haze blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Haze.
Tsuyoshi digs a good hook to Haze's body.
Haze jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuyoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Haze. That snapped Tsuyoshi's head back.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haze throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuyoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haze connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsuyoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Haze tenderised Tsuyoshi's leg. Tsuyoshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab from Haze.
Haze scores with a hook to the body. Tsuyoshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haze.
Tsuyoshi works the jab nicely.
Tsuyoshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haze throws a head kick but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Haze counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and pushes Haze back into the cage.
Haze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
Haze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsuyoshi.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Haze managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haze's elbow.
Haze lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Tsuyoshi.
Haze is pushing Tsuyoshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike. #T2#
Haze misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze misses with a knee to the head.
Haze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Haze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haze displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tsuyoshi up against the cage.
Haze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haze has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haze working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tsuyoshi. #T3#
Haze trying to stall but Tsuyoshi improves his position.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazes head.
Haze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Haze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Haze.
Haze tries a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Haze scores with a hook to the body.
Haze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Haze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Haze.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Tsuyoshi with a knee to the head.
Haze tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Haze back against the cage.
Haze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside that Haze shrugs off. #T4#
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Haze blocks it.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Haze avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Haze blocking some punches.
Haze lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi lands a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze.
Haze wants to stall.
Haze working Tsuyoshi over with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
Haze dodges an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Haze will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsuyoshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsuyoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Haze gets tackled into the cage by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi maintains the clinch.
Haze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haze tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks with his arms.
Jerry Haze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
Haze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haze's defenses.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haze is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haze.
Tsuyoshi looking to throw knees to the head but Haze is blocking nicely.
Haze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Haze.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haze lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haze throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuyoshi.
Haze blocks an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Haze tries a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Haze.
Haze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Haze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haze looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the side of Haze's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Haze.
Nice uppercut lands for Haze. That snapped Tsuyoshi's head back.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haze manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Haze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.
Tsuyoshi lands a really nice looking cross but Haze seems unphased.
Nice cross by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Haze.
Tsuyoshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Haze keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuyoshi jabs at Haze's body.#CL2#
Haze forces Tsuyoshi back against the cage and clinches.
Haze landing knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi being controlled against the cage.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haze is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Tsuyoshi as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haze tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Haze back against the cage.
Haze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Haze.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haze.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Haze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haze avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Haze misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Haze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsuyoshi as Haze tries to tie him up.
Tsuyoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haze blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with some punches.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haze using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazes head.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Haze blocks it.
Haze looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haze finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi takes one to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Haze works Tsuyoshi's body with a nice hook.
Haze swinging wildly here.
Tsuyoshi lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook.
Tsuyoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haze defending well as Tsuyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Haze has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.
Haze stalks Tsuyoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsuyoshi's face. Tsuyoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Tsuyoshi lands a really nice looking cross but Haze seems unphased.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Haze is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw the jab but Haze is out of range.
Tsuyoshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haze's hands.
Tsuyoshi drops his hands momentarily and Haze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsuyoshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jerry Haze seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Haze crunches a lovely knee into Tsuyoshi's ribcage.
Haze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Haze.
Tsuyoshi works on Haze's body with a couple of short punches.
Haze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze.
Tsuyoshi lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haze missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Haze with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsuyoshi pushes Haze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haze.
Haze blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
Haze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Haze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Haze landing knees to the head.
Tsuyoshi crunches a lovely knee into Haze's ribcage.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Tsuyoshi on the inside. #T3#
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi gets through Haze's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside that Haze shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Haze fails to land.
Haze has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Haze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuyoshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tsuyoshi.
Haze takes an elbow to the temple.
Haze misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Haze 's eye.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsuyoshi avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haze digs a right hand underneath Tsuyoshi's ribcage. Tsuyoshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Tsuyoshi scores with a shot to the side of Haze's head.
Haze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Haze blocks it.
Tsuyoshi lands with a left to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Haze lands a body shot.
Tsuyoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haze trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuyoshi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#751 Imbula v Wrexham
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Dick tests Tsuyoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuyoshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dick swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuyoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick misses with a straight left.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Tsuyoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dick misses with a hook.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi connects with a single shot there.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tsuyoshi duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick lands with a hook. Tsuyoshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tsuyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick.
Tsuyoshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Dick misses with a looping left.
Dick sets himself, and Tsuyoshi steps forward looking for the clinch! Dick avoids it this time.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dick walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuyoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dick tries to counter by clinching up but Tsuyoshi breaks away and moves out of range.
Dick scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Tsuyoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dick attempts a counter takedown but Tsuyoshi avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuyoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dick throwing a counter right hand but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Tsuyoshi gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
Dick throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsuyoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a sloppy body shot
and Dick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Dick strikes.#T2#
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Dick moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Dick missing with a left hand there. Tsuyoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dick swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi instigates a clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
Dick blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dick avoids it.
Dick working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
Dick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Dick working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action. #TD#
Dick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Tsuyoshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick controls Tsuyoshi momentarily but Tsuyoshi frees himself. #SUB#
Tsuyoshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuyoshi has managed to get both his arms back between Dick's legs - danger averted.
Tsuyoshi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Dick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuyoshi preventing the sweep.
Tsuyoshi stays in close to Dick's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dick working for a triangle but Tsuyoshi defends it easily.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Dick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsuyoshi can pounce on him.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuyoshi moves in looking to clinch but Dick pushes him off.
A big right from Dick misses.
Dick slips under a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Dick stalks Tsuyoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tsuyoshi's face. Tsuyoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuyoshi moves to clinch but Dick breaks away
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dick scores with a hook.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Dick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dick.
Tsuyoshi throws a counter combo.#T1#
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Tsuyoshi. Beautiful body shot.
Dick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dick keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tsuyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
As Tsuyoshi tries to get set, Dick tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Dick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsuyoshi's hands.
Dick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dick takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Editiny Dick has been cut.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
A body shot lands from Tsuyoshi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dick.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dick tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Dick blocks an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Dick blocks an uppercut.
Dick misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick works on Tsuyoshi's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice elbow from Tsuyoshi.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Tsuyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuyoshi pushes Dick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuyoshi.
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick.
Dick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
A short right from Dick.
Dick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tsuyoshi obliges.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Dick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Dick.
Tsuyoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Tsuyoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dick swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi connects with the punch.
Dick dodges the punch combination from Tsuyoshi.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dick misses with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the side of Dick's head but Dick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuyoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dick blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch
and Dick counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuyoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick misses with an uppercut. Tsuyoshi saw that one coming.
Tsuyoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dick lands with a good body shot.
Dick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuyoshi swinging wildly here. #T1#
Tsuyoshi swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Dick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Dick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dick.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.
Dick digs a right hand underneath Tsuyoshi's ribcage. Tsuyoshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dick tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dick working aggressively here.
Dick blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Dick.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuyoshi controls the action. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dick.
Tsuyoshi cracks Dick with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dick.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsuyoshis head.
Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dick taking a breather.
Dick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Dick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside that Dick shrugs off.
Tsuyoshi pushes Dick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dick's defenses.
Dick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsuyoshi presses Dick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tsuyoshi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Editiny Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuyoshi lands an uppercut.#TD#
Dick pulls guard successfully.
Tsuyoshi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuyoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Tsuyoshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuyoshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Tsuyoshi from controlling successfully.
Tsuyoshi is stalling in the full guard.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuyoshi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
In his post fight interview, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Editiny Dick spoke after the fight, saying 'Good match, and now I'll be going back home to my wife whose as usual, would cuck me'.

Event: GAMMA#744 Asai v Imbula
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho connects with the punch.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuyoshi's shoulder, as Tsuyoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuyoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Ho.
Tsuyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuyoshi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuyoshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuyoshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ho cracks Tsuyoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a push kick but Tsuyoshi slaps the foot to one side.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi has closed the distance and engaged Ho in a clinch. #T1#
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Ho 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.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hos head.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ho's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi pushes Ho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ho's brow.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho throws out a loose jab but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ho thumps Tsuyoshi with a low kick.
Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Tsuyoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho.
Ho with a hook.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Ho blocks it.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi forces Ho back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ho manages to break the clinch.
Tsuyoshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho can pounce on him.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Tsuyoshi's head but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Ho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuyoshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho.
Tsuyoshi darts in trying to clinch
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi blocks a head kick by Ho.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuyoshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Ho moves out of range.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Ho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuyoshi.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Nice defenses there by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Ho counters with a good low kick that Tsuyoshi was not able to check.
Tsuyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phat Ho will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho defending well as Tsuyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuyoshi.
Ho misses with an uppercut. Tsuyoshi saw that one coming.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi rushes Ho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho blocking some punches.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Ho misses with some punches. #T1#
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Ho blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi pushes Ho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Tsuyoshi scores with a shot to the side of Ho's head.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ho is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi cracks Ho with a nice body shot.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
Ho tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tsuyoshi obliges.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Tsuyoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuyoshi digs a right hand into Ho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ho's gas tank. #BC#
Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho in his tracks.
Ho misses with a looping left.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Ho's ribcage but misses.
Tsuyoshi closes the distance but Ho moves to the side
and Ho counters with a nice leg kick.
Ho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
letting Ho counter with a right hand.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phat Ho is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Ho takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch.#BC#
Ho breaks the clinch.
Ho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a counter combo.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Ho staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi slips a straight right by Ho.
Tsuyoshi throws out a counter right but Ho avoids it with no problem.
Ho takes one to the side of the head.
Ho connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi throws a combination that misses
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Ho misses with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Ho misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Tsuyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ho misses the target.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Ho's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Ho is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ho, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Ho breaks from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Ho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ho.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuyoshi throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Ho.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Ho misses.
Ho throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab to the head.
Ho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
Ho misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Tsuyoshi coming out on top.
Tsuyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho moves away.
Tsuyoshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ho's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi. #T2#
Ho slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Ho punishes Tsuyoshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Ho misses with a looping right.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
Ho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuyoshi jabs Ho right on the nose. Ho blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi misses with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuyoshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ho.
Ho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination that misses
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Ho.
Ho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ho takes a swing at Tsuyoshi's ribcage but misses.
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuyoshi.
Ho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuyoshi.
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho misses with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a clinch but Ho shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho lands a nice hook to Tsuyoshi's body. Tsuyoshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho misses with a hook.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Ho keeps it at a distance.
Ho slips under a jab.
Ho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Tsuyoshi darts in trying to clinch
and Ho counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi moves into range and clinches up with Ho.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.

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 Phat Ho.
I think Ho 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Phat Ho spoke after the fight, saying 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.

Event: GAMMA#741 Ricard v Kent
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a right hand to the body.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsuyoshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Tsuyoshi misses
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuyoshi.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Wallace pushes Tsuyoshi away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wallace.
A slow jab from Tsuyoshi misses its intended target. #T1#
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi just manages to avoid it.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. Tsuyoshi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Decent striking displayed by Wallace there.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Wallace tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace tries to stall but Tsuyoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wallace lands a left hand.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace. #T3#
Wallace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Nathan Wallace has been cut.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice body shot.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Tsuyoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Wallace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Wallace avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
A body shot lands from Wallace.
A left hand lands to the body for Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Wallace's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Tsuyoshi misses its intended target.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuyoshi feints a jab promting Wallace to slip. Tsuyoshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wallace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
and Tsuyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi moves to clinch but Wallace breaks away
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Tsuyoshi tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsuyoshi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wallace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tsuyoshi's head.
Wallace blocks a jab.
A head kick from Tsuyoshi lands but Wallace takes it in his stride.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
Tsuyoshi jabs at Wallace's body.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch
and Wallace counters with a solid body kick.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.#T2#
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tsuyoshi clinches with his opponent.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi. #BC#
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuyoshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Wallace throws a solid leg kick but Tsuyoshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wallace.
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsuyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace thows a body kick. Tsuyoshi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuyoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace misses the body punch
and Tsuyoshi counters with a head kick. That will keep Wallace thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wallace is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T4#
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!
Tsuyoshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuyoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a nice body kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi swinging wildly here.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi tries to score with a low kick but Wallace moves his leg out of the way.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Wallace's cut.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
Tsuyoshi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wallace.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy head kick
and Tsuyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Tsuyoshi on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it. #T1#
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it. #BC#
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Wallace lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuyoshi tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Tsuyoshi staying out of range there.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wallace.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace lands a head shot.
Tsuyoshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wallace fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsuyoshi in the body.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Wallace scores with a push kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with the combination. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wallace blocking some punches.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Wallace.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace. #T4#
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
Tsuyoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.

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 Nathan Wallace.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
A very excited looking Nathan Wallace 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: GAMMA#735 Sonnen v Maracon
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Legions ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Legions drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Legions has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tsuyoshi stuffs the takedown.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Legions misses with a straight right.
Tsuyoshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Tsuyoshi lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Legions. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legions.
Legions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legions slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Legions moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuyoshi jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Legions.#CL#
Tsuyoshi has managed to clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Legions.
Legions misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Legions.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Legions.
Legions lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards. #BC2#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legions throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi checks it.
Tsuyoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Legions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tsuyoshi.
A combination from Legions does no damage.
A slow jab from Legions misses its intended target.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuyoshi. #T2#
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Legions.
A quick step to the side and Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Legions keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuyoshi lands an overhand right.
Legions throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Legions lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsuyoshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuyoshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab from Legions.
A jab from Legions finds it's way through Tsuyoshi's defenses.
Legions misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Tsuyoshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuyoshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsuyoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsuyoshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Felix Legions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice head kick!
Legions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Legions tries to land a leg kick but Tsuyoshi saw it coming and moves away. #TD2#
Legions closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Legions is nestled in close to Tsuyoshi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Legions.
Tsuyoshi wants to improve his position but Legions is controlling well.
Legions thows a huge punch but Tsuyoshi dodges it nicely.
Tsuyoshi is staying active underneath Legions, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tsuyoshi to regain full guard.
Tsuyoshi pulls Legions in close to prevent any damage.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Legions passes into half guard. #T4#
Tsuyoshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Legions.
Tsuyoshi tries to roll over but Legions keeps him under control.
Tsuyoshi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tsuyoshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Legions trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Tsuyoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions distracts Tsuyoshi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Legions. Those never looked like landing.
Legions swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuyoshi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Legions paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Tsuyoshi has Legions up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuyoshi.
Legions struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Legions controls his hands.
Legions tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legions scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Legions.
Tsuyoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legions wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legions works on Tsuyoshi's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Legions works on Tsuyoshi's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Legions.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legions lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Legions avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legions misses with some punches.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Legions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legions throws a head punch that misses.
Legions lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Legions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range. #T2#
Legions loads up on a big right hand but Tsuyoshi slips the punch.
Legions takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Legions wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Legions throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Legions avoids the head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Legions 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.
Legions slips a jab and a cross from Tsuyoshi.
A jab from Tsuyoshi does it's job there.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination. Legions tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD2#
Legions shoots in and bounces Tsuyoshi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tsuyoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
Tsuyoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legions preventing the sweep. #T3#
Tsuyoshi has control of Legions's left arm, preventing Legions from doing any damage.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legions is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuyoshi has wrist control.
Tsuyoshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Legions manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Legions is on top in guard. #REVB#
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuyoshi controlling the position.
Felix Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Legions preventing the sweep.
Tsuyoshi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuyoshi has his hands on Legions's head, controlling the position.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legions landing some decent shots from guard.
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legions works over Tsuyoshi with some ground and pound from guard.
Legions throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Legions with a nice head shot there.
Tsuyoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Felix Legions will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Legions keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Legions misses with a low kick.
That kick from Legions tenderised Tsuyoshi's leg. Tsuyoshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Legions throws a low kick, looking for Tsuyoshi's leg but Tsuyoshi calmly moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Legions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Legions thumps Tsuyoshi with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick from Legions.
Felix Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that Legions avoids nicely.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legions tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsuyoshi swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Legions. Legions circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Tsuyoshi finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch.
Legions avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legions avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legions swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legions defending well as Tsuyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Legions is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tsuyoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Legions throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a big counter combination but Legions scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tsuyoshi blocks the body kick.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
Tsuyoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Legions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsuyoshi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Tsuyoshi.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legions's head backwards.
Tsuyoshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Legions.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Legions keeps it at a distance.
Legions swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Legions attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Tsuyoshi throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Tsuyoshi clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions circles away from the clinch attempt.
Legions swinging wildly here.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Legions is just out of range.
Tsuyoshi catches Legions with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Legions is having none of it.
Legions throws a shot to the body.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good takedown defense.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up but Legions circles away and keeps his distance.
Legions tries a low kick but Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range.
Tsuyoshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuyoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches. #BC2#
Legions escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Legions uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Legions throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab.
Legions throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Legions just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Legions loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Legions pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuyoshi sizes up Legions with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuyoshi checks a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi avoids a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Legions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi lands with a straight right. Legions didn't see that one coming.
Legions lands an overhand right.
A jab from Tsuyoshi misses.
Legions shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Legions keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legions turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Legions throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tsuyoshi to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Tsuyoshi gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Legions.
I think Legions 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Legions!
In his post fight interview, Felix Legions started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#732 Legions vs Keenan
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses.
Bonney jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuyoshi lands with a straight right. Bonney didn't see that one coming.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney throws a leg kick
and Tsuyoshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bonney slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
A shot to the liver by Bonney. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuyoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonney swings for the body but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Bonney looks to land a right hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range.
Bonney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi looks to clinch
and Bonney counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bonney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsuyoshi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tsuyoshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonney tries to land a front kick but Tsuyoshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1##CL2#
Tsuyoshi drives through and clinches with Bonney against the cage.
Bonney scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Bonney in his tracks for a moment.
Tsuyoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bonney's brow.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like William Henry Bonney has been cut.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Bonney lands with a right to the head.
Bonney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonney controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Tsuyoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bonney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Tsuyoshi misses its intended target.
Bonney lands a slapping body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Tsuyoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Bonney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bonney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuyoshi under the eye.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Bonney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Bonney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuyoshi is just out of range.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that Bonney ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonney also avoids with ease.
Tsuyoshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Tsuyoshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonney doesn't seem phased though.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Bonney gets tackled into the cage by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi maintains the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi letting Bonney take a breather here.
Tsuyoshi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Tsuyoshi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Bonney avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonney.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonney managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonney.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney stalling in the clinch but Tsuyoshi improves position.
Tsuyoshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Henry Bonney's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bonney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bonney.
Nice defenses there by Bonney.
Bonney is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook.
Bonney is looking to wear down Tsuyoshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuyoshi tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Bonney.
Tsuyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bonney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney digs a good hook to Tsuyoshi's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonney. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Bonney moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses. #T1#
Tsuyoshi lunges at Bonney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonney's hand. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Bonney's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonney's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuyoshi.
Nice body punch from Bonney.
Bonney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonney tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi holds him up against the cage and eventually Bonney drops back down to his feet.
Bonney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tsuyoshi as Bonney tries to tie him up.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot to the head. #T2#
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!
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bonney avoids it.
Bonney blocks an elbow strike.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Bonney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Bonney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Henry Bonney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonney looking to stall.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Bonney. #T3#
Tsuyoshi with a knee to the head.
Bonney misses with a knee to the head.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Bonney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bonney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonney looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsuyoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonney missing with knees to the body.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Bonney presses Tsuyoshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonney cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice body shot.#T4#
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Bonney.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Bonney breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bonney's defenses.
Bonney misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Bonney is trying to pull guard but Tsuyoshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Bonney avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a shot to the body.
Bonney misses with a knee strike.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Henry Bonney's cut.
That's time! Bonney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bonney slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuyoshi throws a series of punches but Bonney avoids them all with ease.
Bonney is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Bonney is avoiding it.
Bonney's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuyoshi under the eye.
Bonney throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi walks into a jab.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Tsuyoshi fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and pushes Bonney back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tsuyoshi prevents it.
Tsuyoshi lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsuyoshi.
Bonney cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Tsuyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi is leaning against Bonney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the cage.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuyoshi checks a low kick from Bonney.
Tsuyoshi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bonney throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch.
Bonney tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonney.
Tsuyoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Tsuyoshi unleashes a big counter combination but Bonney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bonney throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi has Bonney up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bonney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Bonney gets through Tsuyoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi pushes Bonney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuyoshi controls the action.
Bonney tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney stalling. #T3#
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bonney lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsuyoshi.
Bonney lands with a right to the head.
Tsuyoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsuyoshi digs a right hand into Bonney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonney's gas tank.
Tsuyoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
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!
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Bonney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonneys head.
Bonney lands an uppercut.
A short left from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bonney fails to land.
Bonney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Bonney trying to control the position but instead, Tsuyoshi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bonney into the cage.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuyoshi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
A very excited looking Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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: GAMMA#731 Kruger v Simmons
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Feltre throws a big shot that misses.
Feltre walks into a straight right hand from Tsuyoshi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Feltre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook.
Feltre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Feltre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feltre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi just manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Feltre circles away.
Feltre scores with a push kick.
Feltre throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Feltre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Feltre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi has closed the distance and engaged Feltre in a clinch.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi holds him up against the cage and eventually Feltre drops back down to his feet.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch. #T1#
Feltre managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Tsuyoshi has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Feltre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi works on Feltre's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsuyoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi darts in and clinches Feltre up against the cage.
Feltre managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Feltre blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi pushes Feltre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Feltre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsuyoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up
letting Feltre counter with a right hand. #T2#
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feltre lands a nice looking body shot.
Feltre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsuyoshi finds it's way round the side to connect with Feltre's head.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Feltre blocks it.
Feltre misses the shot to the body.
Feltre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Feltre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Feltre. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi rushes Feltre and presses him up against the cage.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Tsuyoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Feltre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsuyoshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Feltre.
A shot in the inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Feltre controls the action. #TD#
Feltre pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Feltre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Tsuyoshi postures up.
Tsuyoshi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Feltre is looking for a triangle but Tsuyoshi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Feltre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsuyoshi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Feltre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Feltre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.#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.#SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuyoshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Feltre working for a triangle but Tsuyoshi defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feltre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsuyoshi controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Feltre 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.
Feltre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab-cross combination.
Tsuyoshi misses with the combination.
Tsuyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Feltre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Feltre throws a hook to the side of Tsuyoshi's head but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Feltre connects with a body shot that sends Tsuyoshi's belly button to the back.
Tsuyoshi throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Feltre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tsuyoshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Feltre swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch.
Feltre misses with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot to the body.
Feltre lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feltre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Feltre takes one to the side of the head.
Feltre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Feltre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Feltre keeps it at a distance.
Feltre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Feltre's ribcage but misses.
Feltre is looking to wear down Tsuyoshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Feltre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi rushes Feltre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Feltre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feltre fails to pull guard.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsuyoshi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe Feltre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feltre blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feltre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Feltre tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsuyoshi to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a shot to the body.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but Tsuyoshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Feltre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsuyoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Feltre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Feltre should have avoided that one.
Feltre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuyoshi.
Feltre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Feltre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tsuyoshi lands a head shot.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Feltre moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feltre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi cracks Feltre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that Feltre avoids nicely. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a two punch combination.
Tsuyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Feltre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Feltre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tsuyoshi to keep the fight standing.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Feltre uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Feltre gets control of Tsuyoshi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Feltre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Feltre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tsuyoshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Feltre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsuyoshi has managed to get both his arms back between Feltre's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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#
Feltre tries a low kick but Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Feltre's ribcage but misses.
Feltre misses with a low kick.
Feltre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsuyoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Feltre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Feltre throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuyoshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Feltre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Feltre misses with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi lands a head shot.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Feltre 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.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Feltre's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Feltre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Feltre attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a combination
and Feltre counters with a three punch combo that has Tsuyoshi backing up. Tsuyoshi nods at Feltre to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Donk. Tsuyoshi catches Feltre right on the button with a cross.
Feltre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsuyoshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Feltre with a body shot.
Feltre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsuyoshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Feltre.
Tsuyoshi lands a two punch combo.
Feltre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Feltre avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Feltre is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Feltre thuds his right hand into Tsuyoshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Feltre is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Feltre misses the target.
Tsuyoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feltre moves away.
Feltre throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuyoshi 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.
Feltre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsuyoshi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Feltre has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tsuyoshi misses with a double jab
and Feltre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that Feltre ducks under and follows up with a left that Feltre also avoids with ease.#T3#
Feltre slips under a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross.
Tsuyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuyoshi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Feltre.
Felipe Feltre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Feltre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feltre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Feltre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Feltre scores with a body shot.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Feltre misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Tsuyoshi motions for Feltre to come forward. Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab to the head.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi pushes Feltre up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Feltre decides to pull guard.
Tsuyoshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Feltre has his foot on Tsuyoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoshi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsuyoshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fujiwara Tsuyoshi.
I've got Tsuyoshi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
A very excited looking Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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: GAMMA#728 Sonnen v Grigorian
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castrello circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Castrello moves into the clinch.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but Castrello blocks it.
Castrello prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Nice elbow from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land.
Castrello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsuyoshis head.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand.
Tsuyoshi avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuyoshi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuyoshi.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land. #T1#
Castrello lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello landing knees to the head.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castrello is defending well for now.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi misses with some punches.
Tsuyoshi blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
A hook to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is leaning against Castrello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Castrello is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Tsuyoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuyoshi.
A short left from Castrello. #T2#
Castrello takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Tsuyoshi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuyoshi.
Castrello avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tsuyoshi obliges.
Tsuyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi looking to throw knees to the head but Castrello is blocking nicely.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsuyoshi's brow.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi - that landed with a thud.
Castrello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castrello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks with his arms.
Castrello lands an elbow inside that Tsuyoshi shrugs off.
Tsuyoshi avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
A short left from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tsuyoshi obliges.
Castrello avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuyoshi takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castrello throws an elbow but it misses.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Castrello working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Castrello lands a left hand.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
Castrello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Castrello on the inside.
Castrello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuyoshi crunches a lovely knee into Castrello's ribcage.
Tsuyoshi misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Castrello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Castrello swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Castrello misses. #CL#
Tsuyoshi clinches with his opponent.
Castrello misses with a knee strike.
Castrello cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice body shot.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Nice elbow from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuyoshi.
Castrello blocks the elbow strike.
Castrello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Castrello scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Tsuyoshi works on Castrello's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castrello throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Castrello trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi lands a shot to the body.
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Castrello avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Castrello throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Castrello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Still in the clinch, Tsuyoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands with a right to the head.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuyoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castrello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Castrello.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello. #T3#
Castrello scores a nice knee to the body.
Castrello lands an elbow just above Tsuyoshi 's eye.
Tsuyoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuyoshi.
Castrello with a knee to the head.
Castrello prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
Castrello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castrello is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Castrello into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuyoshi.
A short right from Tsuyoshi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castrello or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi. #T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Castrello throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Castrello creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tsuyoshi's defenses.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Castrello lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tsuyoshi or not.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi works on Castrello's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Castrello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castrello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tsuyoshi has Castrello up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Tsuyoshi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castrello throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Castrello scores with a shot to the side of Tsuyoshi's head.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Castrello 's eye.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Castrello avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Castrello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castrello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castrello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Castrello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Castrello managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Castrello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cullen Castrello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Castrello lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook to the body.
Castrello with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuyoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuyoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castrello lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Tsuyoshi on the inside.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand.
Castrello misses with a body punch.
Tsuyoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi looking to throw knees to the head but Castrello is blocking nicely.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Castrello on the inside.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castrello misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castrello throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castrello can do to turn this around?
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castrellos head. #T4#
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Tsuyoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi dodges an elbow strike from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castrello.
Tsuyoshi blocks the elbow strike.
Castrello managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castrello blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsuyoshi's brow.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Castrello is rocked!
Castrello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Castrello is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuyoshi finish him?
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuyoshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
During a confident post fight interview, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#725 Simmons v Hoyce 2
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Khakhold moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khakhold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Khakhold takes one to the side of the head.
Khakhold tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Tsuyoshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khakhold doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuyoshi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Khakhold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khakhold throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Khakhold moves out of range.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuyoshi connects with a body shot that sends Khakhold's belly button to the back.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Khakhold misses its target.
Khakhold misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tsuyoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khakhold throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Khakhold. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Tsuyoshi.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi takes the fight into the clinch.
Khakhold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khakhold lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Tsuyoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khakhold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khakhold tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khakhold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khakhold blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Khakhold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khakhold wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Khakhold avoids the damage to the body.
Khakhold lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khakhold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khakhold takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Khakhold is trying to drag Tsuyoshi to the mat but Tsuyoshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khakhold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khakhold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khakhold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi is working Khakhold over against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside.
Khakhold misses with some punches.
Khakhold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khakhold tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Khakhold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Khakhold avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khakhold blocks an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Khakhold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khakhold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards. #BC#
Khakhold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuyoshi doesn't manage to clinch there - Khakhold circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Khakhold misses the target.
Khakhold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi has Khakhold up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuyoshi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khakhold is working for takedown but Tsuyoshi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Pablo Khakhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi is working Khakhold over against the cage.
Khakhold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Khakhold can't get the takedown.
Khakhold lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khakhold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khakhold misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Khakhold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuyoshi.
Khakhold misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khakhold.
Khakhold takes an elbow to the temple.
Khakhold misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khakhold misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khakhold.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khakhold scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khakhold tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Khakhold.
Khakhold throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Khakhold is looking to wear down Tsuyoshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuyoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Khakhold defending well as Tsuyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Khakhold quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Khakhold is just out of range.
Khakhold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi just manages to avoid it.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuyoshi. #CL2#
Khakhold gets tackled into the cage by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi pushes Khakhold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khakhold prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Tsuyoshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Khakhold working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Khakhold.
Khakhold swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khakhold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khakhold misses with the head strike.
Khakhold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khakhold lands a left hand.
Khakhold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Khakhold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Khakhold managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khakhold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khakhold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khakhold drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tsuyoshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Khakhold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khakhold lands a body punch.
Khakhold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khakhold lands a nice shot to the body.
Khakhold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuyoshi smiles and moves away.
Tsuyoshi staying out of range there.
Khakhold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Khakhold fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsuyoshi, pushing him back against the cage.
Khakhold blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Tsuyoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khakhold lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khakhold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khakhold struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Khakhold pushes Tsuyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuyoshi cracks Khakhold with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Tsuyoshi. #BC#
Khakhold breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khakhold slips under a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsuyoshi, as that shot connected.
Tsuyoshi clobbers Khakhold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Khakhold misses the shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Khakhold moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Khakhold misses with a low kick.
Khakhold lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khakhold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Khakhold moved away.
Tsuyoshi misses with a double jab.
A big right from Khakhold misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Khakhold moves out of range.
Khakhold takes one on the button.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice combination. Khakhold backs away looking to recover.
Khakhold tries a low kick but Tsuyoshi avoids it.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi forces Khakhold back against the cage and clinches.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Khakhold.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Khakhold.
Khakhold working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Khakhold sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khakhold loads up on a big right hand but Tsuyoshi slips the punch.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Khakhold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Khakhold.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khakhold swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Khakhold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuyoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Khakhold misses with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khakhold 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.
Tsuyoshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi misses the jab.
Khakhold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Khakhold tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuyoshi is able to avoid easily.
Khakhold misses with an uppercut. Tsuyoshi saw that one coming.#T1#
Khakhold tests Tsuyoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khakhold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsuyoshi cracks the inside of Khakhold's front leg.
Tsuyoshi lands a head shot.
Khakhold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Khakhold.
Khakhold is looking to score with low kicks.
Khakhold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Khakhold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Khakhold.
Khakhold throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuyoshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khakhold throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuyoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Tsuyoshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
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!
Khakhold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khakhold avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Khakhold misses with some punches.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Khakhold.
Khakhold can't break the clinch.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Khakhold controls the action.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Khakhold blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Khakhold tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Khakhold back against the cage.
Khakhold is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khakhold takes an elbow to the temple.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Khakhold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khakhold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Khakhold is trying to pull guard but Tsuyoshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khakhold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khakhold pushes Tsuyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khakhold misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi working Khakhold over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khakhold blocks an elbow strike.
Khakhold avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Khakhold 's eye. #T4#
Khakhold has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Tsuyoshi.
A short right from Khakhold.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Khakhold is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Tsuyoshi.
Oh Khakhold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuyoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Khakhold.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Khakhold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsuyoshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Pablo Khakhold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clinched against the cage, Tsuyoshi lands a big elbow that drops Khakhold! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Khakhold is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
A very excited looking Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold was interviewed post fight and said 'My wife's gonna cuck me with my opponent all week'.

Event: GAMMA#721 Grigorian v Quin
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dick! But no joy.
A punch combination from Dick misses. #CL2#
Dick rushes Tsuyoshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Dick 's eye.
Dick throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsuyoshis head.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Dick in his tracks for a moment.
Dick stalling in the clinch but Tsuyoshi improves position.
Tsuyoshi lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Dick swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick tries to stall but Tsuyoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that Tsuyoshi has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dick tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.
Dick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dick.
Tsuyoshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
A right hand to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a shot to the body.
Dick gets through Tsuyoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Dick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dick throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Editiny Dick has been cut.
Dick throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dick.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dick controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuyoshi controls the action. #T3#
Dick pushes Tsuyoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Dick blocks with his arms.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dick is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Dick.
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Dick gets through Tsuyoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dick scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dick.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tsuyoshi pushes Dick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dick misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Dick blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Dick goes for a takedown attempt but Tsuyoshi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Editiny Dick.
Dick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsuyoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a one two combo.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Dick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick connects with a right hand. Tsuyoshi shakes it off.
Tsuyoshi lands with a straight right. Dick didn't see that one coming.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Editiny Dick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuyoshi.
A left lands for Dick.
A jab from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Dick throws a good cross that connects.
Dick scores with a hook.
Dick with a nice cross.
Dick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsuyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi walks into a jab.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Dick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuyoshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuyoshi. #T1#
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Dick is having none of it.
Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuyoshi is just out of range.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Tsuyoshi is out of range.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dick throws a hook to the side of Tsuyoshi's head but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuyoshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dick has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Dick misses the target.
Tsuyoshi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dick lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Dick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuyoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuyoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Dick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsuyoshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Dick.#T3#
Dick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dick throws a big shot that misses.
Dick lands a slapping body shot.
Dick thuds his right hand into Tsuyoshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dick lands a jab-cross combination.
Dick misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tsuyoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Tsuyoshi slips the punch.
Dick avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Dick lands a jab to Tsuyoshi's midsection.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.#T4#
Dick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that Dick ducks under and follows up with a left that Dick also avoids with ease.
Dick lands the left hand.
Editiny Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dick swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsuyoshi.
A punch combination from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses.
Dick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Dick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dick looks to land a right hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range.
Dick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsuyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Editiny Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Dick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi moves in looking to clinch but Dick pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Dick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Dick connects with the punch.
Dick throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Tsuyoshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick looks to land a left hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range nicely.
Dick misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Dick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsuyoshi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dick 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. #T1#
Dick misses with a right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a series of strikes. Dick will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dick.
Tsuyoshi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Editiny Dick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuyoshi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dick. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dick throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tsuyoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dick wants to counter with a clinch but Tsuyoshi pushes him away.
Dick throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dick.
Tsuyoshi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dick manages to circle out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dick.
Dick misses the jab.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuyoshi has time to react.
Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuyoshi is just out of range.#T2#
Dick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsuyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
Dick takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuyoshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination. Dick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tsuyoshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tsuyoshi enables Dick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tsuyoshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dick passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Dick 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.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Dick to pass to mount.
Editiny Dick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Dick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsuyoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsuyoshi wants to control but Dick is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dick stalling.
Let's hope that Dick has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuyoshi tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tsuyoshi sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Editiny Dick!
Editiny Dick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#714 Kruger v Pagnozzi
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi instigates a clinch.
Sayonara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sayonara tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Sayonara has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tsuyoshi regains guard immediately.
Sayonara postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Tsuyoshi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Tsuyoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuyoshi is controlling Sayonara's posture.
Tsuyoshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tsuyoshi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sayonara's guard. #REVB#
Sayonara 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.
Sayonara looking to control.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Sayonara to sweep him here. #T2#
Sayonara is working hard here to advance position.
Sayonara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sayonara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsuyoshi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sayonara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the liver by Sayonara. Beautiful body shot.
Sayonara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sayonara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up.
Sayonara takes a swing at Tsuyoshi's ribcage but misses.
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sayonara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sayonara misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuyoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Sayonara throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sayonara misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl but Sayonara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuyoshi is looking for a sweep. Sayonara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sayonara not doing much here.
Sayonara not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Tsuyoshi trying to control here.
Tsuyoshi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is pulling down on Sayonara's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sayonara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sayonara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tsuyoshi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sayonara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sayonara. #TD#
Sayonara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsuyoshi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tsuyoshi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsuyoshi tries to buck Sayonara off but Sayonara is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi struggling a bit here.
Sayonara throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Tsuyoshi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sayonara working the head and body with strikes.
Tsuyoshi is staying active underneath Sayonara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sayonara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tsuyoshi's head.
Tsuyoshi is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sayonara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuyoshi trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Sayonara sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sayonara misses with a head shot.
Tsuyoshi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tsuyoshi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sayonara.
Tsuyoshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Sayonara thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Tsuyoshi is trying to escape the mount.
Tsuyoshi blocking the ground and pound.
Tsuyoshi is working to get back to half guard.
Tsuyoshi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Tsuyoshi tries to hold on but Sayonara pushes him away.
Tsuyoshi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sayonara is staying active.
Sayonara looking to finish with strikes here!
Tsuyoshi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Sayonara is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sayonara is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tsuyoshi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sayonara's body to avoid the submission. Sayonara has instead reached around Tsuyoshi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sayonara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jiri Sayonara!
Jiri Sayonara thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#710 Bubba v Kruger
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Puch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Puch.
Puch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab when Puch was well out of range.
Puch keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuyoshi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Puch eats them both and turns towards Tsuyoshi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tsuyoshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook. Puch ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Puch. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Puch counters with a single leg into guard. Tsuyoshi didn't expect that.
Tsuyoshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puch works over Tsuyoshi with some ground and pound from guard.
Tsuyoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuyoshi keeping moving, preventing Puch from controlling successfully.
Tsuyoshi wants to sweep here but Puch controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Puch throwing strikes from guard but Tsuyoshi blocks nicely.
Puch trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Puch stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuyoshi.
Puch trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Tsuyoshi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Puch looking to sit in guard and control but Tsuyoshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tsuyoshi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Puch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Puch is working from the bottom.
Tsuyoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Puch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuyoshi is one step ahead there.
Puch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuyoshi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Puch is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Puch pulls Tsuyoshi in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsuyoshi from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Puch tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsuyoshi scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuyoshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuyoshi.
Puch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puch feints the counter takedown.
Puch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tsuyoshi to score with a decent uppercut.
Puch avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Puch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Puch is in Tsuyoshi's guard.#ES#
Tsuyoshi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Puch is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Puch breaks the clinch. #T4#
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puch.
Puch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Tsuyoshi clinches up against the cage.
Puch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Puch tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Tsuyoshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puch.
Puch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Puch's efforts to push away.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Puch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Good body shot from Tsuyoshi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puch.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook.
Puch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Puch cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a right hand but Puch moved out of range.
Puch slips a straight right by Tsuyoshi.
Puch thuds a left hand into Tsuyoshi's body.
Tsuyoshi misses the shot to the body.
Puch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puch with the counter takedown but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Puch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuyoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Puch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook. Puch ducked under it nicely.
Puch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Puch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
No joy there for Tsuyoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puch blocks a jab.
Puch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab from Puch.
Tsuyoshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puch avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch but Puch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Puch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that Puch avoids nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Puch avoids it easily.
Puch drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Puch strikes.
Puch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puch ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut. Puch saw that one coming.
Tsuyoshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
A big left from Puch misses. #CL#
Tsuyoshi clinches up with Puch and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
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!
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Tsuyoshi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Puch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Puch misses with a body punch.
Puch misses with a punch to the body.
Puch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puch misses with a body punch.
Puch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Puch tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Puch back against the cage.
Puch has Tsuyoshi pushed against the cage.#T3#
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand.
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puch is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsuyoshi has double underhooks.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puch misses with a body punch.
Puch lands a body shot.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Puch.
Puch is trying to break the clinch but Tsuyoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Puch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsuyoshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice hook to Puch's body. Puch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Tsuyoshi has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi gets underhooks to prevent Puch's takedown attempt.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Tsuyoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puch.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsuyoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Puch backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Puch swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puch tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tsuyoshi walks away with a smile on his face. Puch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puch avoids it.
A short uppercut from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puch backwards.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Puch controls his hands.
Puch tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Puch managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Puch controls the action.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puch tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Puch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Puch working aggressively here. #T1#
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puch backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puch.
Puch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
A short uppercut from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Puch misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puchs head.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Puch is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi lands with a right to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Puch.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puch's elbow.
Puch is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsuyoshi has double underhooks.
Robledo Puch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puch can do to turn this around?#T2#
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Puch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsuyoshis head.
Puch tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Puch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Puch scores with a shoulder strike.
Puch lands an uppercut.
Puch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the body.
Puch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuyoshi smiles and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Puch. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuyoshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuyoshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Puch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsuyoshi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Puch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Puch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Puch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puch misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Tsuyoshi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsuyoshi.
Puch dodges an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puch is trying to drag Tsuyoshi to the mat but Tsuyoshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robledo Puch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Puch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow. #T4#
Puch blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puch will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tsuyoshi up against the cage.
Puch tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Puch back against the cage.
Puch throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Puch can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuyoshi controls the action.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside.
Puch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puch jumps guard but Tsuyoshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tsuyoshi scores with a shot to the side of Puch's head.
Still in the clinch, Tsuyoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Puch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Puch avoids it.
Puch tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuyoshi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuyoshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Our winner, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#705 Springs v Malenko
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuyoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination. Kissell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.
Kissell throws a body kick that misses.
Kissell throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross. #CL#
Kissell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsuyoshi, pushing him back against the cage.
Kissell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kissell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kissell.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kissell.
Kissell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Kissell.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Kissell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Kissell. #T1#
Kissell dodges an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kissell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kissell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but Kissell blocks it.
Kissell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Kissell has Tsuyoshi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kissell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tsuyoshi tumbling to the mat - Kissell dives into Tsuyoshi's guard.
Tsuyoshi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tsuyoshi 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#
Kissell gets full guard.
Tsuyoshi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Kissell looking for a sweep. Not yet Kissell, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kissell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Kissell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tsuyoshi is stalling in the full guard.
Kissell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuyoshi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kissell looking to pass the guard.
Tsuyoshi is pulling down on Kissell's head to control his posture.
Kissell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Kissell won't allow Tsuyoshi to sweep him here.
Kissell trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kissell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kissell working some strikes from top position.
Kissell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kissell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsuyoshi keeps working. #SUB#
Kissell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tsuyoshi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kissell's guard! Nice work there by Tsuyoshi!
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Kissell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsuyoshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Kissell is working from the bottom.
Kissell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsuyoshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Tsuyoshi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kissell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuyoshi walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kissell is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi connects with the punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kissell lands an elbow inside.
Kissell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi crunches a lovely knee into Kissell's ribcage.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Kissell wants a takedown.
Kissell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Kissell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsuyoshi smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kissell tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Kissell lands a nice shot to the body.
Kissell is looking for a takedown.
Kissell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsuyoshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kissell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kissell.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuyoshi scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lyman Kissell has been cut.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Kissell.
Kissell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Kissell has clasped his hands together around Tsuyoshi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kissell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kissell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Tsuyoshi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Kissell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tsuyoshi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is defending well. #T3#
Tsuyoshi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kissell controlling the action here.
Tsuyoshi trying to hold on to Kissell's head to control him but Kissell postures up. #SUB#
Kissell is working for a submission of some sort.
Kissell trying to advance position but Tsuyoshi counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kissell wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is keeping the position.
Kissell chips away with some ground and pound.
Kissell forces his way into half guard.
Tsuyoshi is not content to let Kissell control the position.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position.
Kissell trying to control from half guard but Tsuyoshi is working away.
Kissell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyman Kissell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
A head kick misses from Kissell.
Kissell ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kissell throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Kissell fails to land the takedown.
Kissell missing with a left hand there. Tsuyoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuyoshi throws a fast counter high kick but Kissell manages to duck under it in time.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Kissell.
Kissell blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Kissell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Kissell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kissell moves out of range of the strikes.
Kissell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kissell throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kissell. #T1#
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Kissell takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kissell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Kissell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi gets through Kissell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kissell's brow.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kissell avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kissell.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Kissell blocks it.
Tsuyoshi misses with some punches.
Lyman Kissell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kissell lands a left hand.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Kissell avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kissell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi letting Kissell take a breather here.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Kissell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kissell.
Tsuyoshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Kissell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tsuyoshi can't fight it off and eventually Kissell manages to take the fight to the floor. Tsuyoshi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tsuyoshi has momentary wrist control but Kissell slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuyoshi pulls Kissell in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Tsuyoshi 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#
Kissell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Kissell has his foot on Tsuyoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kissell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuyoshi is one step ahead there.
Tsuyoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kissell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuyoshi's guard. #REVR##T4#
Kissell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuyoshi is keeping the position for now.
Tsuyoshi keeping moving, preventing Kissell from controlling successfully.
Kissell lands a couple of elbows.
Tsuyoshi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kissell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kissell stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuyoshi.
Kissell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kissell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kissell throws a strike but Tsuyoshi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fujiwara Tsuyoshi.
I've got Tsuyoshi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#701 Shin v Laine 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi lands with a straight right. Quint didn't see that one coming.
Quint has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Quint is just out of range.
Quint throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuyoshi misses its target.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw the jab but Quint is out of range.
Quint throws out a counter right but Tsuyoshi avoids it with no problem.
Quint fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsuyoshi.
Quint throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Quint feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tsuyoshi's calf.
Quint rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuyoshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quint throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsuyoshi checks a low kick from Quint.
Quint looks to throw the jab but Tsuyoshi is out of range.
Quint lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuyoshi's sensitive parts.
Quint wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tsuyoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Quint thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tsuyoshi if he has to take too many more of those.
Quint scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quint throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
Tsuyoshi misses with a double jab. #T1#
Tsuyoshi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Quint does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quint.
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to bum rush Quint with a series of wild strikes but Quint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Quint. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch.
Quint throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi has a couple of punches blocked by Quint.
Quint misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quint wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsuyoshi won't allow it.
Quint misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quint lands a body punch.
Quint digs a right hand underneath Tsuyoshi's ribcage. Tsuyoshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Quint.
Tsuyoshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Quint blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsuyoshi misses with the head strike.
Quint blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Quint lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Quint breaks from the clinch.
Quint connects with a body shot.
Quint takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Quint has been cut.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Quint.
Sam Quint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quint scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quint lands with a straight right. Tsuyoshi didn't see that one coming.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Quint releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quint.
Quint scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsuyoshi is looking to wear down Quint with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Quint.
Quint jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Quint misses the jab.
Quint throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Quint avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Quint lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsuyoshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuyoshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quint takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Tsuyoshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Quint throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quint scores with a jab. Tsuyoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big left from Quint misses.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter punch.
Tsuyoshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quint. Quint circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quint swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuyoshi avoids the body shot from Quint.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsuyoshi, as that shot connected.
Quint throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuyoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Quint throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Quint lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Quint takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quint connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsuyoshi stuns Quint with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quint shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tsuyoshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Quint is rocked!
Quint uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Quint is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuyoshi finish him?
Tsuyoshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Quint connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsuyoshi scrambles back to his feet.
Quint seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quint.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Tsuyoshi there.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick from Quint.
Quint cracks Tsuyoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Quint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Quint's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Quint lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Quint does it's job there.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quint manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quint - that will leave a mark!
Quint looks to throw the jab but Tsuyoshi is out of range.
Quint bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuyoshi walks into a left hand.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
Quint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quint cracks a nice hook into Tsuyoshi's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quint lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tsuyoshi's sensitive parts.
Quint throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsuyoshi on the side of the head.
Quint throws a body kick that misses
and Tsuyoshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quint slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Quint thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Quint there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quint scores with a nice right hand.
Quint throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuyoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quint.
Tsuyoshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Quint slips a jab and a cross from Tsuyoshi.
Quint scores with a hook to the body. Tsuyoshi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsuyoshi checks a leg kick.
Quint lands with a good body shot.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsuyoshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Quint. Quint obviously looking to wear him down.
Quint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quint bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quint manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sam Quint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch but Quint slips to the side
and Quint counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Quint.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quint.
A quick step to the side and Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quint dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsuyoshi. That did some damage!
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Quint counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuyoshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tsuyoshi staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quint.
Quint connects with a single shot there.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Quint connects with a single shot there.
Quint needs to keep his hands up - Tsuyoshi had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Quint throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
Quint throws a front kick aimed at Tsuyoshi's knee but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a looping overhand right but Quint ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Quint - that will leave a mark!
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Quint is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Quint does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Quint.
Quint misses with a hook
and Tsuyoshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quint cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - Quint coming out on top.
Quint throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range. #T4#
Quint stuns Tsuyoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Quint - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quint missing with a left hand there. Tsuyoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Quint just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quint pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsuyoshi throwing a counter right hand but Quint manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Quint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Quint.
Tsuyoshi throwing a counter right hand but Quint manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quint.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Quint.
Tsuyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Quint throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Quint dodges the punch combination from Tsuyoshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Quint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Quint's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Quint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Quint scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Quint.
Quint throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsuyoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Quint connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsuyoshi tests Quint's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuyoshi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Quint. That one must have hurt.
Quint missing with a left hand there. Tsuyoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that Quint ducks under and follows up with a left that Quint also avoids with ease.
Tsuyoshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quint now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Quint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quint scores with a jab.
Tsuyoshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tsuyoshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quint uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuyoshi.
Quint connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick from Quint.
Quint scores with a jab.
Quint lands an overhand right.
Quint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quint lands a jab.
Quint lands a slapping body shot.
Quint misses with a body shot. #T2#
Quint looks for the body kick but Tsuyoshi saw that one coming.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quint.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quint throws a leg kick
and Tsuyoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quint.
Tsuyoshi throws a big counter combination but Quint scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quint thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tsuyoshi if he has to take too many more of those.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Quint thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quint misses with a looping left.
Quint throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Quint swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quint.
Quint keeps the fight on the outside.
Quint swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quint avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Tsuyoshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Quint moves out of range.
Quint bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsuyoshi's head.
Quint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Quint throws a body kick.
Tsuyoshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quint takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsuyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quint.
Quint fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsuyoshi in the body.
Nice defenses there by Quint.#T4#
Tsuyoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quint, right into the meat.
Quint with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsuyoshi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Quint avoids it easily.
Quint lands a really nice looking cross but Tsuyoshi seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quint lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quint takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuyoshi defending well as Quint loads up on a big left hand.
Quint throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Quint lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsuyoshi's head.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab when Quint was well out of range.
Quint moves away from the strike by Tsuyoshi.
Quint ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Quint!
Sam Quint decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GC 196
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakano counters with a series of strikes. Tsuyoshi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsuyoshi drops his hands momentarily and Nakano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nakano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nakano.#CL#
Nakano gets tackled into the cage by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi maintains the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsuyoshi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakano.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Nakano in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Nakano avoids the damage to the body.
Nakano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards. #T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tsuyoshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tsuyoshi avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Good leg kick by Tsuyoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsuyoshi jabs Nakano right on the nose. Nakano blinks but takes it well.
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch
and Nakano counters with a straight right hand.
Nakano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nakano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nakano duly obliges.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.
Tsuyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Nakano swings for the body but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
It looked like Tsuyoshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nakano misses with a hook.
Tsuyoshi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
We've been told by Tsuyoshi's head coaches at Samran Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakano looks for a takedown but Tsuyoshi sprawls well.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuyoshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tsuyoshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakano off the cage and back into range.
Tsuyoshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakano under the eye.#T4#
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakano slips under a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Tsuyoshi avoids it with no problem.
Nakano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tsuyoshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakano. Nakano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tsuyoshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Tsuyoshi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakano counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Nakano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuyoshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuyoshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tsuyoshi misses with a combination
and Nakano counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheers as Tsuyoshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakano doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Nakano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Tsuyoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
Tsuyoshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Nakano keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nakano moves into range and clinches up with Tsuyoshi.
A short left from Nakano.
A short right from Nakano on the inside.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakano.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
Nakano tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Nakano back against the cage.
Nakano blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Nakano on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards. #T2#
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakano misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Nakano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tsuyoshi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nakano keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakanos head.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi. #T3#
Nakano managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee strike.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nakano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsuyoshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsuyoshi throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuyoshi.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuyoshi gets underhooks to prevent Nakano's takedown attempt. #T4#
Tsuyoshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Nakano 's eye.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
Nakano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuyoshi scores with a shot to the side of Nakano's head.
Tsuyoshi pushes Nakano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano is trying to drag Tsuyoshi to the mat but Tsuyoshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakano's defenses.
Tsuyoshi being controlled against the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi dips to his left and cracks Nakano with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Tsuyoshi.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Nakano throws a counter combo.
Nakano lands a right hook to the body.
Nakano keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick but Nakano moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.#T1#
Nakano scores with the left hand. Tsuyoshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakano throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakano shoots in and drives through. Tsuyoshi sprawls well.#CL#
Tsuyoshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakano, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Nakano.
Tsuyoshi digs a right hand underneath Nakano's ribcage. Nakano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nakano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minoru Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuyoshi lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nakano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakano is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi pushes Nakano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakano lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Nakano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nakano trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Nakano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuyoshi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsuyoshi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakano keeping moving, preventing Tsuyoshi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tsuyoshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tsuyoshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Tsuyoshi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Tsuyoshi gets a clinch.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakano controls his hands.
Nakano misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsuyoshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TRFC105
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Barnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tsuyoshi quickly recovers to half guard.
Tsuyoshi wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Tsuyoshi is trying to stand back up but Barnes is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Tsuyoshi's temple.
Barnes throwing shots but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnes in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position.
Tsuyoshi gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Tsuyoshi keeps moving.
Tsuyoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuyoshi, not yet.
Barnes lands a couple of digs.
Barnes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Barnes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuyoshi seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes is looking to pass into half guard but Tsuyoshi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tsuyoshi is in guard.#REVB#
Tsuyoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuyoshi is one step ahead there. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuyoshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Barnes has his foot on Tsuyoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoshi works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuyoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes is adopting a defensive guard.
Tsuyoshi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsuyoshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsuyoshi scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuyoshi. That snapped Barnes's head back.
Good exchange - Barnes coming out on top.#T4#
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!
Tsuyoshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuyoshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsuyoshi is fending him off so far but Barnes persists. Nope, Tsuyoshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuyoshi! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsuyoshi lands with an overhand left.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Tsuyoshi lands a big head kick that sends Barnes tumbling to the mat! Tsuyoshi takes a step backwards and waves Barnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes dodges an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Barnes seems to have got his legs back now.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barnes has had enough of the clinch but Tsuyoshi keeps him there for the moment.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Tsuyoshi.#TD#
Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tsuyoshi's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brady Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
A jab from Tsuyoshi misses.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuyoshi manages to circle out of the way.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes dives in and grabs Tsuyoshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Tsuyoshi didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands with a good body shot.
Tsuyoshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes is looking to clinch. #T1#
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
and Tsuyoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Barnes looking to score a takedown here. Tsuyoshi is defending well but Barnes drives through and ends up in Tsuyoshi's guard.#ES2#
Tsuyoshi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Tsuyoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi lands a shot to the body.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Tsuyoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barnes prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi. #BC2#
Tsuyoshi breaks the clinch.
Barnes fails with the takedown.#T2#
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
That kick from Tsuyoshi tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes wants to clinch but Tsuyoshi slips to the side#KD2#
and Tsuyoshi counters with a crisp one two that drops Barnes! Tsuyoshi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barnes to his feet! Barnes is in big trouble!
Barnes shoots in but Tsuyoshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Tsuyoshi sprawls well.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Barnes strikes.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tsuyoshi.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuyoshi.#CUT2#
Brady Barnes's cut is getting worse.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. #CL#
Tsuyoshi tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards. #BC2#
Tsuyoshi breaks from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tsuyoshi throws out a counter right but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuyoshi but Tsuyoshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
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#
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsuyoshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes throws a low kick but Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Barnes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Tsuyoshi counters with a crisp one two that drops Barnes! Tsuyoshi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barnes to his feet! Barnes is in big trouble!
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuyoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Tsuyoshi lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
A short body shot lands from Tsuyoshi as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuyoshi fails to land.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Tsuyoshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tsuyoshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Tsuyoshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi with a hook.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Tsuyoshi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Tsuyoshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.#T3#
Barnes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tsuyoshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Tsuyoshi avoids them all with ease.
Tsuyoshi lands a head kick!
Barnes wants to clinch.
Tsuyoshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Tsuyoshi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Tsuyoshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes cracks Tsuyoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brady Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes lands a nice hook to Tsuyoshi's body. Tsuyoshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Tsuyoshi. No joy for Barnes on that attempt.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tsuyoshi.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Tsuyoshi keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsuyoshi 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Fujiwara Tsuyoshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Brady Barnes had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.

Event: TRFC100
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Hiller moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiller looks to land a left hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range nicely.
Tsuyoshi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiller's hands.
Hiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hiller misses with an uppercut
and Tsuyoshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hiller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tsuyoshi 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.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Hiller strikes.
Hiller slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Hiller with the counter takedown but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Hiller moves in looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Hiller.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsuyoshi misses the target.#T1#
Hiller is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
Hiller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsuyoshi swivels and escapes.
Tsuyoshi throwing a counter right hand but Hiller manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hiller scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tsuyoshi is trying to maintain the position but Hiller is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hiller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tsuyoshi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Samran Muay Thai, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Hiller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Tsuyoshi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hiller is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Hiller wants to free his trapped foot but Tsuyoshi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Hiller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tsuyoshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiller.
Tsuyoshi tries to kick Hiller off but Hiller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tsuyoshi is looking for a sweep. Hiller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hiller trying to control from Tsuyoshi's half guard. Tsuyoshi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3##SU2#
Hiller gets to his feet. Tsuyoshi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Tsuyoshi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Hiller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tsuyoshi to the mat! Tsuyoshi manages to get full guard.
Hiller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hiller wants to control but Tsuyoshi is keeping him busy.
Hiller fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SU2#
Hiller decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tsuyoshi to his feet.
Hiller dives in and grabs Tsuyoshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi pushes down on Hiller's head and hops out.
Tsuyoshi cracks Hiller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Tsuyoshi avoids the body shot from Hiller.
It looked like Tsuyoshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hiller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hiller thuds his right hand into Tsuyoshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hiller closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Tsuyoshi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hiller feints and as Tsuyoshi raises his hands in defense, Hiller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Tsuyoshi wriggles free and stands up.
Tsuyoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuyoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.
Hiller misses with the body kick#CL#
and Tsuyoshi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hiller jumps guard but Tsuyoshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hiller managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tsuyoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hiller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsuyoshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Hiller shoots in for a double leg but Tsuyoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hiller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Hiller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiller is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
A head kick from Hiller lands but Tsuyoshi takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hiller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsuyoshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsuyoshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuyoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Hiller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hiller misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Hiller shoots for a takedown but Tsuyoshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Hiller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Tsuyoshi pushes Hiller off and gets back to his feet.
Hiller tries for a takedown but Tsuyoshi circles away easily
and Tsuyoshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuyoshi stuffs the takedown.
Hiller moves forwards but Tsuyoshi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiller with a poor takedown
and Tsuyoshi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hiller is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi clobbers Hiller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#
It looks like Erik Hiller has been cut.
Hiller takes one to the side of the head.
Hiller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hiller - that will leave a mark!
Hiller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tsuyoshi as Hiller shoots in.
Hiller misses with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Hiller throws a body kick.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot that snaps Hiller's head back. #KD#
Tsuyoshi cracks Hiller with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tsuyoshi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hiller to stand back up!#ROC#
Hiller is rocked!
Hiller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsuyoshi counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
After winning the bout, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bozzi.
Tsuyoshi lands a really nice looking cross but Bozzi seems unphased. #TD#
Bozzi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Bozzi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tsuyoshi is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
Tsuyoshi tries to bench press Bozzi off him but Bozzi keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tsuyoshi down.
Bozzi misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Tsuyoshi gets back to half guard.
Bozzi trying to control the action but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Bozzi looks to land a strike but Tsuyoshi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bozzi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is keeping the position.
Tsuyoshi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bozzi scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bozzi content to stall in guard here.
Bozzi throwing strikes but missing.
Bozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsuyoshi holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bozzi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsuyoshi is fending him off so far but Bozzi persists. Nope, Tsuyoshi circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Tsuyoshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Tsuyoshi does no damage.
Bozzi misses with a leg kick
and Tsuyoshi counters with a left and a right that stings Bozzi.
Bozzi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsuyoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuyoshi stuffs the takedown.
Tsuyoshi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bozzi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bozzi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi scores with a one two! Bozzi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bozzi wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tsuyoshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bozzi is defended easily by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi throws a series of punches but Bozzi avoids them all with ease.
Tsuyoshi misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Bozzi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsuyoshi.
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!
No luck for Bozzi with that takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bozzi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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#
Bozzi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.#CL#
Bozzi closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but Bozzi blocks it.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bozzi prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi lands with a right to the head.
Bozzi blocks an uppercut.
Bozzi jumps guard but Tsuyoshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Bozzi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bozzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bozzi with a poor takedown
and Tsuyoshi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot.
Tsuyoshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bozzi.
Jason Bozzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Bozzi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bozzi wants to take a breather but Tsuyoshi is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tsuyoshi looking for submissions off his back.
Bozzi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bozzi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuyoshi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bozzi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bozzi 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsuyoshi holds on and takes a little breather.
Bozzi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuyoshi keeping moving, preventing Bozzi from controlling successfully.
Tsuyoshi looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bozzi trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice cross by Bozzi.
Jason Bozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Bozzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuyoshi tries a quick counter leg kick but Bozzi is wise to it.
Bozzi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsuyoshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bozzi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bozzi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bozzi tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuyoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Bozzi gets a double leg takedown into Tsuyoshi's guard.#T4#
Bozzi throwing strikes from guard but Tsuyoshi blocks nicely.
Tsuyoshi is trying to control the position but Bozzi postures up.
Bozzi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bozzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuyoshi seems keen to control Bozzi's posture.
Tsuyoshi wants to sweep here but Bozzi controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bozzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuyoshi is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi looks to throw the jab but Bozzi is out of range.
Bozzi tries to clinch but Tsuyoshi is having none of it.
Bozzi thuds his right hand into Tsuyoshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bozzi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that misses
and Bozzi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws out a leg kick but Bozzi moves out of range and Tsuyoshi only half commits.
Tsuyoshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuyoshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A head kick misses from Tsuyoshi. #T1#
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
Bozzi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Bozzi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuyoshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Bozzi misses the target.
Bozzi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bozzi counters with a two punch combo.
Bozzi tries for a takedown but Tsuyoshi circles away easily
and Tsuyoshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bozzi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Bozzi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Bozzi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsuyoshi! But no joy.
Tsuyoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bozzi doesn't seem bothered though.
Bozzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsuyoshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bozzi somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Bozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bozzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses. #T3#
Tsuyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Bozzi slips the punch.
Bozzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsuyoshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bozzi somewhat.
Bozzi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuyoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Bozzi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuyoshi throws out a counter right but Bozzi avoids it with no problem.#T4##CL#
Bozzi closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuyoshi pushes Bozzi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jason Bozzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi blocks the elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuyoshi misses with some punches.
Bozzi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bozzi looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
Bozzi lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Tsuyoshi.
Bozzi lands a knee to the head.
Bozzi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Bozzi 's eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tsuyoshi 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi lands a head kick!
Tsuyoshi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Trenchard is landing a low percentage of strikes.#KD2#
Tsuyoshi drops Trenchard with a beautiful combination! Trenchard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tsuyoshi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Trenchard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jon Trenchard has been cut.
Trenchard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oh Trenchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuyoshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trenchard.
Trenchard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trenchard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsuyoshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsuyoshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Trenchard.
Trenchard misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Tsuyoshi counters with a nice right hand that sends Trenchard toppling to the canvas! Trenchard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tsuyoshi finish him?!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Trenchard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Trenchard falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017

#R1#
A left and a right from Tsuyoshi both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Pierre Perben has been cut.
Tsuyoshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Perben counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Perben moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Perben strikes.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Perben feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Perben postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Perben looking to pass the guard.
Perben postures up and lands a big shot to Tsuyoshi's brow.
Perben throws an elbow that misses. Tsuyoshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Perben's guard. Nice move by Tsuyoshi!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perben is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Perben pulls Tsuyoshi in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Perben wants to sweep here but Tsuyoshi controlling him for the moment.
Tsuyoshi stops Perben from standing up.
Tsuyoshi is stalling in the full guard.
Perben working a defensive guard here.
Perben wants to get back to his feet but Tsuyoshi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Perben trying to control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Perben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tsuyoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Perben.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perben circles away quickly and effectively.
Perben takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuyoshi scores with a three punch combo!
Tsuyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Perben slips the punch.
Tsuyoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perben misses with a takedown attempt
and Tsuyoshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Perben shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tsuyoshi counter with a right hand.
Perben misses the jab.
Tsuyoshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsuyoshi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Perben. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
No luck for Perben with that takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Perben was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perben on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perben avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi. #CL#
Perben clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Perben breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perben manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Tsuyoshi.#TD#
Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl but Perben drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Perben wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is defending well.
Tsuyoshi wants to control but Perben is keeping busy.
Perben is pressing down on Tsuyoshi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tsuyoshi is holding on for now. #T4#
Perben is keen to just control but Tsuyoshi is a slippery customer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Perben jumps into side control!
Tsuyoshi trying to remain calm as Perben controls from the top position.
Tsuyoshi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Perben swings around for an armbar but Tsuyoshi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Perben's guard.
Tsuyoshi is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perben is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Perben's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Perben shoots in and drives through. Tsuyoshi sprawls well.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Perben is having none of it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping left.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perben misses the shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Perben slips the punch.
Tsuyoshi throws a looping overhand right but Perben ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tsuyoshi throws the left hand but Perben avoids the punch easily.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perben.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
Good exchange - Tsuyoshi coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perben shoots for a double leg takedown but Tsuyoshi sprawls well. He's pushed Perben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perben misses the shot to the body.
Perben scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuyoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perben half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Perben shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuyoshi leaves Perben with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Perben. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi lands an overhand right.
Perben tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuyoshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross.
Perben defending well as Tsuyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Perben takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#
Perben is rocked!
Perben walks straight into a right hand from Tsuyoshi - that's dropped him! Tsuyoshi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Perben from any more punishment! Perben complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
After the fight, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Ascension 0415
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
Tsuyoshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuyoshi cracks Dall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall slips under a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dall on the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi instigates a clinch. #T1#
Dall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dall avoids it.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Dall.
I was talking to Dall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuyoshi.
Dall is trying to stall.
Dall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dall is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Dall.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dall.
Dall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsuyoshi.
Dall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tsuyoshi up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Dall tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Dall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Tsuyoshi.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuyoshi's shoulder, as Tsuyoshi tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuyoshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dall with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi motions for Dall to come forward. Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Dall finds it's way through Tsuyoshi's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dall.
An inside leg kick from Tsuyoshi misses.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Dall stuns Tsuyoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tsuyoshi
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Dall blocks it.#TD#
Dall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tsuyoshi on his heels. He'll look to pass Tsuyoshi's guard now, I'm sure.
Dall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Dall wants to pass the guard but Tsuyoshi is keeping the position.
Dall passes Tsuyoshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Dall to pass to mount.
Dall is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tsuyoshi reverses the position - he's now on top in Dall's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
Dall is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB#
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuyoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsuyoshi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuyoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastyn Dall dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuyoshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dall at a distance.
Tsuyoshi fakes the leg kick and cracks Dall in the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dall counters with a body kick that stops Tsuyoshi in his tracks momentarily.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dall checks a leg kick.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Tsuyoshi down.
Tsuyoshi motions for Dall to come forward. Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuyoshi cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Dall. That snapped Tsuyoshi's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Dall is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Dall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tsuyoshi keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. #T1#
Dall advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsuyoshi defends it well.
Dall passes to full mount!
Tsuyoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Dall has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tsuyoshi is holding on tight. #SUB#
Dall goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tsuyoshi is on top in guard. #T2#
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuyoshi looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dall advances position into side control!#SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tsuyoshi, who protects the arm well.
Bastyn Dall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall working away.
Tsuyoshi manages to get back to half guard.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dall seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tsuyoshi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bastyn Dall!
Bastyn Dall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Ascension 0325
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi clobbers Malmsteen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Yngwie Malmsteen has been cut.
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Malmsteen blocks it.
Malmsteen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
No joy there for Tsuyoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malmsteen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malmsteen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Malmsteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malmsteen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malmsteen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malmsteen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malmsteen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malmsteen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Malmsteen.#T1#
Malmsteen avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Malmsteen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the side of Malmsteen's head but Malmsteen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Malmsteen moves out of range.
Malmsteen lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tsuyoshi manages to circle out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuyoshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Malmsteen blocks it.
Malmsteen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tsuyoshi checks it well.
Malmsteen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsuyoshi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Malmsteen counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Malmsteen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tsuyoshi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malmsteen doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Malmsteen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Malmsteen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malmsteen lands a left hand.
Malmsteen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Malmsteen.
Malmsteen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Malmsteen misses with the head strike.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malmsteen's elbow.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Malmsteen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malmsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Malmsteen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malmsteen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malmsteen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malmsteen misses with a punch to the body.
Malmsteen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Malmsteen tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malmsteen blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuyoshi crunches a lovely knee into Malmsteen's ribcage.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malmsteen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yngwie Malmsteen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Malmsteen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Malmsteen should have avoided that one.
Tsuyoshi lands a lovely overhand right.
Malmsteen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi thows a leg kick but Malmsteen checks it
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi throws a wild body kick that Malmsteen sees coming a mile off.
Malmsteen blocks the body kick.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Malmsteen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Malmsteen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malmsteen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
A counter left hand to the body from Malmsteen misses its target.
Malmsteen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi tries a low kick but Malmsteen avoids it.#T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Malmsteen counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
Malmsteen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malmsteen throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi cracks Malmsteen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a leg kick
and Malmsteen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malmsteen throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malmsteen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuyoshi's head. #ROC#
Tsuyoshi is rocked!
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Malmsteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Malmsteen finish him?
Tsuyoshi throws a combination that misses
and Malmsteen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsuyoshi thinking.
Tsuyoshi is breathing heavily.#CL#
Malmsteen pushes Tsuyoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malmsteen tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Malmsteen back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Malmsteen.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Malmsteen has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen lands with a light punch inside.
Malmsteen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Malmsteen misses with some punches.
Malmsteen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malmsteen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Malmsteen lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malmsteen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Malmsteen is defending well for now.
Malmsteen gets through Tsuyoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malmsteen avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malmsteen.
Malmsteen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Malmsteen avoids the damage to the body.
Malmsteen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malmsteen scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Malmsteen lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Malmsteen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Malmsteen scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Malmsteen lands with a right to the head.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malmsteen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malmsteen lands a big right hand that drops Tsuyoshi! The killer instinct kicks in and Malmsteen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Malmsteen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yngwie Malmsteen!

Event: Ascension 0218
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut. Paavo saw that one coming.
Tsuyoshi throws a series of punches but Paavo avoids them all with ease.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping left.
Paavo is looking to counter with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Tsuyoshi. Beautiful body shot.
Paavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuyoshi circles away.
Tsuyoshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Eliitti Paavo has been cut.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tsuyoshi misses with a two punch combination.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paavo misses with a hook. Tsuyoshi ducked under it nicely.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid body kick from Paavo.
Paavo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Paavo counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Paavo is just out of range.
Paavo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tsuyoshi throws the left hand but Paavo avoids the punch easily.
Tsuyoshi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Paavo throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily. #CL#
Paavo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsuyoshi, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Paavo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Paavo avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Paavo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Paavo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paavo is defending well for now.
Paavo pushes Tsuyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paavo.
Paavo managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paavo avoids it.#T2#
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!
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paavo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paavo pushes Tsuyoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paavo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paavo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuyoshi controls his hands.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paavo avoids it.
Tsuyoshi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Paavo jumps guard and drags Tsuyoshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Paavo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Paavo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsuyoshi defends it easily.
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Paavo is working from the bottom.
Paavo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuyoshi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Paavo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsuyoshi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paavo is proving hard to escape from.
Paavo looking to control.
Paavo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paavo, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsuyoshi 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.
Paavo wants to sweep here but Tsuyoshi controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Paavo looking for a guillotine here but Tsuyoshi defends easily. #SUB#
Paavo has his foot on Tsuyoshi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuyoshi works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Paavo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paavo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuyoshi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eliitti Paavo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eliitti Paavo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Paavo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight right.
Tsuyoshi digs a good hook to Paavo's body.
Paavo wants to clinch.
Paavo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice body punch.
Paavo throws a body kick that misses.
Paavo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Paavo.
Nice shot lands for Paavo.
Tsuyoshi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paavo catches Tsuyoshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Paavo should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Paavo - just one landing.
Paavo connects with a right hand. Tsuyoshi shakes it off.
Paavo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paavo tries to bum rush Tsuyoshi with a series of wild strikes but Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Paavo walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Paavo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target. #CL#
Paavo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Paavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Paavo avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Eliitti Paavo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paavo scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Paavo in his tracks for a moment.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Paavo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tsuyoshi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Paavo controls the action.
Tsuyoshi working Paavo over with knees to the body.
Paavo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
A short body shot lands from Paavo as the two fighters clinch.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Paavo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paavo 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.#T2#
Paavo trying to control the position.
Paavo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsuyoshi's guard. #REVR#
Paavo slips nicely into half guard.
Paavo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paavo works his way into full mount!
Paavo controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Paavo trying to control but Tsuyoshi is having none of it.
Eliitti Paavo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuyoshi tries to hold on but Paavo pushes him away.
Tsuyoshi is squirming around, avoiding Paavo's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Paavo wants to finish this one by submission but Tsuyoshi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Paavo. #SUB#
Paavo has hold of Tsuyoshi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tsuyoshi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Paavo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tsuyoshi is looking to escape. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paavo avoids the attempt from Tsuyoshi to control.#SUB#
Paavo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliitti Paavo!
After the fight, Eliitti Paavo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: POWERS 66
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
A punch combination from Dub misses.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Dub moves out of range.
Dub throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a left hand but Dub moved out of range nicely.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Dub.
Tsuyoshi avoids the head kick by Dub.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dub backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Dub is rocked!
Dub looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Tsuyoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Dub is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dub throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi cracks Dub with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dub tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tsuyoshi pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dub is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
A very excited looking Fujiwara Tsuyoshi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: POWERS 65
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huchkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsuyoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuyoshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huchkov. #CL2#
Huchkov clinches up with Tsuyoshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Huchkov avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huchkov.
Huchkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huchkov. #TD2#
Huchkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Tsuyoshi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Huchkov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Huchkov controls his hands.
Huchkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Huchkov avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Huchkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
A right hand to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot.
Huchkov is trying to drag Tsuyoshi to the mat but Tsuyoshi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Huchkov has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Huchkov managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huchkov is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Huchkov can't get the takedown.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Huchkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tsuyoshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tsuyoshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tsuyoshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Huchkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Tsuyoshi lands a front kick.
Tsuyoshi with a hook.
Huchkov tries to clinch there but Tsuyoshi circles away. #TD2#
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsuyoshi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Huchkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tsuyoshi is defending well. #SUB2#
Huchkov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tsuyoshi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huchkov but great work by Tsuyoshi.
Huchkov being controlled for a moment.
Tsuyoshi tries to move to mount but Huchkov blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Huchkov is not content to let Tsuyoshi control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huchkov tries to improve position but can't.
Tsuyoshi taking a breather here.
Huchkov gets back to half guard.
Tsuyoshi is taking a breather. Huchkov 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.
Huchkov trying to control here. #SUB2#
Huchkov actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tsuyoshi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tsuyoshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Huchkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsuyoshi blocks the strikes from Huchkov.
Huchkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsuyoshi trying to control the action but Huchkov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Huchkov actively working from the bottom here.
Huchkov wants to improve his position but Tsuyoshi is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matel Huchkov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tsuyoshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Huchkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Huchkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huchkov back to the cage. Tsuyoshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab from Tsuyoshi misses.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tsuyoshi connects with a right hand. Huchkov shakes it off.
Huchkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Tsuyoshi's head coaches at Raztafarai Training Camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huchkov moves out of range of the body kick from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick but Huchkov moves out of range.
Huchkov throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Huchkov avoids a kick to the body.
Huchkov scores with the left hand. Tsuyoshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Tsuyoshi with a jab.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuyoshi blocks a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi thumps Huchkov with a low kick.
Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuyoshi.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Huchkov. That snapped Tsuyoshi's head back.
A punch combination from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Huchkov. That did some damage!
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Tsuyoshi gets caught napping as Huchkov dives in and scores a takedown. Tsuyoshi manages to retain guard.#SU2#
Huchkov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Huchkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Huchkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsuyoshi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Huchkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Tsuyoshi is defending against the submission attempts here by Huchkov. #T2##SUB2#
Huchkov seems to be working for a kimura but Tsuyoshi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Huchkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsuyoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huchkov prevents Tsuyoshi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Huchkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tsuyoshi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: POWERS 63
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Tsuyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lincekum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Lincekum throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Lincekum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight right.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Lincekum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Lincekum does no damage.
Tsuyoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lincekum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Lincekum's shoulder, as Lincekum tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lincekum momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum misses with a hook.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Lincekum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lincekum lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuyoshi off the cage and back into range.
Lincekum misses with a double jab.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum looks to throw the jab but Tsuyoshi is out of range. #T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a jab when Lincekum was well out of range.
Lincekum sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lincekum lands a glancing blow to the side of Tsuyoshi's head.
Good shot there by Tsuyoshi.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincekum fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsuyoshi scores with a body shot.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi throws out a leg kick but Lincekum moves out of range and Tsuyoshi only half commits.
Lincekum cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Tsuyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Tsuyoshi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Tsuyoshi. #T2#
Lincekum throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
Lincekum looks to land a left hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum lands with a nice body punch.
Lincekum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lincekum misses the target.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tsuyoshi looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Lincekum coming out on top.
Lincekum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot from downtown. Lincekum moves away and avoids it.
Lincekum shoots in for a double leg but Tsuyoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsuyoshi lands a two punch combo.
Lincekum dips to his left and cracks Tsuyoshi with an uppercut!
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.#T3#
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsuyoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Lincekum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a series of punches but Tsuyoshi avoids them all with ease.
Tsuyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lincekum.
Lincekum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lincekum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsuyoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lincekum throws a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Lincekum strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Lincekum misses.
Tsuyoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lincekum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lincekum is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the body
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum moves out of range of the strikes.
Lincekum throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lincekum lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lincekum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsuyoshi lands a right hook to the body.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi moves forwards but Lincekum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincekum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum scores with a jab. Tsuyoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tsuyoshi dodges the punch combination from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lincekum checks it well.
Tsuyoshi throws a looping overhand right but Lincekum ducks down to avoid it.
Lincekum walks into a left hand.
Tim Lincekum is winning the standup battle so far.
Lincekum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lincekum cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Lincekum counters with a three punch combo that has Tsuyoshi backing up. Tsuyoshi nods at Lincekum to acknowledge the strikes.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tsuyoshi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lincekum has got the better of the exchanges.
Lincekum tries to bum rush Tsuyoshi with a series of wild strikes but Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tim Lincekum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lincekum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincekum. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lincekum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. That's going to slow Lincekum down.
Lincekum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsuyoshi under the eye.
Lincekum thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Lincekum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsuyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lincekum lands a nice looking body shot.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Lincekum's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lincekum duly obliges. #ROC#
Tsuyoshi is rocked!
Lincekum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lincekum finish him?
Lincekum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum scores with a jab. Tsuyoshi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lincekum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Tsuyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincekum.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tsuyoshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Lincekum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Tsuyoshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lincekum under the eye.
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincekum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum connects with a body shot that sends Tsuyoshi's belly button to the back.
Lincekum connects with a looping right hand.
Lincekum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice combination there by Lincekum.
Lincekum punishes Tsuyoshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lincekum.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincekum.
A lazy left from Lincekum finds it's target.
Lincekum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Lincekum swings for the body but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Lincekum blocks it.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincekum manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Tsuyoshi finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Tsuyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Tsuyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lincekum throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Lincekum lands a jab to Tsuyoshi's midsection.
Tsuyoshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuyoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lincekum appears to be looking for a big counter.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Tsuyoshi misses.
Lincekum staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincekum scores with a punch to the head.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincekum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuyoshi can do to turn this around?
Lincekum looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
A low kick from Tsuyoshi misses
and Lincekum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a left hand but Lincekum moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Lincekum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuyoshi scores with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi swings for the body but Lincekum moves out of range.
Lincekum is looking to slow Tsuyoshi down with leg kicks.
A big left from Lincekum misses.
Lincekum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Lincekum with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a big counter head kick but Lincekum avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum throws a nice looking combination but Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi walks into a left hand.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Lincekum dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Tsuyoshi with a hook.
Tsuyoshi tries to work over Lincekum's front leg with a kick but Lincekum checks it.
A combination from Lincekum does no damage.
Lincekum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tsuyoshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lincekum, as that shot connected.
A jab from Lincekum finds it's way through Tsuyoshi's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
A shot to the body from Tsuyoshi misses
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lincekum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsuyoshi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lincekum is wise to it.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Lincekum loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi is looking for the big counter here.
Tsuyoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsuyoshi connects with a body shot.
Lincekum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lincekum.
As Tsuyoshi looks to move away, Lincekum throws a big counter combo but Tsuyoshi just gets out of the way.#T1#
The fighters circling - Lincekum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Lincekum. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Lincekum throws the left hand but Tsuyoshi avoids the punch easily.
Lincekum lands with a straight right. Tsuyoshi didn't see that one coming.
Lincekum throws a lazy right hand but Tsuyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuyoshi fakes the leg kick and cracks Lincekum in the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to move into range but Lincekum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuyoshi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lincekum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi tries to bum rush Lincekum with a series of wild strikes but Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lincekum shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsuyoshi pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lincekum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Lincekum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincekum goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lincekum looks to land a combination. Tsuyoshi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lincekum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lincekum misses the target.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Lincekum rushes Tsuyoshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lincekum'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.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lincekum's efforts to push away.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum takes a knee right on the jaw! #T3#
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lincekum misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lincekum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lincekum trying to stall but Tsuyoshi improves his position.
Tsuyoshi prevents a body shot from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Lincekum stalling in the clinch.
Lincekum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsuyoshi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lincekum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lincekum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Lincekum tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsuyoshi avoids the damage to the body.
Lincekum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tim Lincekum did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Lincekum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lincekum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lincekum with a nice cross.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lincekum scores with a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lincekum throws a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum is looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Lincekum's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Lincekum - just one landing.
Tsuyoshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
A big left from Tsuyoshi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lincekum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lincekum connects with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi moves forwards but Lincekum connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Lincekum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsuyoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincekum moves out of range of the body kick from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick which misses Lincekum's front leg but catches the back leg as Lincekum tries to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Lincekum had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Tsuyoshi finds it's way through Lincekum's defenses.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lincekum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lincekum throws out the jab.
Lincekum connects with a right hand. Tsuyoshi shakes it off.
Tsuyoshi slips a straight right by Lincekum.
Lincekum connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tsuyoshi walks into a jab.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi clinches up with Lincekum and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Lincekum avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Lincekum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lincekum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tsuyoshi up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Lincekum with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum wants to stall.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lincekum throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lincekum misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.#T3#
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum taking a breather.
Lincekum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
Lincekum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lincekum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Lincekum tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Lincekum avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Lincekum is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lincekum is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Lincekum controls the action.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lincekum avoids it.
Lincekum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lincekum trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Lincekum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lincekum.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lincekum just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsuyoshi's brow.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsuyoshi avoiding damage as Lincekum throws knees to the body.
Lincekum trying to stall but Tsuyoshi improves his position.
Tsuyoshi managing to block the knees to the body from Lincekum.
Lincekum slowing the pace effectively.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lincekum backwards.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Lincekum avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tim Lincekum will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lincekum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi misses the shot to the body.
As Tsuyoshi looks to move away, Lincekum throws a big counter combo but Tsuyoshi just gets out of the way.
Tsuyoshi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lincekum counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot from downtown. Lincekum moves away and avoids it.
Tsuyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lincekum ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
A shot to the liver by Lincekum. Beautiful body shot.
Lincekum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuyoshi in his tracks.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lincekum is just out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lincekum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lincekum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lincekum avoids a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lincekum connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Lincekum counters with a right hand to the body.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum drops his hands momentarily and Tsuyoshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Lincekum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Lincekum finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi jabs Lincekum right on the nose. Lincekum blinks but takes it well.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the button.
Lincekum throws out a powerful jab.
Lincekum throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Lincekum. That snapped Tsuyoshi's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuyoshi. Those never looked like landing.
Lincekum misses with a wild combination.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Lincekum blocks the low kick.
Tsuyoshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lincekum misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lincekum throws out a loose jab but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lincekum misses with a straight right.
Tsuyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Lincekum slips the punch.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
A clash of legs there as Lincekum blocks the low kick.
Tsuyoshi cracks Lincekum with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsuyoshi scores with a punch to the head.
Lincekum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tsuyoshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lincekum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsuyoshi scrambles back to his feet.
Lincekum connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi throws a chopping leg kick but Lincekum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses.
Lincekum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tsuyoshi ducks under a wild hook from Lincekum.
Lincekum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Lincekum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lincekum cracks Tsuyoshi with an open hand slap.#T3#
Lincekum throws a right hand that Tsuyoshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuyoshi also avoids with ease.
Lincekum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsuyoshi tries to score with a low kick but Lincekum moves his leg out of the way.
Lincekum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tsuyoshi eats them both and turns towards Lincekum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tsuyoshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tsuyoshi duly obliges.
Tsuyoshi walks into a stiff left hand from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with the combination.
Lincekum throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook.
Lincekum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Lincekum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Lincekum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lincekum misses with a straight left.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tim Lincekum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lincekum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Lincekum - just one landing.
Lincekum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Lincekum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Lincekum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Lincekum.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lincekum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lincekum lands with a cross.
Donk. Lincekum catches Tsuyoshi right on the button with a cross.
Tsuyoshi blocks a jab.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Lincekum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lincekum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Lincekum!
Tim Lincekum is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Lincekum thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: POWERS 62
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Benderson. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuyoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benderson avoids a kick to the body.
Benderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benderson connects with a right hand. Tsuyoshi shakes it off.
Tsuyoshi missing with a left hand there. Benderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benderson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Benderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Benderson moves in looking to clinch but Tsuyoshi pushes him off.#CL#
Benderson rushes Tsuyoshi and presses him up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi being controlled against the cage.
Benderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knees to the body from Tsuyoshi. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Benderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuyoshi avoids it.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson taking a breather. #T2#
Tsuyoshi is leaning against Benderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Benderson is looking to control Tsuyoshi's arms but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benderson has his back to the cage.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Tsuyoshi stalling against the cage.
Benderson'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.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Benderson lands an elbow inside.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tsuyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Come on Benderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Benderson is trying to stall. #T4#
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson lands a damaging elbow.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benderson's elbow.
Tsuyoshi working Benderson over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fujiwara Tsuyoshi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Benderson tries to clinch there but Tsuyoshi circles away.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Tsuyoshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Benderson tests Tsuyoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab to the nose.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Benderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Benderson misses its target.
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Tsuyoshi tries to get set, Benderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bendersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Benderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi moves in looking to clinch but Benderson pushes him off.
Jab from Benderson.
A head kick misses from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi misses with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Benderson blocks it.
Benderson misses with a looping left.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi pushes Benderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Benderson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benderson slows down the pace here.
Tsuyoshi avoids the elbow strike from Benderson, against the cage. #T2#
Benderson looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Tsuyoshi blocks an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
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!
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benderson.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Benderson looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benderson is keeping busy.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body punch.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson throws an elbow that misses.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson blocks an elbow strike.
Benderson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson lands with a light punch inside.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Benderson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson stalling the fight.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Benderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsuyoshi can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benderson wants to clinch.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benderson looks to land a right hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range.
Benderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi cracks Benderson with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Benderson closes the distance and clinches.
Tsuyoshi digs a right hand into Benderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benderson's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson stalling in the clinch but Tsuyoshi improves position.
Tsuyoshi digs a right hand underneath Benderson's ribcage. Benderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tsuyoshi obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tsuyoshi avoids a wild elbow strike from Benderson.
Benderson tries to stall but Tsuyoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi working Benderson over with knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsuyoshi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Benderson avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tsuyoshi'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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Benderson throws an elbow but misses.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuyoshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Benderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
Benderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Benderson misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Benderson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Tsuyoshi. #T3#
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi can't find room to land a body shot as Benderson controls the action.
Benderson trying to control the position but instead, Tsuyoshi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Benderson into the cage.
Benderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Benderson is defending well for now.
Benderson is trying to stall.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Benderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Benderson wants to stall. #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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henson Benderson.
Tsuyoshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benderson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benderson, as that shot connected.
Tsuyoshi scores with a shot to the body.
Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Benderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi tests Benderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Benderson loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Benderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benderson misses with a straight left.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping left.
Tsuyoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Tsuyoshi feints a counter leg kick.
Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crunch! Tsuyoshi slams his shin into Benderson's torso.
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Benderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
and Benderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tsuyoshi, right into the meat.
Benderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Benderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benderson throws a nice head kick!
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses
letting Benderson counter with a right hand.
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!
Benderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi. #T1#
Benderson with a nice cross.
Benderson checks a low kick from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson is looking to counter punch.
Tsuyoshi connects with a solid leg kick.
Benderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A cross from Benderson lands.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benderson shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoshi shows good takedown defense.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Benderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi clinches.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Benderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuyoshi works on Benderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi scores a nice knee to the body.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benderson avoids it.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Tsuyoshi working aggressively here.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Benderson avoids the damage to the body.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson wants to stall.
Benderson managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tsuyoshi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Benderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for Tsuyoshi.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
Benderson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benderson lands an elbow that stopped Tsuyoshi in his tracks for a moment.
Tsuyoshi working Benderson over with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi gets through Benderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Benderson controls his hands.
Benderson misses with a knee strike.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson connects with a knee to the head.
Benderson avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Benderson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Benderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tsuyoshi's brow.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Benderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tsuyoshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Benderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuyoshi momentarily.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Benderson avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuyoshi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Benderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson blocks a jab.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.
Benderson throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi misses with a low kick as Benderson jumps back.#T1#
Tsuyoshi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi misses with a few strikes there.
Benderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tsuyoshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A lazy left from Benderson finds it's target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Benderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benderson wants to clinch up but Tsuyoshi keeps it at a distance.
Benderson connects with a looping right hand.
Tsuyoshi throws a push kick but Benderson slaps the foot to one side.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Tsuyoshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by Benderson.
Benderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuyoshi throws out the jab.
Benderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsuyoshi connects with a leg kick. Benderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A left and a right from Benderson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Benderson's shoulder, as Benderson tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi lunges at Benderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benderson's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsuyoshi tried to score with a low kick but Benderson checks it.
Benderson moves away from the strike by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Benderson should have avoided that one.
Tsuyoshi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuyoshi's head.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that misses
and Benderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benderson looks to land a body kick but Tsuyoshi moved away.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Benderson moves out of range. #T3#
A cross from Benderson lands.
Tsuyoshi lands with a good body shot.
Benderson slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab from Benderson.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benderson cracks Tsuyoshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Benderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tsuyoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tsuyoshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Benderson tries to clinch there but Tsuyoshi circles away. #T4#
Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuyoshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benderson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuyoshi. Benderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benderson defending well as Tsuyoshi loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Benderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benderson is trying to maintain a safe position but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and turns Benderson into the cage.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Henson Benderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benderson prevents a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Benderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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 Henson Benderson.
Well Tsuyoshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is the new bantamweight champion!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Henson Benderson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn...'.

Event: POWERS 61
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Tsuyoshi tries to score with a low kick but Festation moves his leg out of the way.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi misses with a low kick. #CL#
Tsuyoshi clinches.
Tsuyoshi with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Festation leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Festation misses with the head strike.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Festation blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a good knee to the midsection. Festation won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Festation wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsuyoshi won't allow it.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Festation takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Festation.
Tsuyoshi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Festation up against the cage.#BC2#
Festation breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuyoshi connects with a crisp jab.
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tsuyoshi loads up on a big right hand but Festation slips the punch.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuyoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.#T2#
Jab by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Festation fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsuyoshi in the body.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi punishes Festation's body with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi scores with a body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuyoshi checks a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Festation counter with a right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tsuyoshi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Festation.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation tries a quick counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Tsuyoshi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tsuyoshi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook.
Festation misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuyoshi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Festation.
Tsuyoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with an outside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the body
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an off balance right hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
Festation appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Tsuyoshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Festation.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Festation circles away from the clinch attempt.
Festation wants to slow Tsuyoshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsuyoshi is looking to counter punch.
Tsuyoshi staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi connects with a solid leg kick.
Festation lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tsuyoshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsuyoshi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsuyoshi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Festation throws a push kick but Tsuyoshi slaps the foot to one side.
Festation checks the leg kick.
Tsuyoshi connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tsuyoshi throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Festation is looking to chop away at Tsuyoshi's legs.
Tsuyoshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi steps away.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Tsuyoshi has closed the distance and engaged Festation in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuyoshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Festation breaks from the clinch.
Festation blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi misses the shot to the body.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
Tsuyoshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Festation can do to turn this around?
Festation moves out of range as Tsuyoshi strikes.
Tsuyoshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Festation on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Festation moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a kick to the body
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Tsuyoshi was not able to check.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Festation has time to react.
Festation takes a kick to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsuyoshi.
Festation scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook
and Festation counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.
Festation needs to keep his hands up - Tsuyoshi had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up but Festation circles away and keeps his distance.
Festation flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Tsuyoshi down.
Festation chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. That's going to slow Festation down.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick but Festation moves out of range.
Festation shapes to counter with a head kick.
Festation fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Tsuyoshi clinches with his opponent.
Festation managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Festation tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Festation back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Festation's brow.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Festation in his tracks for a moment.
Festation avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Festation blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi. #BC2#
Festation breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Festation takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsuyoshi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Festation if he has to take too many more of those.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Festation is looking to land body kicks.
Festation tries to move into range but Tsuyoshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Festation's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Festation.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Festation's head backwards.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuyoshi misses the target.
Tsuyoshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsuyoshi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Festation connects with a body shot.
Festation takes a jab right on the kisser.
Festation tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Festation's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tsuyoshi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Festation scrambles back to his feet.
Festation takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Festation moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a thumping low kick.
Tsuyoshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Festation sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Festation.
Festation tests Tsuyoshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsuyoshi tries a low kick but Festation avoids it.
Festation has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Festation throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Festation bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Festation tries a low kick but Tsuyoshi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi thuds his right hand into Festation's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Festation is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Tsuyoshi
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Festation slips a straight right by Tsuyoshi.
Festation staying out of range there.
Tsuyoshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tsuyoshi throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation throws a front kick aimed at Tsuyoshi's knee but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Festation moved away.
Tsuyoshi misses with the combination.
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Festation staying out of range there.
Festation follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuyoshi walks into a left hand.
Festation looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Tsuyoshi slams his shin into Festation's torso.
Festation keeps the fight on the outside.
Festation throws a body kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Festation avoids it.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Tsuyoshi.
Festation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
Tsuyoshi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Festation doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Festation scores with a leg kick.
Festation moves away from the strike by Tsuyoshi. #T3#
Tsuyoshi feints a jab promting Festation to slip. Tsuyoshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Festation slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Festation counters with a good low kick that Tsuyoshi was not able to check.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch there but Festation circles away.
Festation replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tsuyoshi blocks it well.
Tsuyoshi lands with an overhand left.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick
and Festation counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tsuyoshi's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Festation throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Festation lands an uppercut.
Festation is trying to break the clinch but Tsuyoshi is controlling him.#T4#
Nice elbow from Tsuyoshi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Festation wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Festation working hard to break the clinch.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Festation avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Festation misses with a hook to the ribs.
Festation lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Festation avoids it.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Festation 's eye.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Festation is defending well for now.
Tsuyoshi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Festation in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Festation lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Festation tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 45: Sigurdsson vs. Lee
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsuyoshi lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller walks into a jab.
Miller throws a big shot that misses.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsuyoshi pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsuyoshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Tsuyoshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsuyoshi cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Tsuyoshi's guard.
Tsuyoshi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Tsuyoshi blocks nicely.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller won't allow Tsuyoshi to sweep him here.
Tsuyoshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Miller throws a strike but Tsuyoshi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tsuyoshi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Miller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuyoshi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsuyoshi stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Tsuyoshi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsuyoshi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Tsuyoshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tsuyoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuyoshi is one step ahead there.
Tsuyoshi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard. #REVR#
Miller wants to control from the top but Tsuyoshi keeps moving.
Miller won't allow Tsuyoshi to sweep him here. #T3#
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miller pushing down on Tsuyoshi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuyoshi is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Tsuyoshi trying to control here.
Tsuyoshi won't allow Miller to pass to mount.
Tsuyoshi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tsuyoshi trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Tsuyoshi taking some punishment here, with Miller in his half guard.
Miller 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#
Miller trying to work for an americana but Tsuyoshi has managed to regain full guard. #T4#
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuyoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tsuyoshi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuyoshi has wrist control.
Miller trying to control but Tsuyoshi is working from the bottom.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuyoshi is keeping the position for now.
Tsuyoshi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Miller 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.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuyoshi has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Miller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsuyoshi as he jumps to the side.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body kick.
Tsuyoshi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuyoshi misses with a low kick.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
Miller takes a swing at Tsuyoshi's ribcage but misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Tsuyoshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi stuffs the takedown.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a clinch but Miller shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuyoshi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miller avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.#T3#
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Ken Miller has been cut.
Tsuyoshi trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Miller tries to break free but Tsuyoshi pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller blocks an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. #T4#
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A hook to the body from Miller. #BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Miller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Tsuyoshi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Miller 's eye.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot to the head.
Miller tries to break free but Tsuyoshi pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miller misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.#T1#
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow.
Miller avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller dives in and grabs Tsuyoshi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Tsuyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuyoshi lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Jab from Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
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!
Tsuyoshi pushes Miller away with a front kick.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch.
Tsuyoshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsuyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuyoshi.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tsuyoshi's waist but Tsuyoshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Tsuyoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsuyoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Miller ducks right into an uppercut from Tsuyoshi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tsuyoshi, as that shot connected. #T3#
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuyoshi lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Tsuyoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Tsuyoshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but Tsuyoshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tsuyoshi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuyoshi lands with a straight right. Miller didn't see that one coming.
Tsuyoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tsuyoshi pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Miller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsuyoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi checks a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsuyoshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller avoids the body shot from Tsuyoshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Tsuyoshi, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Tsuyoshi against the cage but Tsuyoshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuyoshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi lands an overhand right.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Tsuyoshi.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuyoshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsuyoshi thuds his shin into the meat of Miller's side.#T2#
Miller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller thinks about countering with a body kick.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Donk. Tsuyoshi catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsuyoshi can pounce on him.
Tsuyoshi is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuyoshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsuyoshi works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miller momentarily.
Tsuyoshi delivers a nice body kick.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Tsuyoshi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tsuyoshi cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice shot by Tsuyoshi.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tsuyoshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsuyoshi but Tsuyoshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Miller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tsuyoshi can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Tsuyoshi tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsuyoshi avoid being mounted?#T4#
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tsuyoshi trying to control but Miller postures up.
Tsuyoshi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Tsuyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuyoshi keeping hold of Miller's head, controlling as best he can.
Miller is keen to just control but Tsuyoshi is a slippery customer.
Miller thows a huge punch but Tsuyoshi dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ken Miller's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Tsuyoshi's guard.
Tsuyoshi is looking to sweep but instead, Miller has passed into half guard.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Tsuyoshi's head.
Tsuyoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Miller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tsuyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Miller is looking for a kimura but Tsuyoshi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tsuyoshi wants to get back to full guard.
Miller throwing shots but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsuyoshi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tsuyoshi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuyoshi is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsuyoshi is looking to improve his position. #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.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tsuyoshi!
Tsuyoshi tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Miller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tsuyoshi is working to get back to half guard.
Miller with a couple of short strikes.
Miller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tsuyoshi looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Miller lands a couple of good shots and Tsuyoshi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Tsuyoshi is trapped and Miller is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Tsuyoshi wants to control his opponent's hands but Miller gets his hands free.
Miller lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Miller is landing with strikes. Tsuyoshi can't take much more of this.
Even with his hooks in, Miller manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Miller is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T4#
Miller is working the ground and pound. Can Tsuyoshi escape?
Miller trying to control.#SUB#
Miller is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Tsuyoshi is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Miller!
Ken Miller retains his bantamweight title!
After the fight, Ken Miller was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 42: Karimov vs Sigurdsson
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Tsuyoshi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuyoshi checks the leg kick.
It looked like Tsuyoshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liddell cracks Tsuyoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi throws a wild body kick that Liddell sees coming a mile off.
Liddell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tsuyoshi throws out a powerful jab.
Liddell misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Liddell responds with a good body kick, but Tsuyoshi manages to step out the way in time.
Tsuyoshi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi cracks Liddell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Tsuyoshi cracks Liddell with a good jab.
Tsuyoshi pushes Liddell away with a front kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
and Liddell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tsuyoshi really felt that one!
Liddell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tsuyoshi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Liddell 's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Liddell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem phased though.
Tsuyoshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Liddell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsuyoshi misses with a head kick.
A big right from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks a head kick by Liddell .
Liddell misses with a head kick.
Liddell blocks a low kick nicely.#T2##CL#
Tsuyoshi pushes Liddell up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuyoshi 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.
Liddell effectively controlling the action here.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Liddell can't find room to land a body shot as Tsuyoshi controls the action.
Liddell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Liddell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tsuyoshis head.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee strike.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Liddell tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsuyoshi avoids the damage to the body.
Liddell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Liddell lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Liddell dodges an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Liddell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi looking to throw knees to the head but Liddell is blocking nicely.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liddell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liddell tries to work over Tsuyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fujiwara Tsuyoshi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Liddell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsuyoshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsuyoshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liddell misses with a body kick.
Liddell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tsuyoshi throws a good cross that connects.
Tsuyoshi blocks the body kick.
Liddell misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tsuyoshi counters with a head kick.
Liddell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liddell throws a low kick, looking for Tsuyoshi's leg but Tsuyoshi calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Liddell tries to land a front kick but Tsuyoshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsuyoshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Liddell .#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liddell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liddell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tsuyoshi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Liddell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Liddell lands with a light punch inside.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Liddell tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks with his arms.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liddell misses with the head strike.
A knee to the head by Tsuyoshi.
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!
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Liddell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuyoshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Liddell misses with a knee to the head.
Liddell tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Liddell back against the cage.
Liddell swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Liddell blocks an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Liddell in his tracks for a moment.
Liddell lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Liddell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuyoshi avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Liddell misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Liddell .
Liddell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tsuyoshi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Liddell avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Liddell dodges an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi. #T4#
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it misses.
Liddell blocks an elbow strike.
Liddell misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Liddell avoids the damage to the body.
Liddell blocks an elbow strike.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liddell avoids it.
Liddell stalling in the clinch.
Liddell tries to stall but Tsuyoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liddell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brock Liddell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tsuyoshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuyoshi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liddell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Liddell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liddell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liddell takes an elbow to the temple.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Liddell blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow strike.
Liddell throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Liddell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Liddell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liddell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liddell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Liddell in his tracks for a moment.
Liddell trying to land knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Liddell looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Liddell missing with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Liddell avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Liddell throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow that misses.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Liddell .
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the head. #ROC#
Liddell is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liddell 's brow.
Liddell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsuyoshi finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tsuyoshi.
Liddell seems to have recovered his senses.
Tsuyoshi throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Liddell 's brow.
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Liddell .
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi unloads a knee to the mid-section.#KD#
Tsuyoshi drops Liddell with a big knee straight up the middle! Liddell is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Liddell .
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuyoshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping right.#T4#
A head kick misses from Liddell .
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuyoshi sets himself, and Liddell steps forward looking for the clinch! Tsuyoshi avoids it this time.
Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but Liddell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Liddell tries to counter with a clinch but Tsuyoshi shakes him off and moves away.
Tsuyoshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liddell wants to counter with a clinch but Tsuyoshi pushes him away.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liddell misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Tsuyoshi.
A quick step to the side and Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liddell throws a lazy head kick
and Liddell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuyoshi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 44
Date: Jun 08, 2016

#R1#
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. Tsuyoshi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Horiguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuyoshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuyoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cooker in the buildup to the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Horiguchi checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tsuyoshi counter with a right hand.
Tsuyoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuyoshi.
Horiguchi throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuyoshi throws a sloppy head kick and Horiguchi moves out of range easily.
Tsuyoshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Horiguchi is looking to slow Tsuyoshi down with leg kicks.
Horiguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horiguchi throws a shot to the body.
Horiguchi dips to his left and cracks Tsuyoshi with an uppercut!
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
Nice defenses there by Tsuyoshi.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuyoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Tsuyoshi's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Tsuyoshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Tsuyoshi misses.
Tsuyoshi jabs Horiguchi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tsuyoshi misses with the body kick
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuyoshi misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsuyoshi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Horiguchi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Horiguchi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsuyoshi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Horiguchi throws a front kick aimed at Tsuyoshi's knee but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Horiguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Horiguchi. #T2#
Tsuyoshi wants to slow Horiguchi down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch.
Horiguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuyoshi momentarily.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Tsuyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuyoshi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsuyoshi. That snapped Horiguchi's head back.
Tsuyoshi avoids a kick to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a counter combo.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Horiguchi moves away
and Horiguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi works the jab nicely.
Tsuyoshi scores with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi thumps Horiguchi with a low kick.
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Tsuyoshi moved out of range.#T3#
Tsuyoshi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Tsuyoshi avoids it easily.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tsuyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Horiguchi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Horiguchi is trying to push Tsuyoshi away but Tsuyoshi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Horiguchi's defenses.
Horiguchi misses with the head strike.
Horiguchi avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Horiguchi tries to break the clinch but Tsuyoshi is controlling the position.
Horiguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Horiguchi avoids it.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Horiguchi is trying to break the clinch but Tsuyoshi has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi tries to circle away but Tsuyoshi has him pinned against the cage.
Horiguchi avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body. #BC#
Horiguchi breaks the clinch.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Sloppy strikes from Tsuyoshi. Those never looked like landing.
Horiguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuyoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horiguchi scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. That's going to slow Horiguchi down.
Horiguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi throws a head kick but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Piston Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Tsuyoshi misses
letting Horiguchi counter with a right hand.
Tsuyoshi with a nice cross.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Tsuyoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsuyoshi is looking to chop away at Horiguchi's legs.
Horiguchi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsuyoshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horiguchi under the eye.
Tsuyoshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuyoshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horiguchi feints a jab promting Tsuyoshi to slip. Horiguchi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tsuyoshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Tsuyoshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
Horiguchi is trying to break the clinch but Tsuyoshi is controlling him.#T1#
Horiguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot to the head.
Horiguchi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tsuyoshi prevents Horiguchi from breaking the clinch.
Tsuyoshi being controlled against the cage.
Tsuyoshi crunches a lovely knee into Horiguchi's ribcage.
Horiguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Horiguchi is stalling here.
Tsuyoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horiguchi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tsuyoshi is keeping busy.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Horiguchi lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Horiguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Horiguchi misses.
Tsuyoshi cracks Horiguchi with a good jab.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsuyoshi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Horiguchi's brow.
Horiguchi avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tsuyoshi has Horiguchi pressed against the cage, preventing Horiguchi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Horiguchi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Horiguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Horiguchi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Tsuyoshi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsuyoshi.
Horiguchi blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Tsuyoshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horiguchi stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Horiguchi breaks from the clinch.
Horiguchi throws a jab when Tsuyoshi was well out of range.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch.
Horiguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tsuyoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination but Tsuyoshi avoids it well.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi loads up on a big right hand but Tsuyoshi slips the punch.
Tsuyoshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Tsuyoshi misses its intended target.
Tsuyoshi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Piston Horiguchi has been cut.
Tsuyoshi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi lands with a good body shot.
Tsuyoshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tsuyoshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Horiguchi slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tsuyoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Horiguchi throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Horiguchi. Those never looked like landing.
Tsuyoshi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Horiguchi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Piston Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piston Horiguchi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tsuyoshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horiguchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horiguchi lands a jab to Tsuyoshi's midsection.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Horiguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horiguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horiguchi avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Horiguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Horiguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow. #BC#
Horiguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuyoshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
A jab from Horiguchi does it's job there.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Horiguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuyoshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and clinches.
Horiguchi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Horiguchi lands a left hand.
Horiguchi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Horiguchi 's eye. #BC#
Horiguchi manages to break the clinch.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Tsuyoshi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi takes one on the button.
Tsuyoshi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi has Horiguchi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Horiguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot.
Tsuyoshi misses with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuyoshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Piston Horiguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Horiguchi walks into a straight right hand from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Horiguchi throws a hook but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuyoshi is just out of range.
It seemed like Tsuyoshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tsuyoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi motions for Horiguchi to come forward. Tsuyoshi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsuyoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Horiguchi blocks the low kick.
Horiguchi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tsuyoshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Horiguchi to score with a decent uppercut.
Tsuyoshi lunges at Horiguchi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horiguchi's hand.
Horiguchi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horiguchi connects with the punch.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Tsuyoshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horiguchi.
Tsuyoshi cracks Horiguchi with a good jab.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsuyoshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsuyoshi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Tsuyoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsuyoshi. Tsuyoshi obviously looking to wear him down.
Piston Horiguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuyoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
Tsuyoshi wants to land a leg kick but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tsuyoshi is looking to chop away at Horiguchi's legs.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuyoshi misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fujiwara Tsuyoshi.
I think Horiguchi 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 41
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Tsuyoshi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masakazu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsuyoshi circles away.
Tsuyoshi feints a counter leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Masakazu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masakazu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuyoshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masakazu shoots for a takedown but Tsuyoshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masakazu backing away here, and Tsuyoshi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuki Masakazu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masakazu tries for a takedown but Tsuyoshi circles away easily
and Tsuyoshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Masakazu tries to keep at a distance but Tsuyoshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Tsuyoshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow inside that Masakazu shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuki Masakazu has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tsuyoshi obliges.
Masakazu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Masakazu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the body.
Masakazu is breathing heavily.
Tsuyoshi gets underhooks to prevent Masakazu's takedown attempt. #T1#
Tsuyoshi connects with a knee to the head.
Masakazu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masakazu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tsuyoshi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#
Masakazu is rocked!
Masakazu blocks an elbow strike.
Oh Masakazu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi gets underhooks to prevent Masakazu's takedown attempt.
Masakazu blocks an elbow strike from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Masakazu - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Tsuyoshi, and another! Masakazu is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
An out of breath Fujiwara Tsuyoshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yuki Masakazu was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky! I'll be back!'.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 38
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Tsuyoshi clinches with his opponent.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Knight 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.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Knight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
Knight tries to pull guard but Tsuyoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Knight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi missing with knees to the body. #T1##TD#
Knight successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsuyoshi is aware though and is defending well.
Tsuyoshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Tsuyoshi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knight to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tsuyoshi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knight pulls down on the head and he's put Tsuyoshi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shovel Knight!
Shovel Knight is the new bantamweight champion!
Shovel Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 32: Parker vs. Vontavious
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Corrigan throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Corrigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Corrigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corrigan misses the jab.
Tsuyoshi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tsuyoshi slips under a jab.
Tsuyoshi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsuyoshi slips a jab from Corrigan.
Corrigan misses with a looping left.
Corrigan throws a looping overhand right but Tsuyoshi ducks down to avoid it.
Corrigan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tsuyoshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tsuyoshi connects with a jab.
Tsuyoshi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tsuyoshi moves out of range as Corrigan strikes.
Tsuyoshi tries to counter with a clinch but Corrigan shakes him off and moves away.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corrigan.
Corrigan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tsuyoshi's coach down at The Iron Palace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tsuyoshi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corrigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Corrigan misses.
Tsuyoshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corrigan.#T1#
Corrigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Corrigan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Corrigan misses.
A swing and a miss from Corrigan.
Corrigan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Corrigan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuyoshi wants to counter with a clinch but Corrigan pushes him away.
Corrigan 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.
Mark Corrigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuyoshi wants to clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands a front kick.
Tsuyoshi connects with a crisp jab.
Tsuyoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Corrigan has time to react.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Corrigan loads up on a big left hand.
Corrigan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tsuyoshi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corrigan's calf.
Tsuyoshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Tsuyoshi coming out on top.
Corrigan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsuyoshi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Corrigan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Corrigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuyoshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corrigan misses with a hook.
Tsuyoshi feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Tsuyoshi moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Corrigan has been cut.
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsuyoshi avoiding damage as Corrigan throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow just above Corrigan 's eye.
Corrigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Corrigan throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tsuyoshi lands a knee to the body.
Corrigan has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi lands a damaging elbow.
Corrigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands an elbow that stopped Corrigan in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Tsuyoshi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Corrigan's defenses. #ROC2#
Corrigan is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tsuyoshi.
Oh Corrigan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Corrigan blocks an elbow strike.
Corrigan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Corrigan blocks an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Tsuyoshi. #CUT2#
Mark Corrigan's cut is getting worse.
Tsuyoshi blocks a body shot from Corrigan.
Tsuyoshi lands a big knee to the head and Corrigan goes down! Tsuyoshi pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fujiwara Tsuyoshi! Fujiwara Tsuyoshi retains his bantamweight title!
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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