Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 207 - Line Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1#
Ryokale lands a glancing blow to the side of Ky Jr's head.
Ky Jr moves out of range as Ryokale strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ky Jr! But no joy.#TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryokale did well to prevent Ky Jr getting side control.
Ryokale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ky Jr is fighting to break Ryokale's control of his arms but Ryokale is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Ryokale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ky Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ky Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ky Jr postures up in Ryokale's guard and throws a big left but Ryokale blocks it.
Ryokale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.
Ryokale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryokale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr. #T1#
Ky Jr throws an elbow that misses. Ryokale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ky Jr's guard. Nice move by Ryokale!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ryokale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryokale is looking to work some ground and pound but Ky Jr has wrist control.
Ryokale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryokale preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryokale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ky Jr pulls Ryokale in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr controls Ryokale momentarily but Ryokale frees himself.
Ryokale preventing the sweep. #T2#
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr pulls Ryokale in close to prevent any damage.
Ryokale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ryokale 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.
Ky Jr is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryokale scores with a jab. Ky Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gaia Ky Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Ky Jr shoots in and bounces Ryokale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Ryokale looking for a guillotine here but Ky Jr defends easily. #SUB#
Ryokale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ky Jr defends well.
Ky Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Ryokale keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr stands up over Ryokale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Ryokale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ky Jr stands up over Ryokale, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ky Jr trying to control but Ryokale is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr throws a strike but Ryokale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ryokale postures up in Ky Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ky Jr blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryokale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Ryokale postures up.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Ryokale tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruddo Ryokale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ryokale checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Ryokale tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryokale looks to land a combination but Ky Jr avoids it well.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Ky Jr shoots in and bounces Ryokale off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ky Jr works over Ryokale with some ground and pound from guard.
Ky Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryokale is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ky Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Ryokale cranks on the arm and Ky Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruddo Ryokale!
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'This Is My Last Fight, I Should Hang Up 8 Fights Ago, I Literally Destroy My Legacy '.

Event: OFK 204 - Kiran Vs Gunner
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Asai lands with an uppercut that bounces Ky Jr off the cage and back into range.
Ky Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ky Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Donk. Asai catches Ky Jr right on the button with a cross.
Ky Jr throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ky Jr.
Asai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Ky Jr moves away and avoids it.
Ky Jr misses with a left hand
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asai !
Asai moves away from the strike by Ky Jr.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Asai counters with a nice body kick.
Ky Jr misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ky Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ky Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Ky Jr misses
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asai tests Ky Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Ky Jr is rocked!
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
Ky Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Asai finish him?
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai . #T1#
Donk. Asai catches Ky Jr right on the button with a cross.
Asai lands a big head kick that sends Ky Jr to the canvas! Asai follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Asai !
Post fight, Yoshihiro Asai stared into the camera and said '2 More Fights And Im Retiring, I Ain’t Focus On Title No More Time To End My Career.'.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: OFK 197 - Dokov Vs Plutov
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Ky Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Valentine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ky Jr looks to land a combination but Valentine avoids it well.
Ky Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ky Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaia Ky Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ky Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Valentine shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Ky Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Valentine moves out of range easily.
Ky Jr throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Ky Jr misses with a head kick.
Valentine appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valentine throws a head kick that half lands.
Ky Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Ky Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Ky Jr is rocked!
A shot to the body from Ky Jr misses
and Valentine counters with a huge right that knocks Ky Jr out cold! Valentine is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giggle Valentine!
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gotch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ky Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Gotch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ky Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ky Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ky Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gotch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Gotch seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gotch 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.
Gotch works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB#
Gotch looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gotch looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr can't escape the position. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a guillotine from mount but Ky Jr frees his head quite easily.
Ky Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr regains half guard.#T2#
Gotch trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr trying to control here. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ky Jr wants to control but Gotch is keeping busy.
Ky Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gotch 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.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Ky Jr trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Gotch is controlling well.
Gotch is trying to control. Ky Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotch tries to pass to full mount but Ky Jr defends it.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotch controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but Ky Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotch to get the leverage.
Ky Jr won't allow Gotch to pass to mount.
Ky Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Gotch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ky Jr moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotch won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Gotch 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#
Gotch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ky Jr defends well and Gotch ends up having to push Ky Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Ky Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ky Jr has Gotch pressed against the cage.
Gotch jumps guard but Ky Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Gotch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotch jumps guard but Ky Jr stands there with Gotch around his waist. Gotch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gotch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ky Jr to keep the fight standing.
Gotch tries to pull guard but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Come on Ky Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch fails to pull guard.
Come on Ky Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gotch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Gotch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Ky Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Gotch to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ky Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Gotch is looking for a triangle but Ky Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ky Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ky Jr landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Ky Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Gotch working a defensive guard but Ky Jr passes into half guard.
Gotch taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
Ky Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ky Jr is keen to just control but Gotch is a slippery customer.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ky Jr there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Gotch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gotch keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.
Gotch gets full guard.
Ky Jr working some strikes from top position.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gotch has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ky Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gotch.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Gotch struggling a bit here.
Ky Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gotch struggling a bit here.
Ky Jr looks up at the clock and then as Gotch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ky Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gotch holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gotch is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Ky Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gotch has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ky Jr but great work by Gotch.#SUB#
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ky Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gotch tries for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr tries to buck Gotch off but Gotch is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gotch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ky Jr pinned against the cage. Ky Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ky Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Gotch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ky Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gotch counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Gotch gets a double leg takedown into Ky Jr's guard.
Gotch is fighting to break Ky Jr's control of his arms but Ky Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Ky Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotch pushing down on Ky Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Gotch trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Gotch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gotch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position but Gotch isn't that keen on the idea.
Gotch trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr tries to hold on but Gotch postures up.#SUB#
Gotch is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ky Jr is surviving well by controlling Gotch's body position as best he can. #T2#
Gotch fails to advance to Ky Jr's back.
Ky Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gotch avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Ky Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Ky Jr wants to control but Gotch is having none of it.
Gotch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gotch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gotch has hold of Ky Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ky Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ky Jr prevents Gotch from taking his back.#T3#
Gotch looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gotch avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Gotch looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gotch swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ky Jr is now in Gotch's guard. A big mistake from Gotch there, giving up the dominant position!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Ky Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ky Jr stands and throws Gotch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gotch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gotch is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ky Jr distracts Gotch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ky Jr stands up over Gotch, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ky Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ky Jr trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Gotch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Gotch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gotch 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: Slavic FL 28: Welcome to L.A.
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Judge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ky Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Judge lands a slapping body shot.
Ky Jr misses with a straight left.
Ky Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Judge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge stuns Ky Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ky Jr wants to slow Judge down by chopping away at his legs.
Judge drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ky Jr sprawls and moves away.
Judge just misses with a punch to the body.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Judge as he avoids it easily. #T1##TD#
Judge shoots in and bounces Ky Jr off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard but Judge passes into half guard. #SUB#
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ky Jr!
Ky Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Judge wants to take his opponent's back but Ky Jr doesn't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ky Jr is looking to escape.
Judge content just to control the position here.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Judge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.
Judge raining down shots from the mount!
Ky Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Judge controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judge looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge prevents Ky Jr from getting the reversal.
Judge looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge is landing with some decent strikes but Ky Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Judge is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Ky Jr is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Ky Jr flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Judge anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Ky Jr and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Judge slips an arm under Ky Jr chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Judge has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Judge is squeezing on Ky Jr like an anaconda would it's prey. Ky Jr fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Judge!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ricky Judge waved his t-shirt featuring KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
Gaia Ky Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: Slavic FL 26
Date: Apr 26, 2022

#R1#
A punch combination from Ky Jr misses.
Tico is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ky Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tico thows a body kick. Ky Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaia Ky Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico punishes Ky Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico lands with a cross.
Ky Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ky Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tico scores with a leg kick.
Tico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ky Jr.
Nice body punch from Tico.
Tico lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Ky Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but Tico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Ky Jr misses
and Tico counters with a nice leg kick.
Tico Tico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Ky Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ky Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Tico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tico 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.
Ky Jr controlling the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Tico is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform me that Tico has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tico controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Tico 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.#T3#
Ky Jr seems keen to control Tico's posture.
Tico controlling from the top position.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Tico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tico postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tico swinging wildly here.
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Tico tries to sprawl out of it but Ky Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Tico manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tico thinks about the counter body kick.
Ky Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tico lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ky Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tico can pounce on him.
Tico throws a series of punches but Ky Jr moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ky Jr misses with a double jab
and Tico counters with a leg kick.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ky Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick
and Ky Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tico moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Ky Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr misses with a body shot
and Tico counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tico throws a hook but Ky Jr blocks it.
Ky Jr throws a wild body kick that Tico sees coming a mile off.
Nice straight punches there by Tico. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tico.
Tico throws a one two combo.
Ky Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Ky Jr looks to throw the jab but Tico is out of range. #T2#
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tico moves out of range easily.
Ky Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tico counters with a right hand to the body.
Tico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tico connects with a right hand. Ky Jr shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tico turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tico dodges the punch combination from Ky Jr.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ky Jr misses with a body shot
and Tico counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ky Jr's knee momentarily.#T3#
Tico misses with an uppercut. Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Tico changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ky Jr.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ky Jr's head backwards.
Ky Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ky Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tico scores with a sloppy right hand. Ky Jr should have avoided that one. #T4##TD#
Ky Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Tico is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tico is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Ky Jr trying to control but Tico is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr cracks Tico with a solid left hand.
Tico pulls Ky Jr in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tico Tico 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#
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Tico manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ky Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ky Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Tico counters with a good low kick that Ky Jr was not able to check.
Tico is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ky Jr thows a leg kick but Tico checks it
and Ky Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky Jr is looking to wear down Tico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tico connects with a leg kick.
Ky Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Ky Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ky Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tico. Tico obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Ky Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tico doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Tico circles away easily
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Ky Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Tico has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tico is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard. #T2#
Tico is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Tico regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
Tico is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Tico is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Tico 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#
Tico controlling the action here. #T3#
Ky Jr is trying to maintain the position but Tico is very close to passing his half guard.
Tico is taking a breather. Ky Jr 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.
Tico wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr is looking to control Tico's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?
Ky Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Tico postures up.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr managing to control the position.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Tico tries to pass.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tico stays in close to Ky Jr's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Tico circles away easily
and Tico counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tico Tico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tico 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Tico!
Tico Tico 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.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: Slavic FL 19
Date: Mar 24, 2022

#R1#
Plant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plant fails to land with a series of punches.
Plant misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Ky Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Plant holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
An elbow from Ky Jr crashes against the mat.
Plant on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Plant seems a little lost for a moment, as Ky Jr dominates the positioning.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound.
Ky Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Plant some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Plant has escaped the position, nice work there.
Plant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Plant trying to remain calm as Ky Jr controls from the top position.#T1#
Plant is trying to improve his position.
Plant is still trying to improve position.
Ky Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Plant's head but Plant avoids it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee asks Ky Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ky Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Plant is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Plant takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Plant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ky Jr's best efforts.
Plant tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Plant is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Plant's temple.
Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr throwing shots but Plant is blocking nicely. #T2#
Plant manages to get to full guard.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ky Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plant keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Plant with a nice head shot there.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Plant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Plant wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Plant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Plant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Plant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ky Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Plant from advancing position.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Plant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Plant sits in half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr trying to hold on to Plant's head to control him but Plant postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaia Ky Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ky Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ky Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Plant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Plant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Ky Jr does no damage.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plant scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Ky Jr does no damage.
Plant scores with a nice body kick.
Plant turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ky Jr. #TD2#
Plant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ky Jr's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plant trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Plant is taking a breather. Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Plant sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ky Jr defending well though.
Plant is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Plant is controlling well.
Plant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Plant prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.#SUB2#
Plant seems to be looking for submissions.
Ky Jr is not content to let Plant control the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plant is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Gordon Plant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Plant keeps him under control.
Ky Jr won't allow Plant to pass to mount.
Plant is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr moves into full guard.
Plant sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ky Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ky Jr throws a series of punches but Plant moves out of range.
Ky Jr sets himself, and Plant steps forward looking for the clinch! Ky Jr avoids it this time.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Plant moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Plant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Plant is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ky Jr controls Plant momentarily but Plant frees himself.
Plant won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Plant trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr pulls Plant in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Plant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ky Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Plant as Ky Jr shoots in.
Plant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ky Jr. Ky Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Plant takes a swing at Ky Jr's ribcage but misses.
Plant connects with a jab.
Ky Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Plant rushes Ky Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Plant misses with a body punch.
Ky Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Plant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Plant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Plant shoots in looking for a takedown but Ky Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ky Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Plant avoided it.
Plant lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Plant.
Ky Jr is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick but Plant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Plant feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Plant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Plant throws a leg kick but Ky Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ky Jr ducks under a wild hook from Plant.
Plant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Plant swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ky Jr throws a low kick but Plant moves out of range easily.
Plant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Plant tries to close the distance and clinch but Ky Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Plant moves into range and clinches up with Ky Jr.
Ky Jr letting Plant take a breather here.#T2#
Plant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plant is stalling here.
Ky Jr pushes Plant back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Plant.
Plant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plant is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gaia Ky Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Plant.
Ky Jr blocks a body shot from Plant. #TD#
Plant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ky Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Plant to the mat. Plant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Ky Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Plant moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Plant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant trying to control the position.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Plant's brow.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr is really struggling to control Plant but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Plant controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ky Jr staying out of range there.
Ky Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Plant scores with the left hand. Ky Jr knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Plant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Plant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Plant 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Plant!
Gaia Ky Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: Slavic FL 15: #fckPutin
Date: Mar 10, 2022

#R1#
Ky Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ky Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Granes counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Granes.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Granes counters with a straight right hand.
Ky Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ky Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ky Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ky Jr. #TD#
Granes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ky Jr's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granes lands a couple of digs.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Granes from controlling successfully.
Granes 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.
Granes throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Granes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ky Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Granes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Granes is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Granes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to control Granes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Granes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Granes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Granes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ky Jr is looking to control Granes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Granes is controlling well.
Granes is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Granes. #T2#
Ky Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Granes landing with the ground and pound.
Granes postures up in Ky Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ky Jr blocks it.
Granes throws a big right hand that misses.
Granes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Granes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ky Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Granes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ky Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Granes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Granes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Granes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Granes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ky Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ky Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Granes.
Granes working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr trying to control but Granes is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ky Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ky Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ky Jr working some strikes from top position.
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Granes controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Granes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Granes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Granes is one step ahead there.
Granes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Granes is in close to Ky Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ky Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Granes tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ky Jr is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ky Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Granes taking a bit of punishment here - Ky Jr scoring with strikes.
Granes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Granes wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keenwah Granes 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#
Ky Jr slips under a jab from Granes.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Granes there.
An inside leg kick from Granes misses.
Keenwah Granes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ky Jr takes one on the button.
Granes misses with a straight right.
As Granes backs off Ky Jr throws a huge counter combo but Granes manages to avoid it all.
Granes throws a hook but Ky Jr blocks it.
Ky Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ky Jr throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Ky Jr misses
and Granes counters with a stiff right hand.
Granes misses the jab.
Ky Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Granes as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr throws a head kick but Granes moves out of range.
Granes throws a looping overhand right but Ky Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Granes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Granes.#T1#
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Granes gets a takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr wants to control but Granes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ky Jr is looking to control Granes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?
Granes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Granes is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Granes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ky Jr defends it well.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.#T2#
Granes trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Granes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Granes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
Granes preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ky Jr controls Granes momentarily but Granes frees himself.
Granes won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granes is looking to work some ground and pound but Ky Jr has wrist control.
Granes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ky Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Granes has passed into half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Granes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Granes lands a nice short elbow.
Granes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Granes slips a nice elbow through Ky Jr's hands, connecting with Ky Jr's forehead.
Granes wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Granes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ky Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Granes.
Ky Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Granes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Granes's back!
Ky Jr connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Granes to escape the position.
Granes can't escape the position.
Ky Jr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Granes.
Ky Jr lands with a hammerfist to the side of Granes's head.
Granes prevents Ky Jr from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Ky Jr is trying to stick to Granes's back but Granes is turning into Ky Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ky Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Granes.
Granes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Granes lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Granes from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr pulls Granes in close to prevent any damage.
Granes won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Keenwah Granes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Granes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keenwah Granes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ky Jr slips under a jab from Granes.
Ky Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Granes. Granes obviously looking to wear him down.
Granes throws a big shot that misses.
Ky Jr throws a big counter head kick but Granes avoids it with no problem.
Granes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Granes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ky Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Granes throwing a counter right hand but Ky Jr manages to avoid it.
Ky Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Granes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ky Jr somewhat.#TD#
Granes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ky Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Granes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Granes from controlling successfully.
Granes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Granes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Granes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Granes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ky Jr to regain full guard.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Granes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Ky Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ky Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Granes trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Granes stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr controls Granes momentarily but Granes frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Granes trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Granes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ky Jr has time to react.#T3#
Ky Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Granes.
Ky Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Granes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ky Jr to the mat! Ky Jr manages to get full guard.
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Granes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Granes pushing down on Ky Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Granes trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Granes is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Granes advancing to mount.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Granes sits in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Granes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ky Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Granes is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr trying to control but Granes postures up.
Granes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky Jr manages to get to full guard.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Keenwah Granes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Granes keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Granes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Keenwah Granes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Granes 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keenwah Granes!
Keenwah Granes 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.
Gaia Ky Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: Slavic FL 11
Date: Feb 21, 2022

#R1#
Ky Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Plant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ky Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Plant's guard.
Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
Ky Jr lands a couple of digs.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Plant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ky Jr trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Plant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ky Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Plant keeps moving.
Plant trying to control the position. #T1#
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr trying to control but Plant is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plant is on top in guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ky Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ky Jr is pulling down on Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Plant, at least for the moment.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ky Jr won't allow Plant to sweep him here.
Ky Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Plant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Plant wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
Ky Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Plant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Plant controlling him for the moment.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr controls Plant momentarily but Plant frees himself.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Plant from controlling successfully.
Plant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ky Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Plant tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr is pulling down on Plant's head to control his posture. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plant preventing the sweep.
Plant wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Plant fails with the takedown.
Ky Jr checks a low kick from Plant.
Ky Jr shoots in but Plant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr misses with a head kick.
Ky Jr throws a right and a left that Plant avoids nicely. #TD#
Plant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Plant is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gordon Plant will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Plant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Plant.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plant, as that shot connected.
A left lands for Plant.
Ky Jr defending well as Plant loads up on a big left hand.
Plant shoots for a takedown but Ky Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Plant misses with the combination. #CL#
Ky Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Plant. Plant maintains the clinch.
Plant tries to land knees in the clinch but Ky Jr avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Plant presses Ky Jr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Plant tries to land knees in the clinch but Ky Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Ky Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Plant is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Plant tries to score a body lock takedown but Ky Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Plant trying to control the position but instead, Ky Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Plant into the ropes.
Plant wants to take the fight to the mat but Ky Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plant is working for takedown but Ky Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ky Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Plant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Ky Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Plant on his heels. He'll look to pass Plant's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Plant trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Gaia Ky Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Plant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ky Jr's guard. #REVR#
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Plant tries to pass.
Plant trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Plant being controlled here momentarily.
Plant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plant advances position into side control!#T3#
Ky Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Plant misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ky Jr keeps Plant under control for a moment.
Plant tries to move to mount but Ky Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Ky Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Plant wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it. #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.#SUB#
Plant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ky Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Plant.
Plant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ky Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Plant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Plant's back!
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr has the hooks in. Plant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Plant is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Plant dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plant but Plant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ky Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Plant, which made it look bad.
Plant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plant wants to clinch.
Ky Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plant.
Plant scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plant scores with a kick to the body.
Plant looks for the body kick but Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Plant.
Plant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
Plant connects with the punch.#TD#
Plant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Plant working Ky Jr over with strikes.
Plant wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Plant is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Plant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ky Jr's head.
Ky Jr gets full guard.
Plant trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Plant with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Ky Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Ky Jr pulls Plant in close to his closed guard and prevents Plant from doing any damage or advancing position.
Plant controlling from the top position.
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ky Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Plant is looking to advance position but Ky Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Plant is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Plant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Plant tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ky Jr working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ky Jr dominating with strikes here.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!#T4#
Plant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Plant is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr slips a nice elbow through Plant's hands, connecting with Plant's forehead.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plant is trying to control but can't.
Plant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Plant lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gordon Plant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Ky Jr looking for a guillotine here but Plant defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Plant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plant 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Plant!
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Could Retire Sorry '.

Event: OFK 163 -
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ky Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valentine is trying to control but can't.
Valentine taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr prevents Valentine from improving his position.
Valentine trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Ky Jr.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ky Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Valentine trying to control here.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ky Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valentine is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Ky Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ky Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valentine's head.
Ky Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ky Jr drops back looking for a leg! Valentine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Valentine manages to kick Ky Jr off! Ky Jr jumps back into Valentine's guard.
Ky Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valentine controlling Ky Jr's posture.
Ky Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ky Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ky Jr working some strikes from top position.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentine is pulling down on Ky Jr's head to control his posture.
Ky Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine pulls Ky Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Ky Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Ky Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Valentine trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr cracks Valentine with a solid left hand.
Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ky Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Valentine is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr controlling from the top position. #T4#
Ky Jr trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr cracks Valentine with a solid left hand.
Valentine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Valentine pulls Ky Jr in to control the position.
Ky Jr working some strikes from top position.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine controlling the position.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Valentine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Valentine controlling Ky Jr's posture.
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ky Jr misses the shot to the body.
Valentine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is looking to counter the offense by Valentine and move into the clinch.
Ky Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr shoots in but Valentine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Ky Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ky Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Valentine is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.
Valentine has momentary wrist control but Ky Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Valentine controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Valentine is adopting a defensive guard.
Ky Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Valentine keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky Jr trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #T2#
Valentine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valentine being controlled here, momentarily.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ky Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ky Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valentine pulls Ky Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ky Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valentine controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself. #T3#
Valentine pulls Ky Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ky Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Valentine is pulling down on Ky Jr's head to control his posture.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ky Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ky Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ky Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ky Jr distracts Valentine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Valentine is pulling down on Ky Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Ky Jr, at least for the moment.
Ky Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ky Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Ky Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Ky Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr 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#
Ky Jr throws a leg kick but Valentine checks it.
No joy there for Ky Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ky Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ky Jr throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Ky Jr looks to throw the jab but Valentine is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valentine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Ky Jr saw that one coming.#T1#
Ky Jr misses with a low kick.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Ky Jr avoids it with no problem.
Ky Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ky Jr misses with the combination.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Ky Jr moves away and avoids it.
Ky Jr misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a nice uppercut.
Ky Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Ky Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Valentine circles away.
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaia Ky Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ky Jr blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ky Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ky Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ky Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Valentine ducks under a wild hook from Ky Jr.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into Valentine's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ky Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valentine is pulling down on Ky Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Ky Jr, at least for the moment.#T4#
Valentine is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.
Ky Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valentine managing to control the position.
Valentine working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Ky Jr looking to score a takedown here. Valentine is defending well but Ky Jr drives through and ends up in Valentine's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ky Jr, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
In his post fight interview, Gaia Ky Jr gave a big smile as he said 'I Want My Rematch Against Yoshihiro Asai Jr For Vacant Title, I Can’t Wait To Ground And Pounded You Like This Fight And I Finally Get My Title Shot Again.'.

Event: OFK 155 - Power Vs Timmon
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Heimo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ky Jr is just out of range.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Heimo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heimo throws a head kick but Ky Jr moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Heimo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ky Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Heimo.
Heimo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimo leaves Ky Jr 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 Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heimo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aleksi Heimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Heimo scores with a body shot.
Ky Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Heimo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot by Heimo.
Heimo misses with a looping left.
Ky Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Heimo.
Heimo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ky Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC2#Ky Jr is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Heimo! Ky Jr is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Heimo!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksi Heimo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 150 - Temirov Vs Power
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ky Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Ky Jr is out of range.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng thuds his right hand into Ky Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr takes one on the button.
Ky Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ky Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ruenroeng scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ky Jr in his tracks.
Ruenroeng connects with a looping right hand.
Ruenroeng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ky Jr.
Ruenroeng throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ky Jr blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ky Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Ky Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ky Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng thuds a left hand into Ky Jr's body.
Ky Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ky Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been hearing reports that Ky Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ky Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Ky Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ky Jr checks it well.
Ky Jr is looking to counter punch.
Ruenroeng misses with a straight left.
Ky Jr takes one on the button.#T2#
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ky Jr throws a series of punches but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ky Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruenroeng wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruenroeng manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruenroeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruenroeng is pulling down on Ky Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Ky Jr, at least for the moment.
Ky Jr won't allow Ruenroeng to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Ky Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr works over Ruenroeng with some ground and pound from guard.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Ruenroeng keeps moving.
Ky Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ky Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
Ky Jr trying to control but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Ky Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Ruenroeng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ruenroeng lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ruenroeng stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Ruenroeng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ky Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Ruenroeng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruenroeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ky Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ruenroeng some visible discomfort.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Ky Jr crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Ruenroeng controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruenroeng manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ky Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruenroeng is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Ky Jr throws a strike but Ruenroeng avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruenroeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruenroeng has wrist control.
Ruenroeng manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ky Jr is pulling down on Ruenroeng's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruenroeng, at least for the moment.#SU2#
Ruenroeng gets to his feet - Ky Jr follows without any prompting. #T2#
Ruenroeng looks to land a combination. Ky Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ky Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a sloppy right hand. Ky Jr should have avoided that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ky Jr.
Ruenroeng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruenroeng fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Ruenroeng misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Ky Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ruenroeng sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruenroeng throws a looping overhand right but Ky Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng jabs at Ky Jr's body.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Ruenroeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruenroeng.
Ky Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruenroeng to score with a decent uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ruenroeng.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Ruenroeng.#T4#
Ky Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng throws out a powerful jab.
Ruenroeng lands a body shot.
Ky Jr checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng tries to bum rush Ky Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ky Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruenroeng cracks Ky Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Ruenroeng finds it's way through Ky Jr's defenses. #ROC2#Ky Jr is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ruenroeng darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Ky Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Ruenroeng closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ky Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruenroeng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Ruenroeng 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#
Ruenroeng drops Ky Jr with a big left hand! Ky Jr is injured, injured bad! Ruenroeng jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng 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: OFK 144 - Volkov Vs Temirov
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Askren clinches up with Ky Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Ky Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Ky Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren wants to stand up but Ky Jr is controlling him.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Askren blocks nicely.
Ky Jr trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ky Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ky Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Askren has wrist control.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr postures up in Askren's guard and throws a big left but Askren blocks it.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr stays in close to Askren's body and controls the position.
Ky Jr is working Askren over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Ky Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Ky Jr stops Askren from standing up.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren wants to stand and escape but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Askren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Askren is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Askren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr stops Askren from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
Askren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Askren wants to stand but Ky Jr is controlling the position.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ky Jr prevents Askren from getting back to his feet.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Askren avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ky Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren wants to stand but Ky Jr is controlling the position. #T4##ES2#
Askren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ky Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Askren has Ky Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Ky Jr blocks an uppercut.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky Jr.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ky Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ky Jr gets tackled into the cage by Askren. Askren maintains the clinch.
Askren lands with a left to the head.
Ky Jr blocks a body shot from Askren.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky Jr controls his hands.
Ky Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ky Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky Jr. #T1#
Ky Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askren stalling against the cage.
Askren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Askren's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ky Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Askren after a bit of a struggle.
Ky Jr blocking some punches.
Ky Jr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren misses with the head strike. #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.
Askren presses Ky Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ky Jr is looking for a takedown.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ky Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Askren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Askren.
Askren taking a breather.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
Askren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##TD#
Ky Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ky Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
Askren taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
Askren looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Ky Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Askren is looking to escape.
Ky Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Askren tries to kick Ky Jr off but Ky Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from Ky Jr there.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Askren is defending the position.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Askren's head.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Askren is trying to stand up here but Ky Jr is controlling him well.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Askren dodges it nicely.
Askren is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.
Ky Jr prevents Askren from standing back up.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren is trying to stand.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Askren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Ky Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Ky Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Askren's half guard.
Askren wants to stand back up but Ky Jr manages to pass into side control.
Ky Jr working the head with strikes.
Askren dodges the ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Askren is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ky Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ky Jr trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ky Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Askren is trying to get back to his feet.
Askren felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Askren is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ky Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Ky Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Askren pushes Ky Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ky Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ky Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Askren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Ky Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Askren trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Askren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr working Askren over with strikes here.
The referee warns Askren that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Askren really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askren is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Askren is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ky Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Ky Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Askren is trying to stand up.#T3#
Ky Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Askren is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Askren is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr with shots to the head and body - Askren looks very uncomfortable down there.
Askren tries to buck Ky Jr off but he can't manage it.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Askren is looking to escape.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Askren is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Ky Jr won't let Askren get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#Askren is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr tries to control but Askren wriggling away. #T4#
Ky Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Askren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You get the feeling that Askren really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Askren takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Askren tries to buck Ky Jr off but he can't manage it.
Ky Jr landing shots from mount.
Ky Jr lands a big elbow.
Ky Jr looking to finish Askren with some ground and pound. This is bad for Askren!
Askren is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Askren but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ky Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Askren is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Askren is trying to stand up.
Ky Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Askren wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ky Jr 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Nothing Beats Celebrating My 43rd Birthday 4 Days Ago With A Victory'.

Event: OFK 135- Asai Vs Sripituksakul
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Ky Jr swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Tiger shoots in and gets a takedown into Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr has control of Tiger's left arm, preventing Tiger from doing any damage.
Tiger throws a big elbow that misses.
Ky Jr has control of Tiger's left arm, preventing Tiger from doing any damage.
Tiger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tiger scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ky Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tiger postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Ky Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tiger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Ky Jr is working an open guard so Tiger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Tiger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ky Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep.
Tiger scoring with punches from side control.
Ky Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tiger lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ky Jr tries to buck Tiger off but Tiger is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Tiger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Tiger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Tiger is defending well.
Tiger wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Tiger's temple.
Tiger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Tiger is defending the position.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, if Ky Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ky Jr is stalling here. Tiger is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ky Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tiger has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tiger tries for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending well.
Ky Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tiger's best efforts.
Ky Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tiger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tiger is fighting to break Ky Jr's control of his arms but Ky Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tiger postures up in Ky Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ky Jr blocks it.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Tiger 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr seems keen to control Tiger's posture.#SUB2#
Tiger 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.
Tiger throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiger being controlled here momentarily.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Great Tiger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tiger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ky Jr swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Tiger tries for a takedown but Ky Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Ky Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tiger quickly recovers to half guard.
Tiger trying to control here.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Tiger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ky Jr working over Tiger with some ground and pound. Tiger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ky Jr controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Tiger is having none of it.
Ky Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tiger to regain full guard.
Tiger working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ky Jr postures up.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ky Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tiger working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ky Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tiger shoots in for a takedown but Ky Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaia Ky Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Tiger.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ky Jr throws a push kick but Tiger slaps the foot to one side.
Tiger dives in for a single leg takedown but Ky Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tiger fails to land the takedown.
Tiger shoots in but Ky Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tiger.
Great Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger is breathing heavily.
Ky Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tiger darts in looking for a takedown but Ky Jr gets double underhooks and turns Tiger into the cage.
Ky Jr feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Ky Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tiger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ky Jr throws an elbow that misses. Tiger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ky Jr's guard. Nice move by Tiger!#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Tiger drops back looking for a leg! Ky Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ky Jr manages to kick Tiger off! Tiger jumps back into Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr trying to control the position here.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Ky Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ky Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Tiger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ky Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ky Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Ky Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ky Jr passes into half guard.
Ky Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ky Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ky Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tiger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount and Tiger is in trouble!
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Tiger to control.
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount and Tiger is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ky Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiger shoots for a double leg takedown but Ky Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Tiger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Tiger has closed the distance and engaged Ky Jr in a clinch.
Tiger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ky Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tiger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ky Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gaia Ky Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Great Tiger.
Tiger blocks a head kick by Ky Jr. #TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into Tiger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ky Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ky Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger trying to control the position here.
Ky Jr postures up in Tiger's guard and throws a big left but Tiger blocks it.
Ky Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Tiger has momentary wrist control but Ky Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ky Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ky Jr is working Tiger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ky Jr trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Tiger keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Tiger pulls Ky Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ky Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
Tiger seems keen to control Ky Jr's posture.
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tiger fails with a takedown attempt.
Tiger scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Tiger wants to clinch.
Ky Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tiger is trying to defend but Ky Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Tiger manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ky Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tiger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ky Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Ky Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ky Jr is pressed up against the cage. Tiger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ky Jr down to the mat. Ky Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ky Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiger.
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily. #TD#
Ky Jr feints and as Tiger raises his hands in defense, Ky Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ky Jr 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Nothing Beats Celebrating My 43rd Birthday 4 Days Ago With A Victory'.

Event: OFK 127-Sripituksakul Vs Inoue
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Budinha throws a body kick that misses.
Budinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Budinha.
Ky Jr fails to land the takedown.
Budinha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Budinha rushes Ky Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Budinha scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ky Jr avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Ky Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ky Jr.
Budinha gets underhooks to prevent Ky Jr's takedown attempt.
Budinha lands a nice knee to the body.
Ky Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ky Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ky Jr is defending well for now.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ky Jr misses with the head strike.
Budinha has Ky Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Ky Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Budinha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ky Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Ky Jr blocks it.
Ky Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Budinha manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Ky Jr manages to break the clinch.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Budinha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Budinha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Budinha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Ky Jr fails to land the takedown.
Budinha tries to clinch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budinha avoids the head kick by Ky Jr.
No luck for Ky Jr with that takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ky Jr checks a leg kick.
Ky Jr throwing a counter right hand but Budinha manages to avoid it.
Ky Jr misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budinha tries a head kick but it misses. #T3##CL2#
Budinha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Budinha misses with a knee strike.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
Budinha lands an elbow inside that Ky Jr shrugs off.
Ky Jr looking for a takedown. #TD#
Ky Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Budinha is working from the bottom.
Budinha pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Ky Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ky Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Budinha defending well though.
Budinha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Ky Jr there.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Budinha's head.
Ky Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Ky Jr working Budinha over with strikes.
Budinha looks like he's trying to stand up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Budinha looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ky Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Budinha is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Budinha taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard. #SUB#
Ky Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Budinha sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Budinha dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Budinha throws a leg kick but Ky Jr checks it.
Budinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ky Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ky Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Budinha pinned against the cage. Budinha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcos Budinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Budinha.
Budinha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Budinha moves into range and clinches up with Ky Jr.
Budinha trying to control the position but instead, Ky Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Budinha into the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Budinha misses with a knee strike. #T1#
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Ky Jr blocks with his arms.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ky Jr is defending well for now.
Budinha gets underhooks to prevent Ky Jr's takedown attempt.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
Budinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Budinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ky Jr's face.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ky Jr is defending well for now.
Marcos Budinha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Ky Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Budinha regains guard.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Budinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Budinha keeps moving.
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Budinha wants to get back to his feet but Ky Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ky Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Budinha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ky Jr trying to control the position here.
Budinha stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SU2#
Budinha stands up from Ky Jr's guard - Budinha perhaps looking for a knockout.
Budinha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ky Jr. That did some damage!
Ky Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Budinha swivels and escapes.
Budinha tries to counter with a clinch but Ky Jr shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses.
Ky Jr throws a big counter combination but Budinha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Budinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Budinha throws a right hand that Ky Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ky Jr also avoids with ease.
Budinha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ky Jr's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Budinha moves into the clinch.#T4#
Ky Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha is stalling here.
Ky Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Budinha prevents it.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ky Jr avoids it.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ky Jr avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ky Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Budinha 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#
Budinha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Budinha.
Budinha tries to clinch up but Ky Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Budinha clinches up with Ky Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Ky Jr tries to circle away but Budinha has him pinned against the cage.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ky Jr.
Budinha gets underhooks to prevent Ky Jr's takedown attempt. #BC#
Ky Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ky Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ky Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Budinha.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Ky Jr. #T1##TD#
Ky Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Budinha manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ky Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Budinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ky Jr's face.
Ky Jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ky Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Budinha obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr is working for takedown but Budinha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ky Jr tries to circle away but Budinha has him pinned against the cage.
Ky Jr avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body. #T2#
Budinha just leaning against Ky Jr, taking a breather.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ky Jr.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ky Jr is defending well for now.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ky Jr is defending well for now.
Budinha lands a nice elbow.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ky Jr.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Budinha just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ky Jr's brow.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ky Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Ky Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Budinha.
Ky Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Budinha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Ky Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Ky Jr fails to land. #TD#
Ky Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Budinha can't fight it off and eventually Ky Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Budinha looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Budinha blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Budinha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Budinha is keeping the position.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Budinha blocks nicely.
Ky Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Budinha is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Ky Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Budinha dives on top into guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Budinha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Budinha 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFK 121 - Ky Jr vs Tomori
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Tomori gets a clinch.
Ky Jr blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Tomori on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tomori.
Ky Jr can't get the takedown.
Tomori lands with a left to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ky Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ky Jr avoiding damage as Tomori throws knees to the body.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr is working for takedown but Tomori is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Tomori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Tomori scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Ky Jr looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomori working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Tomori.
Ky Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Tomori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ky Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomori tries to avoid it but Ky Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomori to the ground. Tomori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
Tomori prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tomori misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tomori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomori lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ky Jr backs up against the cage. #T2##CL2#
Tomori clinches up against the cage.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori tries to work over Ky Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Tomori lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Tomori controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ky Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tomori in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tomori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tomori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Tomori from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Tomori is having none of it.
Ky Jr prevents Tomori from improving his position.
Tomori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr stays in close to Tomori's body and controls the position. #T4#
Ky Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ky Jr stops Tomori from standing up.
Tomori is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomori is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tomori wants to stand but Ky Jr is controlling the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ky Jr 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.
Tomori keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroki Tomori dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tomori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Ky Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Tomori blocks it.
Tomori tries to clinch but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Tomori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tomori is trying to defend but Ky Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tomori is trying to stand.
Ky Jr slips a nice elbow through Tomori's hands, connecting with Tomori's forehead.
Ky Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tomori is trying to stand up here but Ky Jr is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ky Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Tomori is defending well.
Ky Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Ky Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tomori tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Tomori's temple.
Tomori is looking to escape.
Ky Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tomori regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ky Jr trying to control but Tomori is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tomori has momentary wrist control but Ky Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ky Jr 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.
Tomori keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Tomori has momentary wrist control but Ky Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Tomori controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Ky Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Tomori's brow.
Ky Jr stops Tomori from standing up.
Tomori looking to control.
Ky Jr won't allow Tomori to get back to his feet.
Tomori looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomori is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomori wants to stand but Ky Jr is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tomori has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tomori is looking to clinch but Ky Jr is avoiding it.
Ky Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3##CL2#
Tomori clinches up against the cage.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori misses with an elbow strike.
Tomori trying to stall but Ky Jr improves his position.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomori throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky Jr.
Tomori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomori prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomori lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ky Jr.
Tomori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomori digs a right hand underneath Ky Jr's ribcage. Ky Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ky Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomori after a bit of a struggle.
Ky Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ky Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomori pushes Ky Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tomori can't find room to land a body shot as Ky Jr controls the action.
Ky Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomori.#BC#
Ky Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ky Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tomori has closed the distance and engaged Ky Jr in a clinch.
Tomori cracks Ky Jr with a nice body shot.
Ky Jr leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomori controls his hands.
Tomori digs a right hand underneath Ky Jr's ribcage. Ky Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hiroki Tomori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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#
Tomori doesn't manage to clinch there - Ky Jr circles away. #CL2#
Tomori clinches.
Tomori tries to land knees in the clinch but Ky Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Ky Jr avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
Tomori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tomori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomori creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tomori pushes Ky Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomori misses with a punch on the inside.
Ky Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tomori prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tomori just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ky Jr's brow. #T1#
Tomori effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomori.
Still in the clinch, Tomori scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Ky Jr avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Tomori manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomori blocking some punches.
Tomori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ky Jr backwards.
Tomori taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tomori leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Ky Jr is working for takedown but Tomori is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ky Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ky Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomori.
Tomori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ky Jr backwards.
Tomori gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr blocking some punches.
Ky Jr looking for a takedown. #T3#
Ky Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tomori pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tomori holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ky Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tomori pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tomori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Ky Jr lands a takedown into guard.

Tomori uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tomori swinging wildly here.
As Tomori looks to move away, Ky Jr throws a big counter combo but Tomori just gets out of the way.
Ky Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomori as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomori stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Tomori tries to clinch up.
Tomori looks to land a combination but Ky Jr avoids it well.
Ky Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tomori.
Hiroki Tomori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Tomori has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tomori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ky Jr.
Tomori presses Ky Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Tomori breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tomori moves into the clinch successfully.
Ky Jr is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Tomori manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Tomori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomori 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Tomori!

Event: OFK 115 - Gomez Vs Copeland
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ky Jr throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Asai . Those never looked like landing.
Asai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ky Jr throws the left hand but Asai avoids the punch easily.
Ky Jr throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Ky Jr.
Asai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ky Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ky Jr 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 Asai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asai 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.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Ky Jr.
Asai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ky Jr is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Asai misses the target.
Ky Jr cracks Asai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Asai checks a low kick from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Asai lands a jab-cross combination.
Asai blocks a head kick by Ky Jr.
Asai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ky Jr with a hook.
Ky Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asai .
Ky Jr slips a jab and a cross from Asai .
Nice cross by Asai .
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Ky Jr should have avoided that one.
Asai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky Jr misses with a low kick.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Ky Jr misses. #T2#
Ky Jr misses the shot to the body.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
Ky Jr throws a front kick aimed at Asai 's knee but Asai avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Ky Jr.
Asai lands a nice shot that snaps Ky Jr's head back.
Ky Jr tries to score with a low kick but Asai moves his leg out of the way.
Ky Jr thows a leg kick but Asai checks it
and Asai counters with a leg kick.
Asai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Asai .
Ky Jr throws a series of punches but Asai avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Asai slips under a jab.
Ky Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai swinging wildly here.
Asai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ky Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Ky Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ky Jr.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Ky Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asai counters with a head kick. That will keep Ky Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ky Jr misses with an uppercut
and Asai counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Ky Jr misses
and Asai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ky Jr tries to work over Asai 's front leg with a kick but Asai checks it.
Ky Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Asai .#T4#
Ky Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ky Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ky Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ky Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
A low kick from Ky Jr misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Ky Jr throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Asai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ky Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Asai managing to block the knees to the body from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Asai avoids the damage to the body.
Asai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ky Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Ky Jr tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ky Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ky Jr trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asai lands a high kick!
Ky Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai throws a big counter combination but Ky Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ky Jr throws out the jab.
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asai throws a front kick that sends Ky Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai staying out of range there.
Ky Jr takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
A combination from Asai does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Ky Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Asai tenderised Ky Jr's leg. Ky Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ky Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ky Jr looks for the body kick but Asai saw that one coming.
Ky Jr misses with a straight right. #T1#
Asai scores with a jab.
Ky Jr throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Asai misses with a series of wild punches.
Asai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ky Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gaia Ky Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ky Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a one-two to the body.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ky Jr throws a right and a left that Asai avoids nicely.
Ky Jr misses with a leg kick.
Asai checks a leg kick.#T2#
Ky Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai swinging wildly here.
Asai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ky Jr is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Asai misses its target.
Ky Jr throws a low kick, looking for Asai 's leg but Asai calmly moves out of range.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Ky Jr moves out of range easily.
Ky Jr motions for Asai to come forward. Ky Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ky Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Ky Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ky Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asai misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Asai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai staying out of range there.
Ky Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Asai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ky Jr backs up against the cage.
Ky Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai thumps Ky Jr with a low kick.
Asai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ky Jr.
Asai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ky Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ky Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Asai .
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Ky Jr throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Asai misses.
Asai swinging wildly here.
Ky Jr throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ky Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asai moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Ky Jr. That snapped Asai 's head back.
Ky Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai checks a low kick from Ky Jr.
A swing and a miss from Ky Jr.
Asai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ky Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Asai counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ky Jr thows a leg kick but Asai checks it
and Asai counters with a one-two to the body.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ky Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asai throws a head kick but Ky Jr moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asai . #T1#
Asai connects with a body shot that sends Ky Jr's belly button to the back.
Ky Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ky Jr.
Asai thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ky Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ky Jr throws out a loose jab but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asai throws a counter high kick but Ky Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ky Jr wants to slow Asai down by chopping away at his legs.
Asai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asai checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai blocks a jab.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ky Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asai .
Ky Jr misses with a straight left.
Asai defending well as Ky Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Asai feints a jab promting Ky Jr to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ky Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ky Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Ky Jr misses with a low kick.
Asai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoshihiro Asai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Asai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ky Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ky Jr misses the shot to the body.
Asai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ky Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ky Jr.#T3#
Ky Jr misses with a low kick.
Asai is looking for a counter combo.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr misses with a leg kick
and Asai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a three punch combo that has Ky Jr backing up. Ky Jr nods at Asai to acknowledge the strikes.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ky Jr misses with a hook
and Asai counters with a nice body kick.
Asai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ky Jr. That did some damage!
Ky Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Asai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ky Jr sprawls and moves away.
Asai lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ky Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Asai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ky Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ky Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asai .
Asai avoids the body shot from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr misses with a body shot.
Asai throws a big counter combination but Ky Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ky Jr throws a leg kick
and Asai counters with a left and a right that stings Ky Jr.
Asai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ky Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asai counters with an outside leg kick.
Ky Jr throws a low kick but Asai moves out of range easily.
Ky Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a three punch combo that has Ky Jr backing up. Ky Jr nods at Asai to acknowledge the strikes.
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It appears Asai was looking to counter with a kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asai , 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
A determined Yoshihiro Asai didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: OFK 112 - Do Urden vs Kriel
Date: Aug 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ky Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ky Jr stops Mouth from getting back to his feet.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
Ky Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ky Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mouth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mouth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Mouth is rocked!
Mouth 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.
Ky Jr stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Mouth is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr controlling the pace.
Mouth seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ky Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ky Jr controlling the pace.
Ky Jr scores with a big shot! Mouth's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Mouth! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
Post fight, Gaia Ky Jr took to the microphone: 'Yoshihiro Asai Jr I Want You Next Bitch, Come And Debut Against Me So I Ground And Pound You To Retirement '.
Big Mouth spoke after the fight, saying 'A big thanks on my sponsor Altitude Clothing and Odense MMA - Fight Or Die for the offer to fight here tonight, I'll be back much better as tonight, sorry, but tonight my opponent was better as myself. I need to gain more experience ! I will come back to do better as tonight !'.

Event: OFK 105 - Sector Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Ky Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Harper throws a big shot that misses.
Ky Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harper misses with an uppercut.
Ky Jr slips under a jab.
Harper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harper sizes up Ky Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ky Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ky Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harper finds it's way round the side to connect with Ky Jr's head. #ROC2#Ky Jr is rocked!
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ky Jr moves away.
Oh Ky Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harper looks to land a right hand but Ky Jr moved out of range.
Ky Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab.
Ky Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harper cracks Ky Jr with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ky Jr tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Harper pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ky Jr is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Harper!
Miguel Harper is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Miguel Harper thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 100 - Sector Vs Tripp
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Budinha has closed the distance and engaged Ky Jr in a clinch.
Ky Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Budinha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ky Jr is defending well for now.
Ky Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha throws an elbow that misses.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Budinha controlling the action here for a moment.
Budinha letting Ky Jr take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Ky Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Budinha pulls his leg out and moves away.
Budinha throws a leg kick which misses Ky Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Ky Jr tries to avoid it.
Budinha thumps Ky Jr with a low kick.
Budinha moves out of range as Ky Jr strikes.
Budinha tries to clinch but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Ky Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Budinha won't allow it.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Budinha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ky Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Budinha wants to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Budinha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
Ky Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ky Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Budinha for as long as he can get away with.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ky Jr lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Budinha dodges it nicely.
Ky Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Budinha defending well though.
Budinha is trying to stand up here but Ky Jr is controlling him well.
Ky Jr working over Budinha with some ground and pound. Budinha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ky Jr winds up and cracks Budinha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ky Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Budinha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Budinha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Budinha looks like he's trying to stand up.
Budinha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Budinha is looking to escape.#T4#
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Budinha pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Ky Jr working Budinha over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ky Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr is nestled in close to Budinha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Budinha dodges it nicely.
Ky Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Budinha's head.
Budinha is trying to stand up here but Ky Jr is controlling him well.
Ky Jr is nestled in close to Budinha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ky Jr working over Budinha with some ground and pound. Budinha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Budinha is trying to stand back up but Ky Jr is controlling him
Ky Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Ky Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Budinha misses with a few strikes there.
Ky Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Budinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budinha dodges the punch combination from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Budinha moves out of range easily.
Budinha tries to clinch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Ky Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ky Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ky Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Budinha does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budinha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Budinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budinha tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Budinha breaks away and moves out of range.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ky Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Budinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Budinha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budinha can do to turn this around?
Budinha throws a head kick but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Budinha as he avoids it easily.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Ky Jr circles away.
Ky Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ky Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Budinha tries to clinch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Ky Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ky Jr misses with a body kick.
Budinha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ky Jr.
Budinha throws a head kick but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Budinha misses with a body shot.
Budinha misses with a low kick. #T2#
Ky Jr dives in and grabs Budinha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Budinha pushes down on Ky Jr's head and hops out.
Budinha tries to clinch but Ky Jr is having none of it. #TD#
Budinha tries to sprawl but Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr throwing shots but Budinha is blocking nicely.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Budinha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Budinha wants to get back to his feet.
Budinha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ky Jr.
Budinha wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ky Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ky Jr moves into full mount! Budinha won't be happy about that!
Ky Jr scoring with strikes but Budinha is staying in there.
Budinha is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ky Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ky Jr cracks Budinha with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ky Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Budinha?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.#ROC#Budinha is rocked!#T4#
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Ky Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Budinha is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Ky Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Budinha is bucking up trying to escape but Ky Jr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Budinha throws a sloppy head kick and Ky Jr moves out of range easily.
Budinha seems to have recovered his senses.
Budinha lands a leg kick that knocks Ky Jr off balance momentarily.
Budinha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Ky Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ky Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Budinha keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Budinha's head.#T1#
Ky Jr is in close to Budinha's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Budinha manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marcos Budinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Ky Jr circles away.
Ky Jr misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Budinha.
Budinha tries to score with a low kick but Ky Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Budinha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Budinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ky Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Budinha. That one must have hurt.
Marcos Budinha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Budinha as he jumps to the side.
Budinha tries to clinch but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr throws a head kick but Budinha moves out of range. #T2#
Budinha throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Budinha closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Budinha connects with a knee to the head.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ky Jr avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Budinha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ky Jr is defending well for now.
Budinha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Budinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ky Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ky Jr is defending well for now.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ky Jr avoids it.#T3#
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
Ky Jr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ky Jr avoids it.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Ky Jr has picked Budinha up - he's going for a ride! Ky Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ky Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ky Jr drops an elbow to the side of Budinha's head.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Budinha dodges it nicely. #T4#
Budinha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ky Jr is keen to just control but Budinha is a slippery customer.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES2#
Budinha kicks off Ky Jr and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budinha stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Ky Jr feints and as Budinha raises his hands in defense, Ky Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Budinha pushes Ky Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Budinha closes the distance but Ky Jr moves to the side #TD#
and Ky Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Ky Jr wants to control but Budinha is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Budinha really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Budinha instigates a clinch.
Ky Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
Ky Jr wants a takedown.
Ky Jr looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budinha is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Budinha blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Budinha pushes off an throws an elbow but Ky Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Budinha pushes off an throws an elbow but Ky Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Ky Jr avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
Ky Jr is looking for a takedown.
Ky Jr is working for takedown but Budinha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ky Jr avoids the elbow strike from Budinha, against the cage.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Ky Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Budinha prevents the takedown attempt.
Budinha throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ky Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Ky Jr manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Ky Jr lands a two punch combo.
Budinha scores with a leg kick.
Budinha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budinha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ky Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ky Jr tries to land a front kick but Budinha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Budinha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ky Jr.
Budinha tries to clinch but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr tries to counter by clinching up but Budinha breaks away and moves out of range.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but Budinha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Budinha with the inside leg kick.
Budinha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ky Jr is out of range and Budinha settles back down.
Ky Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budinha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marcos Budinha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Budinha does no damage.
Ky Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Budinha is looking to slow Ky Jr down with leg kicks.
Budinha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Budinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Budinha.
A head kick by Budinha misses
and Ky Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Budinha tries to clinch up.
Budinha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ky Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Ky Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budinha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ky Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budinha.
Budinha tries to clinch but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budinha misses with a low kick.
Ky Jr looks for the body kick but Budinha saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budinha checks it well.
Budinha slaps away a takedown attempt from Ky Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Ky Jr circles away.
Ky Jr wants to slow Budinha down by chopping away at his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Marcos Budinha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Budinha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ky Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Budinha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Budinha tries to bum rush Ky Jr with a series of wild strikes but Ky Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ky Jr tries to land a front kick but Budinha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Budinha is looking to land body kicks.
Ky Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Budinha tries to score with a low kick but Ky Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Ky Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ky Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Budinha manages to circle out of the way.
Budinha is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Budinha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Budinha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ky Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ky Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ky Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budinha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Budinha tries to clinch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Ky Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Budinha throws a head kick but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Budinha avoids the head kick by Ky Jr.
Budinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ky Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Ky Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Ky Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Budinha!
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Budinha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ky Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Budinha pushes Ky Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ky Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Budinha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Budinha's shoulder. That is not cool.
Budinha is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ky Jr wants to control but Budinha is keeping him busy. #T3#
Budinha wants to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr working the head with strikes.
Budinha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ky Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Budinha seems a little lost for a moment, as Ky Jr dominates the positioning.
Ky Jr cracks Budinha with a big elbow.
Ky Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Budinha some visible discomfort.
Ky Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ky Jr looks up at the clock and then as Budinha takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ky Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Budinha tries to escape but Ky Jr is in control.
Ky Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
An elbow from Ky Jr crashes against the mat. #T4#
Budinha being controlled for a moment.
Budinha is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Ky Jr lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budinha is letting Ky Jr control him for a moment.
Budinha is trying to buck Ky Jr off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
Gaia Ky Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Finally Snap My 4 Fight Losing Streak, The Real Gala Ky Is Back. '.

Event: ALPHA-1: Chaos
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Ky Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Ky Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Ky Jr slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ky Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ky Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ky Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ky Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt lunges at Ky Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ky Jr's hand. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dilbrandt 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 Ky Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ky Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Ky Jr's side.
Ky Jr looks to land a combination. Dilbrandt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ky Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dilbrandt.#CL#
Dilbrandt pushes Ky Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Ky Jr blocks the body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ky Jr drops his hands momentarily and Dilbrandt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ky Jr. #SUB2#
Ky Jr swings around for an armbar but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ky Jr's guard.
Dilbrandt is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Dilbrandt wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Dilbrandt is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Dilbrandt tries to pass.
Dilbrandt is working hard here to advance position.
Dilbrandt trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dilbrandt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ky Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Dilbrandt postures up in Ky Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ky Jr blocks it.
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dilbrandt is one step ahead there.
Dilbrandt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ky Jr's guard. #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.
Dilbrandt trying to control from half guard but Ky Jr is working away.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Dilbrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ky Jr's head.
Dilbrandt wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is defending well.
Ky Jr gets back to full guard.
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr has control of Dilbrandt's left arm, preventing Dilbrandt from doing any damage.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt 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#
Ky Jr tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ky Jr moves away.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a good cross that connects.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Dilbrandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch up but Ky Jr keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Ky Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook to the body. Ky Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Ky Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dilbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ky Jr is out of range.
Dilbrandt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Ky Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ky Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dilbrandt. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Ky Jr circles away.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ky Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ky Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dilbrandt is fending him off so far but Ky Jr persists. Nope, Dilbrandt circles away and we're back to standing.
Dilbrandt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dilbrandt delivers a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. #CL#
Dilbrandt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ky Jr is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down. #T2#
Ky Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dilbrandt backs off Ky Jr throws a huge counter combo but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ky Jr.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ky Jr looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt tries to counter by clinching up but Ky Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Ky Jr staying out of range there.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Ky Jr down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Ky Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ky Jr.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Ky Jr throws a big counter head kick but Dilbrandt avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Ky Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ky Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dilbrandt.#T3#
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ky Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Ky Jr circles away.
Ky Jr slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Ky Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ky Jr.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt pushes Ky Jr away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Ky Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dilbrandt. #TD2#
Ky Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Dilbrandt defends it. #T4#
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ky Jr not doing much here.
Ky Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Ky Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dilbrandt.
Ky Jr swinging wildly here.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab. Ky Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Ky Jr's front leg with a kick but Ky Jr checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Ky Jr.
Dilbrandt sets himself, and Ky Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Dilbrandt avoids it this time.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook. Ky Jr ducked under it nicely.
Ky Jr feints the counter takedown.
Dilbrandt catches Ky Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Ky Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dilbrandt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for Ky Jr on that attempt.
Dilbrandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Ky Jr shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dilbrandt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gaia Ky Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilbrandt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ky Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dilbrandt cracks Ky Jr with a good jab.
Ky Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Dilbrandt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Dilbrandt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dilbrandt has a couple of punches blocked by Ky Jr. #T2#
Ky Jr prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Ky Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt misses with a knee strike.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt prevents the takedown attempt.
Domonic Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.#BC#
Dilbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.
Ky Jr tries to move into range but Dilbrandt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ky Jr is just out of range.#TD2#
Ky Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dilbrandt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ky Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dilbrandt is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dilbrandt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dilbrandt tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dilbrandt, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Domonic Dilbrandt made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ALPHA-1: A New Beginning
Date: Apr 17, 2021

#R1#
Udomprecha throws a low kick, looking for Ky Jr's leg but Ky Jr calmly moves out of range.
Ky Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Udomprecha misses with a kick to the body.
Ky Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ky Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Udomprecha scores with a hook.
Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udomprecha lands a slapping body shot.
Udomprecha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ky Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Udomprecha throws a shot to the body.
Udomprecha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ky Jr looks to land a right hand but Udomprecha moved out of range.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Udomprecha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ky Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Udomprecha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ky Jr. That did some damage!
Udomprecha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away.
Udomprecha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ky Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Udomprecha is looking to land body kicks.
Ky Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Udomprecha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ky Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Udomprecha.#T1#
Udomprecha stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Udomprecha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ky Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Udomprecha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick which misses Ky Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Ky Jr tries to avoid it.
Ky Jr slips under a jab from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Ky Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Udomprecha on his heels. He'll look to pass Udomprecha's guard now, I'm sure.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Udomprecha keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Udomprecha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Udomprecha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Udomprecha blocks nicely.
Udomprecha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Udomprecha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Udomprecha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ky Jr trying to control but Udomprecha is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Udomprecha is keeping the position.
Ky Jr passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ky Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Udomprecha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ky Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ky Jr's back!
Ky Jr tries to break free.
Udomprecha is riding his opponent, not letting Ky Jr buck him off.
Ky Jr tries to roll but Udomprecha sticks to his back. #T4#
Ky Jr breaks Udomprecha's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Udomprecha is adopting a defensive guard.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Udomprecha's head.
Ky Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ky Jr controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Udomprecha keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udomprecha trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paw Paw Udomprecha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ky Jr swings for the body but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Ky Jr backing away here, and Udomprecha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Udomprecha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ky Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Udomprecha.
Ky Jr fails with the takedown.
Udomprecha lands a high kick!
Udomprecha lands with a straight right. Ky Jr didn't see that one coming.
Udomprecha connects with a solid leg kick.
Udomprecha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Udomprecha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Udomprecha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ky Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Udomprecha sprawls and moves away.
Udomprecha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ky Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Udomprecha sprawls well. He's pushed Ky Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Udomprecha. Udomprecha obviously looking to wear him down.
Ky Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.
Ky Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ky Jr is looking to wear down Udomprecha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Ky Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Udomprecha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Udomprecha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ky Jr is able to avoid easily.
Udomprecha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ky Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Udomprecha scores with a punch to the head.
Udomprecha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ky Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ky Jr goes for a double leg but Udomprecha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Udomprecha continues to drive forward.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Udomprecha is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Ky Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Udomprecha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ky Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ky Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Udomprecha.
Ky Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Udomprecha gets double underhooks and turns Ky Jr into the cage.
Ky Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Udomprecha.
Udomprecha pushes Ky Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Udomprecha lands a nice uppercut.
Udomprecha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ky Jr prevents a body shot from Udomprecha.
Ky Jr trying to stall but Udomprecha improves his position. #BC2#
Udomprecha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ky Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Ky Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Udomprecha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Udomprecha finds it's way through Ky Jr's defenses.
Udomprecha throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ky Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Ky Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Udomprecha is working from the bottom.
Udomprecha struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ky Jr wants to control but Udomprecha is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr throws an elbow but Udomprecha slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Udomprecha is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Ky Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ky Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Udomprecha struggling a bit here.
Ky Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4##SUB#
Ky Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ky Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr cracks Udomprecha with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Ky Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Udomprecha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr advances to full mount.
Udomprecha can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paw Paw Udomprecha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Udomprecha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ky Jr 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.
A jab from Udomprecha finds it's way through Ky Jr's defenses.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Udomprecha but Udomprecha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Udomprecha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Udomprecha loads up on a big right hand but Ky Jr slips the punch.#TD#
Ky Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Udomprecha was covering up waiting for the punch and Ky Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Udomprecha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udomprecha trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Udomprecha keeps moving. #T1#
Udomprecha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ky Jr's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ky Jr is looking for a triangle here but Udomprecha uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Udomprecha taking a breather here.
Ky Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Udomprecha wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
Udomprecha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Udomprecha is looking to stall here but Ky Jr recovers full guard.
Udomprecha stays in close to Ky Jr's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Ky Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Udomprecha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ky Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3##SUB#
Ky Jr has an active guard here but Udomprecha has managed to pass into half guard.
Udomprecha wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paw Paw Udomprecha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Udomprecha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Udomprecha is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ky Jr moves into full guard. #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.#SUB#
Ky Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ky Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Udomprecha escapes and throws Ky Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ky Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Udomprecha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky Jr keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Udomprecha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ky Jr is not content to let Udomprecha control the position.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky Jr throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paw Paw Udomprecha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Udomprecha 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 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Gomez vs Lacplesis
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Day tries to keep at a distance but Ky Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky Jr controls his hands.
Ky Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Day lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ky Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr prevents a body shot from Day.
Day pushes Ky Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Ky Jr jumps into guard, dragging Day to the mat.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but instead Day has moved into half guard.
Day keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky Jr keeps working.
Day in the domination position with Ky Jr hanging on.
Ky Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ky Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Day seems content to control.
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Day keeps him under control.
Ky Jr manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ky Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Day's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Day is aware though and is defending well.
Day's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Day postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ky Jr wants to clinch.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ky Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ky Jr tries to clinch but Day is having none of it.
Day displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ky Jr. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Day was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mikey Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Ky Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ky Jr fails with the takedown
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaia Ky Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ky Jr is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
A big left from Day misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr shoots and misses
and Day counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ky Jr thinking. #TD2#
Ky Jr scores with a takedown into Day's guard.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Day dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ky Jr misses with a hook.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ky Jr.
And Day counters with a quick kick to the body but Ky Jr blocks it.#CL2#
Ky Jr clinches up with Day and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr effectively controlling the action here.
Ky Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Day up against the cage.
Day lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ky Jr or not.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day digs a right hand into Ky Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ky Jr's gas tank.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day misses with some punches.
Day lands with a left to the head.
Mikey Day has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Day is pressed up against the cage. Ky Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Day down to the mat. Day avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Day stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Day wants it to stay on the feet.
Day appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mikey Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day throws the kick towards the body but Ky Jr avoids it.
Ky Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Day takes a swing at Ky Jr's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Ky Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Day.
Ky Jr darts in trying to clinch
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ky Jr is looking to clinch.
Jab from Day.
Day lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Day counters with a body kick.
Mikey Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Ky Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Day sprawls well. He's pushed Ky Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ky Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ky Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Day throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ky Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Ky Jr is rocked!
Ky Jr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Day gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ky Jr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Day!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikey Day thanked PWNAGE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Syn Kilo vs Spanner
Date: Nov 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ky Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jain somewhat.
Jain misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Ky Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jain was covering up waiting for the punch and Ky Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jain 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.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Jain keeps moving.
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is working Jain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Jain keeps moving. #T1#
Jain looking to control.
Ky Jr trying to control but Jain is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Jain is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Jain has wrist control.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Jain blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Jain is looking for a triangle but Ky Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ky Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ky Jr is fighting to break Jain's control of his arms but Jain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ky Jr passes Jain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ky Jr prevents Jain from improving his position.
Ky Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ky Jr passes to side control.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jain is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jain is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Jain regains half guard.
Jain is looking to improve his position.
Jain taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jain is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Jain won't allow it.
Jain tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Jain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ky Jr.
Jain is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Jain has hold of Ky Jr's hands but Ky Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Jain is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jain keeps working.
Jain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jain trying to control the position.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ky Jr sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jain doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Ky Jr paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jain - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moganesh Jain!
An out of breath and clearly excited Moganesh Jain thanked SynCity Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Gaia Ky Jr had this to say: 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: Syn 716
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky Jr moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Ky Jr misses.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Ky Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Ky Jr tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ky Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Ky Jr 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Ky Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr 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.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Ky Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ky Jr postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it. #ES2#
Sitsongrit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Ky Jr.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left. #T2#
Ky Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
A slow jab from Ky Jr misses its intended target.
Ky Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Ky Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ky Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Ky Jr getting side control.
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
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!
Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together around Ky Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ky Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ky Jr passes to side control. #SUB#
Ky Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ky Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sitsongrit is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
Ky Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Ky Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4##SUB#
Ky Jr tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit keeps Ky Jr under control for a moment.
Ky Jr is putting a hurting on Sitsongrit here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ky Jr landing a few strikes.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ky Jr clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Ky Jr controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Ky Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ky Jr backwards.
Ky Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ky Jr can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Ky Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ky Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.#T1##CL#
Sitsongrit gets tackled into the cage by Ky Jr. Ky Jr maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ky Jr tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Ky Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ky Jr's gas tank.
Ky Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ky Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ky Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ky Jr seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ky Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gaia Ky Jr.
Ky Jr misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ky Jr is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Ky Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ky Jr moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ky Jr is out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ky Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ky Jr checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ky Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ky Jr misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Ky Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Ky Jr moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Ky Jr didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Ky Jr.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ky Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Sitsongrit dodges it nicely.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.
Ky Jr is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Ky Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Ky Jr shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Ky Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ky Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Ky Jr is out of range.
Ky Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ky Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ky Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Ky Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ky Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ky Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Ky Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Ky Jr blocks the low kick.
Ky Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky Jr wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Ky Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ky Jr won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ky Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep. #T2#
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Ky Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sitsongrit is trying to hold Ky Jr in close to prevent damage but Ky Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Ky Jr is controlling him
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Ky Jr with the ground and pound but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to regain guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ky Jr has his back to the cage. #TD#
Ky Jr jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sitsongrit defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit really 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.#R4#
Ky Jr blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Ky Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Ky Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Sitsongrit tries to keep at a distance but Ky Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Ky Jr jumps into guard, dragging Sitsongrit to the mat.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.#SUB#
Ky Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ky Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Sitsongrit has one foot on Ky Jr's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ky Jr wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Ky Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Sitsongrit is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Ky Jr forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
Ky Jr is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit presses Ky Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Ky Jr stalls.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Ky Jr. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ky Jr fails to pull guard.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Ky Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ky Jr in his tracks.
Ky Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.#CL#
Ky Jr has closed the distance and engaged Sitsongrit in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ky Jr jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Ky Jr.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ky Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ky Jrs head. #T4#
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
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!
Ky Jr wants to stall.
Ky Jr 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 Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sitsongrit trying to stall but Ky Jr improves his position.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
Ky Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Ky Jr is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses. #CL#
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Ky Jr avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Ky Jr slowing the pace effectively.
Ky Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
Ky Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Ky Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Ky Jr fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ky Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Ky Jr tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Ky Jr drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Ky Jr's head.
Ky Jr moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Ky Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ky Jr checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ky Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr stops Sitsongrit from standing up. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Ky Jr trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ky Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ky Jr looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Ky Jr blocks a leg kick.
Ky Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ky Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Ky Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Ky Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is the new bantamweight champion!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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.
Gaia Ky Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: Syn 711
Date: Aug 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ky Jr with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.#TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cruz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ky Jr slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Cruz is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ky Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass. #T2#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ky Jr controls the pace.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz holding on.
Ky Jr landing a few strikes. #T3#
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr grinds an elbow into Cruz's temple.
Ky Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Cruz is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound but Cruz is defending the strikes.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
A control attempt from Cruz but he's now mounted!
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ky Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Cruz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr lands a big elbow - Cruz is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Cruz is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
After the fight, Gaia Ky Jr 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: Syn 704 Tsoko vs Mfer
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yeboah.
Ky Jr missing with a left hand there. Yeboah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Ky Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yeboah preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yeboah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
Yeboah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yeboah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yeboah seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yeboah being controlled here, momentarily.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Yeboah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
Yeboah is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Yeboah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ky Jr advances to half guard. #SUB#
Yeboah actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yeboah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ky Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Yeboah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yeboah is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Yeboah is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr dominating with strikes here.
Yeboah can't escape the position.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Ky Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ky Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yeboah manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ky Jr tries to advance to mount but Yeboah denies him.
Ky Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Ky Jr trying to control the position but Yeboah is working away.
Yeboah is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Yeboah gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yeboah is trying to escape the mount.
Ky Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Yeboah to get half guard.
Ky Jr working Yeboah over with strikes. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Yeboah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Yeboah works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ky Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Yeboah is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.
Ky Jr pushing down on Yeboah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Yeboah looking for submissions off his back.
Ky Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yeboah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yeboah is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ky Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Yeboah scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yeboah is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Yeboah trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yeboah tries for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yeboah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ky Jr, who protects the arm well.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Ky Jr is trying to escape the position but Yeboah is controlling the position.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeboah tries to move to mount but Ky Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Ky Jr tries to buck Yeboah off but Yeboah is having none of it.
Ky Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ky Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Yeboah is trying to control. Ky Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Yeboah wants to work for an arm triangle but Ky Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
Ky Jr moves into full guard. #T2#
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully.
Yeboah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ky Jr trying to control the position.
Yeboah is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeboah won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ky Jr is looking to clinch.
Yeboah feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yeboah.#T3#
Ky Jr tries to clinch but Yeboah moves out of range.
Yeboah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ky Jr avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Ky Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Yeboah's guard.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yeboah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yeboah tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Yeboah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ky Jr lands a couple of digs.
Ky Jr is in close to Yeboah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yeboah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yeboah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Ky Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Yeboah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yeboah tries to buck Ky Jr off but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Yeboah takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yeboah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr just content to control the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yeboah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr 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!#R3#
Yeboah has a takedown stuffed.
And Ky Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Yeboah pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Ky Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Yeboah defends it.
Ground and pound from Ky Jr.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ky Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Gaia Ky Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Yeboah won't allow it.
Yeboah regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yeboah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yeboah is pulling down on Ky Jr's head to control his posture.
Ky Jr trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ky Jr content to stall in guard here.
Yeboah looking to control.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yeboah manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Ky Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yeboah defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ky Jr working for a triangle but Yeboah defends it easily.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yeboah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yeboah keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yeboah's head.
Ky Jr passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but Yeboah is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ky Jr to get the leverage.
Yeboah manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Yeboah keeps moving. #SUB#
Yeboah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ky Jr trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr is working Yeboah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yeboah keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yeboah keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Yeboah is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Ky Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
Ky Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yeboah down.
Ky Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr looks up at the clock and then as Yeboah takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ky Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Ky Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ky Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yeboah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##TD#
Yeboah decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yeboah wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Yeboah is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ky Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ky Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr wants to control but Yeboah is keeping busy.
Yeboah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ky Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Ky Jr wants to control but Yeboah is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ky Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yeboah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yeboah trying to mount his opponent but Ky Jr defends it.
Yeboah is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yeboah is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Yeboah is working for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ky Jr defends it well.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Yeboah has control of the leg.
Yeboah stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T3#
Yeboah preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ky Jr is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ky Jr is in close to Yeboah's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ky Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yeboah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yeboah keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Yeboah can't keep his opponent in guard - Ky Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yeboah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yeboah looking for a sweep. Not yet Yeboah, not yet. #T4#
Yeboah controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Yeboah wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yeboah working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ky Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr lands a couple of digs.
Ky Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yeboah wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambulo Yeboah had his way with Gaia Ky Jr in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ky Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yeboah defends well and Ky Jr ends up having to push Yeboah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Yeboah throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ky Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Yeboah finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Yeboah won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yeboah trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Yeboah passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ky Jr there!
Yeboah trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it. #T1#
Yeboah content just to control the position here.
Yeboah looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr can't escape the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Yeboah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ky Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Yeboah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yeboah pulls his head out easily.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr trying to get back to full guard but Yeboah takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ky Jr stops Yeboah from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ky Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Yeboah tries to control but Ky Jr wriggling away. #T3#
Ky Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Yeboah tries to keep control of the position but Ky Jr is staying busy.
Ky Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yeboah fails to move to back control.
Sambulo Yeboah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeboah moves to the back.
Ky Jr rolls, trying to escape but Yeboah keeps control of the position.
Ky Jr breaks Yeboah's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Yeboah is keeping the position.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Yeboah keeps moving. #T4#
Yeboah wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeboah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeboah has his hands on Ky Jr's head, controlling the position.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Yeboah.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yeboah is on top in guard. #REVR#
Yeboah wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yeboah throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sambulo Yeboah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ky Jr 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr is the new bantamweight champion!
After the fight, Gaia Ky Jr 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: CFC 428
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Gold tries to keep at a distance but Ky Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ky Jr takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ky Jr.
Gold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gold lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Ky Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gold uses from the top position.
Gold stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Gold looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ky Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ky Jr pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ky Jr working for a triangle but Gold defends it easily. #T1##SUB2#
Ky Jr looking for a guillotine here but Gold defends easily.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gold defends well.
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gold wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Ky Jr's closed guard. He's half up but Ky Jr has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Ky Jr pivots and extends the arm, Gold falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Ky Jr! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
In his post fight interview, Gaia Ky Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PF25 Ky Jr v Huhrera
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huhrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ky Jr swivels and escapes.
Ky Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Huhrera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ky Jr circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Huhrera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huhrera lands in his opponent's guard.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Huhrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Ky Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ky Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Huhrera has his hands clasped together but Ky Jr extends and breaks Huhrera 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ky Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr retains his featherweight title!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: PF14 Bundy v Murhapuro
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Mayer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Mayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ky Jr sprawls well initially but Mayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Mayer wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Ky Jr gets full guard.
Mayer won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Ky Jr pulls Mayer in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ky Jr is looking for a triangle but Mayer pushes his legs off easily.
Mayer is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ky Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayer postures up.
Mayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ky Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ky Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayer has momentary wrist control but Ky Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ky Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Ky Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ky Jr working the head with strikes.
Mayer is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ky Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mayer on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mayer struggling a bit here.
Mayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ky Jr cracks Mayer with a big right hand but Mayer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ky Jr trying to control the position but Mayer is working away.
Mayer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ky Jr cracks Mayer with a big elbow.
Ky Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mayer stops Ky Jr from passing to mount. #T4#
Mayer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Mayer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayer wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ky Jr is thwarting Mayer's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Mayer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damen Mayer'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#
Mayer scores with a jab. Ky Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ky Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ky Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mayer is fending him off so far but Ky Jr persists. Nope, Mayer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mayer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ky Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ky Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ky Jr stuffs the takedown.
Ky Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayer misses with an uppercut. Ky Jr saw that one coming.
Ky Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mayer sprawls and moves away.
Mayer swats away the attempt to clinch by Ky Jr.
And Mayer tries to counter it with a takedown but Ky Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ky Jr enables Mayer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ky Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ky Jr working for a triangle but Mayer defends it easily.
Mayer won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here. #T1#
Mayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayer pushing down on Ky Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mayer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ky Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Mayer is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mayer's back!#T2#
Ky Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Mayer manages to turn into his guard.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass. #SUB#
Mayer is posturing up here but Ky Jr has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mayer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mayer has to tap! Slick submission there by Ky Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Gaia Ky Jr 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: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Ky Jr looks to throw the jab but Bush is out of range.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ky Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ky Jr checks the leg kick.
Bush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Bush misses.
Bush digs a good hook to Ky Jr's body. #CL#
Ky Jr moves into the clinch.
Bush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bush swings wildly with an uppercut but Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bush as Ky Jr tries to tie him up.
I was talking to Ky Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ky Jr missing with a left hand there. Bush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ky Jr. #T1#
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Bush, looking for a takedown. Ky Jr pushes Bush against the ropes but Bush circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ky Jr.
A good leg kick by Bush. #TD#
Ky Jr gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Bush manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ky Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Ky Jr is working for takedown but Bush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bush misses with some punches.
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bush throws a punch but it's blocked by Ky Jr.
Bush lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Bush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bush throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ky Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ky Jr 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! Bush is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr is the new featherweight champion!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: PF3 Boskins v Muller
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Ky Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox slips a jab from Ky Jr.
Knox scores with a body shot. #CL#
Ky Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ky Jr's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ky Jr gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is stalling here.
Knox prevents a body shot from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr'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.#TD#
Ky Jr tightens his grip and picks Knox up, before dumping him to the ground. Knox manages to land in guard. #T1#
Ky Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ky Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ky Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ky Jr 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.
Knox is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
Ky Jr controls the position.
Knox tries to improve position but can't.
Ky Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ky Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ky Jr working away.#T2#
Knox tries to bench press Ky Jr off him but Ky Jr keeps the position.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ky Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Ky Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Ky Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Knox is looking to regain half guard here but Ky Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Knox dodges the ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Knox tries to buck Ky Jr off but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ky Jr wants to control but Knox is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Knox down.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Knox's head but Knox avoids it well.#T4#
Ky Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
Ky Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Knox's legs.
Knox is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox regains half guard, as Ky Jr was trying to land strikes.
Nice strikes from Ky Jr there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Ky Jr's belly button to the back.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Ky Jr moves away and avoids it.
Knox looks to land a combination but Ky Jr avoids it well. #TD#
Ky Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knox's guard.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Ky Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knox for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ky Jr trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom. #T1#
Knox keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Knox 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ky Jr.#TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into Knox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Ky Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Knox is controlling Ky Jr's posture.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Ky Jr clinches with his opponent. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ky Jr avoiding damage.
Knox misses with a body punch.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ky Jrs head.
Ky Jr looking for a takedown. #TD#
Ky Jr gets control of Knox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ky Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox postures up. #T4#
Knox is stalling in the full guard.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ky Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.#SUB#
Ky Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knox defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ky Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knox to the mat! Knox manages to get full guard.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Knox really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ky Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely. #T1#
Ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Ky Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Knox is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Knox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Ky Jr trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knox wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knox takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Knox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ky Jr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr tries to control but Knox wriggling away.
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knox is looking to escape.
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Knox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Eta Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky Jr throws some wild stikes that Knox manages to avoid easily.
Ky Jr throws some wild stikes that Knox manages to avoid easily.
Ky Jr with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Ky Jr lands with some strikes.
Knox is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
A big strike lands for Ky Jr! That's really hurt Knox and he's turned his back - Ky Jr keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ky Jr jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
A very excited looking Gaia Ky Jr 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: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 15, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 809 p4p, 90 weight class) and Able Archer (ranked 5235 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

180 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

168 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs

Ky Jr

Archer

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Archer tries to clinch up.

Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer tries to pull guard but Ky Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.

Ky Jr jumps guard and drags Archer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr pulls Archer in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr continues to stall.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr 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.
Archer trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr trying to control the position here.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr trying to control the position here.
Ky Jr wants to hit a switch here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ky Jr there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (3) Archer
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr moves into full guard.
Archer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ky Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is controlling Archer's posture.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.

Ky Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ky Jr is trying to keep Archer in close.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ky Jr trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.

Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr is not content to let Archer control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ky Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr wants to control but Archer passes easily into half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control here.

Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer trying to pass the guard but Ky Jr defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Archer advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (6) Archer
Ky Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Archer advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ky Jr (0) vs (8) Archer

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr holds on for dear life.
Archer wants to take his opponent's back but Ky Jr doesn't allow it.
Archer avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Archer maintains control.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Archer controlling the pace for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ky Jr stops Archer from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ky Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr reaches up and holds on to Archer to control the position.
Ky Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Ky Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Archer fails to advance to Ky Jr's back.
Archer prevents Ky Jr from getting the reversal.
Ky Jr regains half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (11) Archer
Ky Jr gets back to half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
Ky Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Archer won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Ky Jr trying to control the position here.

Archer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 11 to 0.
A very excited looking Able Archer 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.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 14, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 1059 p4p, 124 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 798 p4p, 90 weight class). Mata's entrance music is 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

172 cm
42 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

Mata

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ky Jr.
Mata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ky Jr tries to avoid it but Mata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ky Jr to the ground. Ky Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ky Jr has a takedown stuffed.

Mata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ky Jr's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is controlling Mata's posture.
Ky Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Mata has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mata is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Ky Jr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Ky Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ky Jr.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Mata has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to hold on but Mata pushes him away.
Mata looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mata prevents Ky Jr from getting the reversal.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Ky Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (5) vs (2) Ky Jr
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr 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.

Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ky Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr passes Mata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (5) Ky Jr
Mata is trying desperately to improve position.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
Ky Jr tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mata is looking to escape.
Mata holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.
Mata is looking to get to half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking to control but Mata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mata is trying to escape the mount.
Ky Jr content just to control the position here.
Mata tries to hold on but Ky Jr postures up.
Mata is desperately trying to improve his position but Ky Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata can't escape the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ky Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mata is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mata is looking to escape.
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.
Mata is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mata gets back to half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr uses his free foot to push down on Mata's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mata.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (8) Ky Jr
Ky Jr content just to control the position here.
Mata is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mata regains half guard.

Mata actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ky Jr passes Mata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Mata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Ky Jr not doing much here.
Mata won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it.
Ky Jr works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (11) Ky Jr
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mata is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is desperately trying to improve his position but Ky Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
Ky Jr trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Ky Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ky Jr prevents Mata from getting the reversal.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Mata to get half guard.
Ky Jr controlling the pace.
Mata is in trouble now - Ky Jr has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (14) Ky Jr
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Ky Jr.
Mata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr wins on points by 14 to 5.
Gaia Ky Jr 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: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Drawers (ranked 4046 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 799 p4p, 96 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gaia Ky Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

169 cm
31 yrs
146 lbs

180 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

Drawers

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Chester Drawers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Drawers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ky Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drawers (0) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (0) vs (5) Ky Jr
Drawers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (2) vs (5) Ky Jr

Drawers seems to be working for a kimura but Ky Jr defends the submission attempt.

Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ky Jr is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold.
Ky Jr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Drawers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drawers is looking for a kimura but Ky Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drawers to get the leverage.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drawers is working away from the top position though.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr keeping control of the position.
Ky Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Drawers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (5) vs (5) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Drawers's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to control but Ky Jr wriggling away.
Ky Jr wants to hold on but Drawers pushes him away.
Ky Jr gets back to half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (8) vs (5) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drawers controlling the pace for now.
Ky Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr wants to control but Drawers is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Drawers is staying active.
Drawers fails to move to back control.
Ky Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Drawers's attempts to control the action.
Drawers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Drawers maintains control.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drawers pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ky Jr is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr tries to lock up and control but Drawers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drawers takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drawers is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Drawers is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Drawers haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Drawers keeps him under control.

Drawers wants to work for an arm triangle but Ky Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drawers is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drawers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Ky Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drawers has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (11) vs (5) Ky Jr

Drawers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ky Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Drawers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ky Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drawers tries to advance to mount but Ky Jr denies him.
Ky Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Drawers keeps moving and retains side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr struggling a bit here.

Drawers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ky Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Ky Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr wants to control but Drawers postures up.

Drawers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drawers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Drawers trying to control the position but Ky Jr is working away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr regains half guard.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Drawers is controlling well.
Ky Jr gets back to full guard.
Ky Jr pulls Drawers in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (11) vs (7) Ky Jr
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Drawers is defending the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Drawers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ky Jr passes into side control, despite Drawers's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (11) vs (10) Ky Jr
The referee asks Ky Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ky Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Drawers is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ky Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Drawers is looking to reverse the position.
Drawers wants to control but Ky Jr postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Drawers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ky Jr wants to control but Drawers is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Ky Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ky Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Drawers struggling a bit here.
Ky Jr advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Drawers (11) vs (12) Ky Jr
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
Drawers tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drawers wants to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Drawers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ky Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Ky Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to reverse the position but Ky Jr maintains control.
Ky Jr content just to control the position here.
Ky Jr looking to control but Drawers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr prevents Drawers from getting the reversal.
Drawers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ky Jr in particular looking to stall.

Drawers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ky Jr trying to control the pace.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Drawers won't allow it.
Ky Jr not doing much here.
Drawers won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Drawers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ky Jr is thwarting Drawers's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr wins on points by 12 to 11.
A less than humble Gaia Ky Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1950 p4p, 108 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 758 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morrison Jr. might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Face The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

182 cm
30 yrs
146 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

Morrison Jr.

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Ky Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (4) Ky Jr
Ky Jr works to advance to full mount. Morrison Jr. defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison Jr. (0) vs (6) Ky Jr
Morrison Jr. keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Ky Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morrison Jr. regains half guard.
Morrison Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Morrison Jr. keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison Jr. is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Morrison Jr. has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (6) Ky Jr
Ky Jr trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ky Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison Jr. to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Ky Jr is a slippery customer.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard but Morrison Jr. has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (6) Ky Jr
Ky Jr has given up his back here. Will Morrison Jr. look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (6) Ky Jr
I really don't envy Ky Jr right now.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Morrison Jr. is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ky Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Morrison Jr. looking for the RNC.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Morrison Jr. gets his way!

Morrison Jr. looking to break Ky Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ky Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morrison Jr. will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morrison Jr. is trying to stick to Ky Jr's back but Ky Jr is turning into Morrison Jr.. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ky Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (8) Ky Jr
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ky Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh. Morrison Jr. counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Morrison Jr. has an active guard here but Ky Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Ky Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (8) vs (11) Ky Jr
Morrison Jr. bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (11) Ky Jr
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Ky Jr working for a triangle but Morrison Jr. defends it easily.
Ky Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ky Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (11) Ky Jr
Ky Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Ky Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Ky Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to control the position but Morrison Jr. says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Ky Jr defending well.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (16) vs (11) Ky Jr
Ky Jr trying to remain calm as Morrison Jr. controls from the top position.
Ky Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ky Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison Jr.'s legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison Jr.'s back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison Jr. (16) vs (15) Ky Jr

Ky Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morrison Jr. is trying to break free.

Ky Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morrison Jr. has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ky Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. can't escape the position.
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.

Morrison Jr. fending off the submission attempt from Ky Jr.
Morrison Jr. is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Morrison Jr. defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Ky Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morrison Jr. has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ky Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morrison Jr. tries to escape the position.
Ky Jr is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Ky Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Morrison Jr. defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ky Jr's arms.

Ky Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Ky Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Morrison Jr. is defending it well.

Ky Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morrison Jr. tries to break free.
Morrison Jr. looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ky Jr.

Ky Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morrison Jr. has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morrison Jr. manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ky Jr's guard. Nice work there by Morrison Jr..
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (18) vs (15) Ky Jr

Ky Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (21) vs (15) Ky Jr
Ky Jr struggling a bit here.
Ky Jr tries to control but Morrison Jr. manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (24) vs (15) Ky Jr

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Morrison Jr. looking for the RNC.

Morrison Jr. looking for the choke but no joy.
Ky Jr staying busy and making it hard for Morrison Jr. to control.
You can see the frustration on Ky Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Morrison Jr. trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Morrison Jr. controls the action.
Ky Jr is trying to break free.
Morrison Jr. gets his hands free as Ky Jr looks to control.
Morrison Jr. controlling well, preventing Ky Jr from escaping the position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. not allowing Ky Jr to control his hands.
Ky Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. is trying to stick to Ky Jr's back but Ky Jr is turning into Morrison Jr.. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ky Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (24) vs (17) Ky Jr
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (26) vs (17) Ky Jr

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.

Ky Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (29) vs (17) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
Morrison Jr. is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ky Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ky Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ky Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Morrison Jr. content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ky Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ky Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 29 to 17.
A relieved looking David Morrison Jr. thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Drawers (ranked 3731 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 761 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

169 cm
30 yrs
146 lbs

180 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

Drawers

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chester Drawers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Drawers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ky Jr.
Drawers 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.
Drawers stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ky Jr is trying to pull guard but Drawers has him pressed against the cage.
Chester Drawers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.

Drawers is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ky Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drawers to the mat. Drawers regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drawers (0) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Drawers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ky Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drawers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ky Jr pushing down on Drawers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ky Jr wants to control but Drawers is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drawers looking for submissions off his back.
Drawers is looking to control Ky Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drawers avoid being mounted?
Drawers is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (0) vs (5) Ky Jr
Ky Jr looking to control but Drawers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drawers wants to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking to control but Drawers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr prevents Drawers from getting the reversal.
Ky Jr tries to control but Drawers wriggling away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ky Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Drawers is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (2) vs (5) Ky Jr
Drawers trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drawers advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (5) vs (5) Ky Jr

Drawers is trying to get an arm triangle but Ky Jr is defending well.
Drawers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky Jr keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is trying to improve his position.

Drawers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drawers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Drawers seems to be working for a kimura but Ky Jr defends the submission attempt.
Drawers is trying to control. Ky Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Drawers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Drawers moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ky Jr.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (8) vs (5) Ky Jr
Drawers wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drawers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Drawers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ky Jr is trying to maintain the position but Drawers is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ky Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Drawers advances to half guard.
Ky Jr gets back to full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drawers (8) vs (7) Ky Jr
Drawers trying to control here.

Drawers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ky Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Drawers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drawers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drawers.
Ky Jr pushes down on Drawers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drawers wants to get back to full guard.
Drawers moves into full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drawers wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ky Jr stands and throws Drawers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (8) vs (10) Ky Jr
Drawers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drawers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drawers sneaks back into half guard.

Drawers looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ky Jr passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (8) vs (13) Ky Jr
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Drawers struggling a bit here.

Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drawers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drawers is trying to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is working hard here to advance position.
Drawers is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
Ky Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Drawers (8) vs (15) Ky Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Ky Jr trying to control but Drawers is having none of it.
Drawers tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking to control but Drawers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Drawers wants to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
Ky Jr trying to control but Drawers is having none of it.
Drawers wants to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Drawers is working to get back to half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Drawers is squirming around nicely.

Ky Jr has control of Drawers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drawers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drawers regains half guard.

Ky Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drawers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ky Jr.
Drawers wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to advance to full mount but Drawers doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Drawers keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.

Drawers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drawers working a defensive guard here.
Drawers tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Drawers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ky Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Drawers keeps moving.
Ky Jr stands and throws Drawers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (8) vs (18) Ky Jr
Drawers is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drawers's legs.

Ky Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drawers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ky Jr but great work by Drawers.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Drawers (12) vs (18) Ky Jr
Ky Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Drawers tries to pass to full mount but Ky Jr defends it.

Drawers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Drawers is controlling well.
Drawers trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.

Drawers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ky Jr defends it well.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ky Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ky Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drawers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Drawers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ky Jr trying to hold on to Drawers's head to control him but Drawers postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Drawers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Drawers (15) vs (18) Ky Jr
Drawers controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr wins on points by 18 to 15.
A less than humble Gaia Ky Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 744 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Eugemia (ranked 2335 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

180 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

175 cm
37 yrs
153 lbs

Ky Jr

Eugemia

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Eugemia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Eugemia gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ky Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ky Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Ky Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eugemia passes Ky Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ky Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Eugemia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ky Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ky Jr actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Eugemia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eugemia uses his free foot to push down on Ky Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ky Jr.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (3) Eugemia
Eugemia controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ky Jr is looking to escape.
Ky Jr tries to lock up and control but Eugemia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ky Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Eugemia avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Eugemia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ky Jr is looking to escape.
Ky Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to escape the mount but Eugemia keeps good control and instead manages to take Ky Jr's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ky Jr (0) vs (6) Eugemia
Eugemia is hanging on to Ky Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Ky Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eugemia's guard. Nice work there by Ky Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (6) Eugemia
Our spies down at at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) inform us that Eugemia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ky Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (5) vs (6) Eugemia

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ky Jr (7) vs (6) Eugemia
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eugemia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ky Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (10) vs (6) Eugemia
Ky Jr tries to control but Eugemia wriggling away.
Eugemia is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Eugemia to get half guard.
Eugemia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eugemia.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Eugemia controlling Ky Jr's posture.
Eugemia can't keep his opponent in guard - Ky Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ky Jr prevents Eugemia from improving his position.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Eugemia defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia is trying to get back to full guard.

Ky Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Eugemia won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Eugemia is working from the bottom.
Eugemia is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Eugemia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Eugemia is defending well.

Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eugemia defends it well.
Ky Jr passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (13) vs (6) Eugemia
Eugemia wants to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Eugemia tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Eugemia to control.
Eugemia is desperately trying to improve his position but Ky Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Eugemia keeps trying to improve his position.
Eugemia tries to hold on but Ky Jr postures up.
Eugemia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eugemia is looking to escape.

Ky Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Eugemia turns into him and now he's in Ky Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (13) vs (8) Eugemia

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia looking to pass the guard.
Eugemia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Ky Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eugemia defends it easily.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Eugemia tries to pass.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Eugemia controlling him for the moment.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Eugemia works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Ky Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eugemia pulls his head out easily.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Eugemia trying to control the pace.
Eugemia is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Eugemia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eugemia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ky Jr is trying to maintain the position but Eugemia is very close to passing his half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.
Ky Jr is not content to let Eugemia control the position.
Eugemia prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.
Eugemia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eugemia wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Eugemia not doing much here.
Eugemia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ky Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eugemia is trying to control. Ky Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ky Jr won't allow Eugemia to pass to mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (13) vs (11) Eugemia
You can see the frustration on Ky Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr stops Eugemia from passing to mount.
Ky Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (15) vs (11) Eugemia
Eugemia wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Eugemia trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Eugemia is having none of it.
Eugemia wants to get back to full guard.

Ky Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ky Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (18) vs (11) Eugemia

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking to control but Eugemia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eugemia working to try and regain half guard.
Ky Jr looking to control but Eugemia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eugemia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr looking to control but Eugemia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Ky Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Eugemia manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ky Jr taking a breather here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia regains half guard.
Eugemia is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eugemia keeps working.
Ky Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Ky Jr is working for a kimura but Eugemia is defending it quite comfortably.
Eugemia trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Eugemia gets back to full guard.
Ky Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eugemia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr pushing down on Eugemia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eugemia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Eugemia keeps moving.
Eugemia tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (21) vs (11) Eugemia
Eugemia stops Ky Jr from passing to mount.
Ky Jr takes a little break here. Eugemia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Ky Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eugemia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eugemia is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eugemia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr takes the fight on points by 21 to 11.
Gaia Ky Jr 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: TWGC 27 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 742 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalib Nuragomidova (ranked 3152 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
35 yrs
145 lbs

181 cm
26 yrs
156 lbs

Ky Jr

Nuragomidova

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Alan Glass.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ky Jr fails to land the takedown.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nuragomidova as he jumps to the side.
Nuragomidova with the counter takedown but Ky Jr avoids it easily.

Ky Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (0) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuragomidova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (2) Nuragomidova

Ky Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nuragomidova defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuragomidova tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Nuragomidova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nuragomidova content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr 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.
Nuragomidova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nuragomidova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nuragomidova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nuragomidova is pushing down on Ky Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ky Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Nuragomidova has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ky Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nuragomidova is tapping! Great win for Ky Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: CEC 672
Date: Aug 25, 2019

#R1##TD#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Ky Jr wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Ky Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Ky Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Silva prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ky Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Silva winds up and cracks Ky Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva not doing much here.
Ky Jr gets full guard.#SUB2#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ky Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ky Jr slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Ky Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ky Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ky Jr's back!
I really don't envy Ky Jr right now.
Silva is riding his opponent, not letting Ky Jr buck him off.
Ky Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Silva is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Ky Jr is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Silva off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T4#
Silva is hanging on to Ky Jr's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Silva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Silva has the hooks in. Ky Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva connects with a big shot to the side of Ky Jr's head.
Ky Jr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ky Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ky Jr tries to break free.
Ky Jr looking very determined here, making life difficult for Silva.
Ky Jr wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Silva is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ky Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ky Jr on the side of the head.#TD#
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ky Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is really struggling to control Ky Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ky Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ky Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ky Jr has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Ky Jr 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#
Silva is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?#T2#
Silva striking from his own guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ky Jr trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ky Jr stands and throws Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ky Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ky Jr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ky Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there. #T4#
Ky Jr distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ky Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Ky Jr is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ky Jr working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ky Jr looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
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 Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Ky Jr feints the counter takedown.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ky Jr sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ky Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up. #T1#
Silva stalling.
Silva is keen to just control but Ky Jr is a slippery customer.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silva is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Ky Jr is working away.
Silva controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Ky Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gaia Ky Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ky Jr checks it well.
Silva lands a jab.
Ky Jr misses with a hook.
Ky Jr lands a jab.#TD#
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ky Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr gets full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Ky Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Silva won't allow Ky Jr to sweep him here.
Silva trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ky Jr has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ky Jr is on top in guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard. #REVR#
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ky Jr wants to hit a switch here but Silva passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ky Jr there!
Ky Jr can't escape the position.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!
After the fight, Kron Silva 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.
The defeated Gaia Ky Jr had this to say: 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: CEC Invite R2
Date: Jul 22, 2019

#R1#
Ky Jr scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Ky Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savitaipale works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ky Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Savitaipale cranks on the arm and Ky Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atte Savitaipale!
During a confident post fight interview, Atte Savitaipale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 145
Date: Jan 10, 2019

#R1#
Ky Jr shoots in but Kyle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ky Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyle, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyle stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyle slaps away a takedown attempt from Ky Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ky Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyle is fending him off so far but Ky Jr persists. Nope, Kyle circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Kyle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kyle defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ky Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ky Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Kyle sprawls well. He's pushed Ky Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Kyle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Kyle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyle avoids it really well and circles away.
Kyle misses with a double jab.
Ky Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Kyle.
Ky Jr misses with a looping left.
Ky Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyle.
A telegraphed right hand from Ky Jr misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyle manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ky Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ky Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyle keeps working. #T2#
Kyle pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control. #ES2#
Kyle kicks Ky Jr off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Ky Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ky Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Ky Jr is working Kyle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ky Jr prevents Kyle from escaping the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the position but Kyle is working away.
Kyle taking a bit of punishment here - Ky Jr scoring with strikes.
Kyle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ky Jr has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Kyle throws Ky Jr to one side and escapes!
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Kyle tries to sprawl but Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Kyle is trying to stand back up but Ky Jr is controlling him
Kyle won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.
Kyle tries to kick Ky Jr off but Ky Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr is nestled in close to Kyle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr 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.
Kyle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ky Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kyle is trying to stand back up but Ky Jr is controlling him
Kyle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ky Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Kyle's temple.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Kyle's temple.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Kyle pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Ky Jr working Kyle over with strikes.
Ky Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ky Jr seems to be looking for submissions. #ES2#
Kyle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky Jr throws the left hand but Kyle avoids the punch easily.
Ky Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyle tries to sprawl out of it but Ky Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ky Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kyle misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Ky Jr misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chrys Kyle will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kyle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kyle as he avoids it easily.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the side of Kyle's head but Kyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ky Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Kyle as Ky Jr shoots in.
Kyle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ky Jr shoots for a takedown but Kyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Kyle, looking for a takedown. Ky Jr pushes Kyle against the cage but Kyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ky Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Ky Jr's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle throws a right hand that Ky Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Ky Jr also avoids with ease.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyle tries to clinch but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Kyle misses with a low kick. #TD#
Ky Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kyle manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Kyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Kyle keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kyle's guard.
Ky Jr prevents Kyle from standing back up. #T2#
Ky Jr passes to side control.
Ky Jr cracks Kyle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kyle wants to get back to his feet.
Kyle stops Ky Jr from passing to mount.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Ky Jr advances to full mount.
Kyle is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ky Jr landing punches. #T3#
Kyle is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Kyle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ky Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Kyle is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Ky Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Kyle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ky Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kyle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kyle squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ky Jr landing shots from mount. #ES2#
Kyle bucks Ky Jr off and manages to get back to his feet! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr shoots in for a double leg but Kyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyle wants to counter with a clinch but Ky Jr pushes him away.
Chrys Kyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyle tries to clinch up.
Ky Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Kyle misses with a looping left.
Kyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ky Jr cracks Kyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Kyle has Ky Jr up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Ky Jr jumps guard and drags Kyle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ky Jr has his feet on Kyle's thighs here. He's pushed Kyle off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kyle screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: CEFC Live 69
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elkemenchi's guard.
Elkemenchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Elkemenchi won't allow it.
Ky Jr drops an elbow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elkemenchi defends it well.
Ky Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ky Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ky Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Elkemenchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elkemenchi defending well though.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Elkemenchi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ky Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ky Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Elkemenchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ky Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ky Jr's back!#SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for the choke from the back position but Ky Jr is controlling his hands well.
Elkemenchi doesn't have the hooks in and Ky Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Elkemenchi 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.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Ky Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elkemenchi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elkemenchi keeps working. #SUB#
Ky Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Elkemenchi is defending well.
Ky Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Ky Jr advances nicely into full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky Jr scoring with strikes but Elkemenchi is staying in there.
Elkemenchi is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Elkemenchi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Ky Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Elkemenchi to regain full guard.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
Elkemenchi wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Elkemenchi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.
Ky Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elkemenchi pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Ky Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ky Jr drops an elbow to the side of Elkemenchi's head.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is defending well.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr prevents Elkemenchi from standing back up.
Elkemenchi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr works his way into full mount!
Elkemenchi is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Elkemenchi throws out a loose jab but Ky Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ky Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Ky Jr looking to score a takedown here. Elkemenchi is defending well but Ky Jr drives through and ends up in Elkemenchi's guard.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky Jr controlling from the top position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ky Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ky Jr distracts Elkemenchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkemenchi managing to control the position.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Elkemenchi is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elkemenchi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr passes Elkemenchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ky Jr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ky Jr!
Ky Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Elkemenchi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ky Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Ky Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2#
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Elkemenchi pushes Ky Jr off looking to stand but Ky Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Ky Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkemenchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Elkemenchi won't allow it.
Ky Jr working Elkemenchi over with strikes.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elkemenchi can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Elkemenchi's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr wants to advance to full mount but Elkemenchi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Elkemenchi is looking for a triangle but Ky Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Elkemenchi keeps moving.
Ky Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Elkemenchi 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.
Ky Jr trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Elkemenchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ky Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Elkemenchi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ky Jr has Elkemenchi in his guard.#REVB#
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Elkemenchi postures up. #T4#
Elkemenchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elkemenchi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ky Jr trying to control but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr pushing down on Elkemenchi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elkemenchi wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Ky Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ky Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elkemenchi throws a fast counter high kick but Ky Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Ky Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elkemenchi circles away.
Elkemenchi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elkemenchi throws a low kick but Ky Jr avoids it.
Elkemenchi stuffs the takedown.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elkemenchi avoids it really well and circles away.
Elkemenchi feints the counter takedown.
Ky Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elkemenchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ky Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Elkemenchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Evgeni Elkemenchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ky Jr fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ky Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Elkemenchi regains half guard.
Ky Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Elkemenchi gets back to full guard.
Elkemenchi keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Elkemenchi keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass. #T2#
Elkemenchi wants to stand up but Ky Jr is controlling him.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Elkemenchi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elkemenchi is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elkemenchi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Elkemenchi defends it.
Ky Jr misses with a head shot. Elkemenchi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ky Jr throwing strikes from guard but Elkemenchi blocks nicely. #T3#
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is keeping the position.
Elkemenchi 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#
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.
Elkemenchi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ky Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elkemenchi.
Ky Jr wants to control but Elkemenchi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Elkemenchi lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Ky Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Elkemenchi advances to half guard.
Elkemenchi wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Elkemenchi wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Evgeni Elkemenchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Elkemenchi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi thows a huge punch but Ky Jr dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Elkemenchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ky Jr 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: CEFC 320
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ky Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Pain's guard.#SUB2#
Pain working for a triangle but Ky Jr defends it easily.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr distracts Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ky Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr wants to control but Pain is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pain is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Well, if Ky Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ky Jr working over Pain with some ground and pound. Pain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pain tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Pain trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr moves into full mount! Pain won't be happy about that!
Ky Jr cracks Pain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T2#
Pain is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ky Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Pain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pain is looking to escape.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control but Pain is having none of it.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain taking shots to the head. #T3#
Ky Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ky Jr trying to control but Pain is having none of it.
Pain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pain is looking to escape.
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ky Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ky Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
Ky Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Pain to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ky Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ky Jr is thwarting Pain's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Pain defends it.
Pain taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Ky Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pain's guard.#SUB2#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Pain looking to control.
Pain is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pain is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Pain can't do much from the bottom here.
Ky Jr advances to mount.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ky Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ky Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Ky Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pain's face.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Pain is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Ky Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pain's face.
Ky Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Pain is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pain is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr scoring with strikes but Pain is staying in there.
Ky Jr connects with a bit shot that sees Pain covering up! More strikes from Ky Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ky Jr is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
A less than humble Gaia Ky Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

Event: CEFC 318
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Keene swinging wildly here.
Keene throws a nice looking combination but Ky Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keene closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keene avoids it really well and circles away.
Ky Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Keene misses with a looping left.
Keene misses with a hook.
Keene scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ky Jr misses with an uppercut.
Keene throws a hook to the side of Ky Jr's head but Ky Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Ky Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keene's guard.#ES#
Keene has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ky Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ky Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keene on his heels. He'll look to pass Keene's guard now, I'm sure.
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ky Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ky Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keene is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ky Jr, into his guard. #REVR#
Ky Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ky Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keene is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ky Jr.
Ky Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Ky Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Keene keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU#
Keene decides to stand back up.
Keene stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Keene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ky Jr misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Keene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keene scores with a sloppy right hand. Ky Jr should have avoided that one.
Keene leaves Ky Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott Keene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.#TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Keene quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Keene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Keene is trying to stand up here but Ky Jr is controlling him well. #T3#
Ky Jr throwing shots but Keene is blocking nicely.
Keene is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ky Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ky Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Keene looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ky Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr wants to control but instead Keene manages to regain half guard.
Ky Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Keene regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ky Jr. #T4#
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keene is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keene wants to stand but Ky Jr is controlling the position.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.
Ky Jr passes into half guard.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Keene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keene is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Keene 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#
Ky Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keene swivels and escapes.
Keene misses with the combination. #TD2#
Ky Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Keene's temple.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keene's head.
Keene is trying to stand back up but Ky Jr is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr throwing shots but Keene is blocking nicely.
Gaia Ky Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Keene is defending well. #T1#
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Keene is having none of it.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Keene dodges it nicely.
Keene is trying to stand back up but Ky Jr is controlling him
Keene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ky Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ky Jr thows a huge punch but Keene dodges it nicely.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr throwing shots but Keene is blocking nicely.
Keene on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Ky Jr seems content to control.#T2#
Ky Jr prevents Keene from standing back up.
Ky Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ky Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Keene is rocked!
Keene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ky Jr.
Oh Keene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keene is trying to stand.
Keene seems to have got his legs back now.
Keene is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.
Ky Jr winds up and cracks Keene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keene defending well though.
Ky Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Keene knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ky Jr slips a nice elbow through Keene's hands, connecting with Keene's forehead.#T3#
Ky Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Keene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but Keene defending well.
Ky Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keene doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Ky Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ky Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ky Jr uses his free foot to push down on Keene's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keene. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Keene frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keene blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Keene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ky Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ky Jr swings for the body but Keene moves out of range.
Keene is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr slips under a jab.
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Keene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ky Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ky Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ky Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keene with a jab.
Keene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Ky Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Keene has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ky Jr is on him like a limpet, forcing Keene back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ky Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott Keene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is working for takedown but Keene is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ky Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Ky Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keene avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Ky Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Ky Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keene manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ky Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keene's head. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keene doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ky Jr.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.#T2#
Ky Jr uses his free foot to push down on Keene's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Keene.
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount and Keene is in trouble!
Ky Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ky Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Ky Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Keene?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky Jr tries to control but Keene wriggling away.
Ky Jr postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Keene in real trouble here! The ref calls for Keene to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Ky Jr throws a leg kick but Chernishev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ky Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernishev manages to avoid it.
Chernishev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ky Jr sprawls and moves away.
Ky Jr staying out of range there.
Ky Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Ky Jr slips a jab and a cross from Chernishev.
Chernishev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chernishev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ky Jr misses with a hook.
Chernishev is looking to score with low kicks.
Ky Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chernishev.
Chernishev stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Ky Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Chernishev is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chernishev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ky Jr.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Ky Jr is nestled in close to Chernishev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ky Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chernishev tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Chernishev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Chernishev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ky Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ky Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Chernishev tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chernishev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Chernishev to control.
Chernishev is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Ky Jr has control of Chernishev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chernishev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ky Jr landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Ky Jr lands a nice shot to the head.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Ky Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ky Jr trying to control but Chernishev is having none of it.
Ky Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
Ky Jr unloading with bombs!
Chernishev can't escape the position.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chernishev is looking to escape.
Chernishev tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away. #T4#
Ky Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Chernishev is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernishev working to try and regain half guard.
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chernishev taking shots to the head.
Ky Jr dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Ky Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chernishev turns into him and now he's in Ky Jr's guard.
Ky Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Chernishev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ky Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chernishev tries to avoid it but Ky Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chernishev to the ground. Chernishev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Chernishev.
Chernishev sizes up Ky Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chernishev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ky Jr on the side of the head. #TD2#
Ky Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Chernishev won't allow it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ky Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ky Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but Chernishev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ky Jr to get the leverage.
Ky Jr winds up and cracks Chernishev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chernishev's head.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Chernishev won't allow it.
Chernishev keeping hold of Ky Jr's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Ky Jr is keen to just control but Chernishev is a slippery customer.
Chernishev wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernishev wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chernishev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ky Jr.
Chernishev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chernishev.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chernishev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernishev pulls Ky Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Ky Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Chernishev is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr landing strikes.
Chernishev is letting Ky Jr control him for a moment.
Chernishev taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Ky Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chernishev dodges the ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is putting a hurting on Chernishev here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chernishev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Chernishev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chernishev regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ky Jr's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chernishev is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr trying to advance position but Chernishev counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Chernishev is keeping the position.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chernishev's head.
Chernishev keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chernishev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ky Jr stands and throws Chernishev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ky Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chernishev is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr 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#
Ky Jr misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ky Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Chernishev, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ky Jr lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ky Jr is defended easily by Chernishev.
Sergey Chernishev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Chernishev slaps away a takedown attempt from Ky Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ky Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chernishev is just out of range.
Ky Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chernishev circles away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ky Jr. #T1#
Chernishev tries to buck Ky Jr off but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr working away.
Ky Jr lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chernishev works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Chernishev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gaia Ky Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Chernishev defends it.
Ky Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ky Jr trying to control from half guard but Chernishev is working away.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Chernishev's temple.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Chernishev won't allow it.
Sergey Chernishev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chernishev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ky Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chernishev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but Chernishev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ky Jr to get the leverage.
Ky Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Chernishev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev trying to hold on to Ky Jr's head to control him but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Chernishev is defending the position.
Chernishev manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernishev is retaining full guard.
Chernishev is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr with a nice head shot there.
Chernishev keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.
Ky Jr won't allow Chernishev to sweep him here.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Chernishev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chernishev is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chernishev is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Chernishev wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Ky Jr slips a nice elbow through Chernishev's hands, connecting with Chernishev's forehead.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Chernishev is having none of it.
Chernishev trying to control here.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Chernishev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chernishev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ky Jr.
Chernishev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ky Jr.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ky Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chernishev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chernishev looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernishev, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ky Jr 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
A very excited looking Gaia Ky Jr 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: CEFC 298
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Ky Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Ky Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Ky Jr's belly button to the back.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ky Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ky Jr shoots and misses
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Ky Jr dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Ky Jr's head and hops out.
Ky Jr looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ky Jr.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ky Jr just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gaia Ky Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ky Jr has his takedown stuffed
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Ky Jr didn't see that one coming.
Ky Jr slips under a jab.
And Ky Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Ky Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Ky Jr into the cage.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Ky Jr moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Ky Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Ky Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Ky Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
No luck for Ky Jr with that takedown attempt. #T2##CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Ky Jr jumps guard.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ky Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym inform us that Ky Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ky Jr controlling the position.
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is pushing down on Ky Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ky Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it. #T3#
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Ky Jr defends the submission attempt.
Ky Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anderson is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Ky Jr on that attempt.
Anderson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ky Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ky Jr drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ky Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ky Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Ky Jr shoots in.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Ky Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Ky Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ky Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Ky Jr is rocked!
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ky Jr can do to turn this around?
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ky Jr's sensitive parts.
Ky Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Ky Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ky Jr! Anderson dives in looking to finish! Ky Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Sparky Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: CEFC 296
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Szczęsny as he jumps to the side.
Ky Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ky Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny. #TD2#
Ky Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Szczęsny did well to prevent Ky Jr getting side control.
Szczęsny won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.
Szczęsny is holding on to half guard well.
Szczęsny is in trouble now - Ky Jr has advanced to mount!
Ky Jr raining down shots from the mount!
Ky Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
Ky Jr cracks Szczęsny with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC 294
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Clavette. Ky Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Ky Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clavette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clavette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clavette is trying to control but can't.
Clavette gets full guard.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Clavette looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr postures up in Clavette's guard and throws a big left but Clavette blocks it.
Ky Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clavette's head.
Ky Jr controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ky Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clavette swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Clavette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Clavette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Clavette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ky Jr defends well.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB2#
Clavette has his foot on Ky Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ky Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Clavette is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Clavette is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clavette can't keep his opponent in guard - Ky Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clavette's head.
Clavette is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.
Clavette is trying to control but can't.
Clavette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ky Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Ky Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Clavette defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Ky Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Clavette looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Clavette's temple.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
Ky Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ky Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ky Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Clavette regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ky Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Ky Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Clavette is looking to regain half guard here but Ky Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ky Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Ky Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Ky Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clavette to see if he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clavette is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Clavette lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clavette throws a body punch but Ky Jr moves out of range.
Ky Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clavette stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clavette wants it to stay on the feet.
Clavette stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Clavette shoots in but Ky Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Ky Jr looking to score a takedown here. Clavette is defending well but Ky Jr drives through and ends up in Clavette's guard.
Ky Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ky Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky Jr pushing down on Clavette's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Clavette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.
Ky Jr is nestled in close to Clavette, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Clavette is defending well.
Ky Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clavette's head.
Ky Jr drops an elbow to the side of Clavette's head.
Clavette has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ky Jr is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Clavette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ky Jr is working for a kimura but Clavette is defending it quite comfortably.
Clavette trying to control here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Clavette's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clavette is holding on for now.
Clavette is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr works his way into full mount!
Clavette is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clavette takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ky Jr is trying to control here but Clavette has managed to regain half guard.
Ky Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB2#
Clavette is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ky Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Clavette takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Clavette wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
Clavette keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Clavette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ky Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ky Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clavette is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clavette wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.
Ky Jr passes into half guard.
Ky Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clavette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ky Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ky Jr's back!
Ky Jr tries to break free.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clavette's guard. Nice work there by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr 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#
Ky Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Clavette tries to sprawl out of it but Ky Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clavette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ky Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky Jr misses with a hook.
Ky Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clavette swivels and escapes.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown but Clavette shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Clavette fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ky Jr sprawls well initially but Clavette persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Clavette has control of the leg.
Ky Jr wants to control but Clavette is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Clavette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ky Jr is looking to control Clavette's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB2#
Clavette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ky Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ky Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clavette's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clavette's back!
A lull in the action here.
Ky Jr has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clavette. #SUB#
Ky Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Clavette has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Ky Jr looking for the RNC. #T2#
Ky Jr scores with punches from the back.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clavette can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr has the hooks in. Clavette is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clavette just trying to survive but Ky Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ky Jr looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ky Jr punishes Clavette with strikes from the back mount.
Clavette staying busy and making it hard for Ky Jr to control.
Clavette covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clavette wants to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Ky Jr manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ky Jr scores with punches from the back.
Clavette tries to escape but Ky Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Ky Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ky Jr is punishing Clavette with strikes - can he finish him?!
The referee is taking a good look at Clavette as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ky Jr!
Ky Jr lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Raoul Clavette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clavette tries to escape but Ky Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Clavette right now.
Ky Jr wants to control but Clavette is keeping busy.
Ky Jr lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Clavette hold on?!
Ky Jr connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Clavette to escape the position.
Clavette is taking damage to the body and head. #T4#
Clavette is trying to remain composed but Ky Jr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Clavette tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Clavette as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Ky Jr!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clavette covers up after that shot from Ky Jr. #ROC#
Clavette is rocked!
Ky Jr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Clavette.
Ky Jr has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clavette.
Clavette is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ky Jr is punishing Clavette with some ground and pound.
Clavette staying busy and making it hard for Ky Jr to control.
Clavette is trapped and Ky Jr is scoring with shots to the head and body.
A helpless look comes across Clavette 's face. He knows he's trapped as Ky Jr lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: CEFC 291
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Ky Jr shoots in but Hewitt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hewitt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ky Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky Jr. Hewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ky Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Hewitt sprawls well. He's pushed Ky Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hewitt is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ky Jr takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Hewitt tries to sprawl but Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ky Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Hewitt defends the submission attempt.
Hewitt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ky Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hewitt trying to hold on to Ky Jr's head to control him but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Hewitt is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Hewitt actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hewitt!
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount.
Hewitt tries to hold on but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr looking to control but Hewitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hewitt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ky Jr quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ky Jr but it's paid off an Hewitt is forced to tap! Nice work by Ky Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: CEFC 288
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Shain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ky Jr.
We've been informed that Shain has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shain scores with a leg kick.
Shain tries to land a leg kick but Ky Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Shain.
Shain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Shain wants to land a leg kick but Ky Jr is out of range.
Shain misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Ky Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Ky Jr is working for a kimura but Shain is defending it quite comfortably.
Ky Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Shain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Shain defends it. #T1#
Ky Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ky Jr looking to control but Shain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Ky Jr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Shain is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing that Ky Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Ky Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Shain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ky Jr. #SUB#
Ky Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Shain is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ky Jr. #T3#
Shain is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ky Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#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.
Ky Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Shain is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ky Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shain and Ky Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ky Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shain!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ky Jr tries for a takedown but Shain circles away easily
and Ky Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shain.
Ky Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr fails with the takedown.
Shain leaves Ky Jr 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 Gaia Ky Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ky Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ky Jr is in Shain's guard.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr passes Shain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shain can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr is looking to stall here but Shain recovers full guard. #T1#
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Shain is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Shain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shain is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Shain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gaia Ky Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Shain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ky Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Ky Jr trying to control from half guard but Shain is working away.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Shain is defending the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ky Jr is working for a kimura but Shain is defending it quite comfortably.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ky Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB#
Ky Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shain keeps working.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Shain won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Ky Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Shain is defending well.
Ky Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ky Jr tries to control but Shain wriggling away.
Shain tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ky Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shain has worked his arm free - good work by Shain!
Shain gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4##SUB#
Ky Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shain has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shain!
Ky Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Shain has passed into half guard.
Ky Jr wants to control but Shain is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ky Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shain pulls his head out easily.
Shain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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 Gaia Ky Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shain stuffs the takedown attempt from Ky Jr. Ky Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Shain thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Ky Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shain's guard.
Ky Jr is standing up over Shain. Shain looks to escape but Ky Jr dives into side control. #REVB#
Ky Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Shain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shain is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ky Jr tries to move to mount but Shain blocks the move with his legs.
Shain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ky Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shain can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ky Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ky Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ky Jr tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ky Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ky Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shain, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ky Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ky Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shain tries to buck Ky Jr off but Ky Jr is having none of it.#T3##SUB#
Ky Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shain, who protects the arm well.
Shain is letting Ky Jr control him for a moment.
Ky Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Ky Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Shain 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#
Ky Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ky Jr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shain! #SUB#
Ky Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shain is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ky Jr, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 25, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 2188 p4p, 259 weight class) and Dixie Pablo Khakhold (ranked 263 p4p, 36 weight class). Khakhold has chosen Penis song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
28 yrs
147 lbs

168 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs

Ky Jr

Khakhold

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Khakhold drives through and clinches with Ky Jr against the cage.

Ky Jr jumps into guard, dragging Khakhold to the mat.
Khakhold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Khakhold postures up.
Khakhold trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Khakhold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ky Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (0) Khakhold
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Khakhold keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Khakhold wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.

Khakhold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khakhold is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr stands and throws Khakhold's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (5) vs (0) Khakhold

Ky Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Khakhold is defending well.

Ky Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khakhold is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Khakhold is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Khakhold actively working from the bottom here.

Khakhold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khakhold is looking to improve his position.
Khakhold is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.

Khakhold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khakhold trying to control from the bottom.

Khakhold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ky Jr trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khakhold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khakhold is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khakhold trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.
Ky Jr wants to take a breather but Khakhold is having none of it.
Khakhold wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (8) vs (0) Khakhold
Khakhold can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr working for a submission but Khakhold is keeping him at bay.
Khakhold is looking to get to half guard.
Khakhold is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.

Ky Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Khakhold turns into him and now he's in Ky Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (8) vs (2) Khakhold

Ky Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khakhold defends well.
Khakhold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr has his hands on Khakhold's head, controlling the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Khakhold advances to half guard.
Khakhold is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Khakhold is trying to control. Ky Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khakhold trying to pass the guard but Ky Jr defending well.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Khakhold trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ky Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (10) vs (2) Khakhold
Ky Jr advances to half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Khakhold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ky Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Khakhold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Khakhold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.

Ky Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khakhold is just riding it out for now. Ky Jr eventually gives up the hold.

Khakhold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
Khakhold is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Khakhold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ky Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control but Khakhold is working from the bottom.

Khakhold has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ky Jr should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Khakhold has tightened it up now! Ky Jr should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
Dixie Pablo Khakhold is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Dixie Pablo Khakhold thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Gaia Ky Jr had this to say: 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Smith (ranked 2257 p4p, 62 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 2172 p4p, 259 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

173 cm
28 yrs
148 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
147 lbs

Smith

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rodney Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ky Jr clinches with his opponent.
Ky Jr is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ky Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Ky Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith pushing down on Ky Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ky Jr defends it well.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ky Jr is keeping the position for now.

Ky Jr has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Ky Jr 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

Ky Jr looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ky Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.

Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ky Jr is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.

Ky Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Ky Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ky Jr is holding on for now.

Smith is working for a submission of some sort.

Smith is looking for a kimura but Ky Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Ky Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Smith from advancing position.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Ky Jr has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.

Ky Jr has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at School of Hard Knocks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.

Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ky Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ky Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.

Ky Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ky Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.

Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ky Jr defends well.

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Ky Jr defends easily.

Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ky Jr is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ky Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (0) vs (5) Ky Jr

Ky Jr throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Smith has his hands clasped together but Ky Jr breaks the hold and Smith is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ky Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rodney Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like a rematch. I messed up the flight times getting here and I think that played a factor in my performance.'.

Event: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ishiihara Sakuraba (ranked 9148 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 2156 p4p, 261 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gaia Ky Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

165 cm
23 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
147 lbs

Sakuraba

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Sakuraba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ky Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sakuraba is in Ky Jr's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Sakuraba trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ky Jr working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Sakuraba 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ky Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ky Jr 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba controlling from the top position.
Ky Jr controlling Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba advances to half guard.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky Jr keeps working.
Sakuraba is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Sakuraba trying to advance position but Ky Jr counters by regaining guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Ky Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (5) Ky Jr

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba prevents Ky Jr from moving into mount.
Ky Jr controls the position from side control.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
Ky Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ky Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Sakuraba defends it.
Sakuraba is positioning himself well to prevent Ky Jr advancing to mount.
Sakuraba gets back to full guard.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Sakuraba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sakuraba is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ky Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sakuraba is just riding it out for now. Ky Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuraba defends it well.
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sakuraba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sakuraba is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Sakuraba is defending the position.
Sakuraba trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuraba defends it well.
Ky Jr is keen to just control but Sakuraba is a slippery customer.
Ky Jr is thwarting Sakuraba's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Sakuraba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sakuraba is holding on for now.
Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to get back to full guard here but Ky Jr has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (8) Ky Jr
Sakuraba tries to improve position but can't.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba tries to improve position but can't.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ky Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Ky Jr's head to control him but Ky Jr postures up.

Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuraba defends it well.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Sakuraba defends it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (11) Ky Jr
Sakuraba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ky Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakuraba is looking to regain half guard here but Ky Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ky Jr tries to advance to mount but Sakuraba denies him.
Sakuraba manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba has his hands clasped together around Ky Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.

Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Ky Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (14) Ky Jr

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sakuraba regains half guard.
Ky Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sakuraba!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (17) Ky Jr

Ky Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sakuraba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sakuraba tries to bench press Ky Jr off him but Ky Jr keeps the position.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.
Sakuraba prevents Ky Jr from improving position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
Sakuraba gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sakuraba (2) vs (19) Ky Jr
Ky Jr looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr content just to control the position here.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakuraba is looking to escape.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying desperately to improve position.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Sakuraba to control.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ky Jr looking to control but Sakuraba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sakuraba wants to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount.
Sakuraba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Ky Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sakuraba is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (19) Ky Jr
Ky Jr working a defensive guard here.
Sakuraba tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.

Ky Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ky Jr managing to control the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakuraba content to stall in guard here.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr wins on points by 19 to 4.
Gaia Ky Jr 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: TWGC 21 (135lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 17924 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 2136 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaia Ky Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

175 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
28 yrs
147 lbs

Pancake

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ky Jr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Pancake defends it.
Pancake gets back to full guard.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Pancake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ky Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr won't allow Pancake to sweep him here.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ky Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancake is just riding it out for now. Ky Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Ky Jr trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.

Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pancake!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Ky Jr

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pancake has worked his arm free - good work by Pancake!

Ky Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pancake is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
Ky Jr trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Pancake stops Ky Jr from passing to mount.
Pancake looking for a sweep but Ky Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (0) vs (7) Ky Jr
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pancake is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Ky Jr is working for a guillotine from mount but Pancake frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Pancake defends it well.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Pancake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr tries to control but Pancake wriggling away.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake gets back to half guard.

Ky Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancake sees it coming and defends easily.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr passes Pancake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (10) Ky Jr

Ky Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pancake has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.

Ky Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pancake turns into him and now he's in Ky Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (10) Ky Jr

Ky Jr working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Pancake has passed into half guard.
Pancake is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is defending well.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr gets back to full guard.
Ky Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pancake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (12) Ky Jr
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (15) Ky Jr
Pancake tries to bench press Ky Jr off him but Ky Jr keeps the position.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ky Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pancake has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ky Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pancake's legs.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ky Jr working away.
Pancake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pancake gets full guard.
Pancake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Pancake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (18) Ky Jr
Ky Jr trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Pancake trying to remain calm as Ky Jr controls from the top position.
Pancake is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Pancake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pancake's legs.
Pancake holds on to Ky Jr's head and controls the position momentarily.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control but Ky Jr postures up.
Pancake is trying to improve his position.

Ky Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ky Jr working away.
Ky Jr wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake is looking to regain half guard here but Ky Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ky Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pancake's legs.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Pancake is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pancake tries to control but Ky Jr manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (2) vs (21) Ky Jr
Ky Jr tries to get the hooks in deep but Pancake pushed the leg off.
Ky Jr has the hooks in. Pancake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Ky Jr working for a choke but Pancake is defending well.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to escape but Ky Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Ky Jr gets his hands free.
Pancake is keeping busy.
Ky Jr gets his hands free as Pancake looks to control.
Pancake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr wins on points by 21 to 2.
Gaia Ky Jr 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Ky Jr dives in and grabs Joel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joel pushes down on Ky Jr's head and hops out.#TD#
Ky Jr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joel is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Joel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joel is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr lands some shots froms side control.
Ky Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joel to see if he's OK.
Ky Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ky Jr controlling the position.
Ky Jr wants to control but Joel is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Joel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ky Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Ky Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Joel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Joel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Joel working to try and regain half guard.
Ky Jr lands a big elbow.
Ky Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ky Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#
Joel is rocked!
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount.
Joel is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?#SUB#
Ky Jr is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Joel is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018

#R1##TD#
Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into Yakuza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yakuza looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr lands a couple of digs.
Ky Jr distracts Yakuza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Ky Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ky Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Yakuza has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Ky Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yakuza down. #SUB#
Ky Jr in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Yakuza is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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.
Ichi Yakuza spoke after the fight, saying 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2018

#R1#
Heimer misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Ky Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Heimer 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heimer is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ky Jr controlling the pace.
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. Ky Jr connects with a nice short shot to Heimer 's temple.
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Heimer defends it. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ky Jr controlling the pace.
Ky Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr trying to control but Heimer is having none of it. #T1#
Heimer tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ky Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Heimer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Heimer looks a forlorn figure.
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heimer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ky Jr on the ground.
Heimer is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Heimer tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heimer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ky Jr is trying to control here but Heimer has managed to regain half guard.
Well, if Ky Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Heimer is trying to maintain the position but Ky Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Heimer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Heimer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Heimer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Heimer is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Heimer won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.
Heimer is looking for a sweep. Ky Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ky Jr moves into full mount! Heimer won't be happy about that! #T4#
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heimer is looking to escape.
Ky Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Heimer is squirming around nicely.
Heimer is desperately trying to improve his position but Ky Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Heimer misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Ky Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Heimer !
Heimer is looking to regain half guard here but Ky Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Heimer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Heimer being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Ky Jr 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.
You can see the frustration on Heimer 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr taking a breather here.
Heimer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ky Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Ky Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Ky Jr cracks Heimer with a big elbow.
Ky Jr works to advance to full mount. Heimer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Heimer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ky Jr tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Heimer is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ky Jr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ky Jr breaks from Heimer 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Heimer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Heimer 's face.
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.
Heimer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
BOOM! Ky Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr content just to control the position here.
Ky Jr tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Ky Jr lands with some strikes.
Ky Jr tries to control but Heimer wriggling away.
Ky Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Heimer hang on?
Heimer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Ky Jr looking to finish Heimer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Heimer !
Heimer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr controlling from the full mount.
Ky Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Heimer ?
Ky Jr trying to control but Heimer is having none of it.
Ky Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ky Jr prevents Heimer from getting the reversal.#T4#
The referee warns Heimer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Heimer tries to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.
Ky Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Heimer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heimer is working to get back to half guard.
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!
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Heimer can't escape the position.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky Jr 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#
Heimer misses with a combination #TD2#
and Ky Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Heimer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ky Jr controls the pace.
Heimer looking for a sweep. Not yet Heimer , not yet.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Heimer is retaining full guard.
Ky Jr stays in close to Heimer 's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Heimer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ky Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ky Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr pushing down on Heimer 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ky Jr is controlling the pace.
Ky Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Ky Jr is trying to control. Heimer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ky Jr passes to full mount!
Heimer tries to hold on but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Heimer is in a horrible position here. Ky Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Heimer to control.
Heimer is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
Heimer is looking to get to half guard.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes but Heimer is staying in there. #SUB2#
Ky Jr has control of Heimer 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Heimer regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Ky Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Heimer is surviving well by controlling Ky Jr's body position as best he can.
Ky Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gaia Ky Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ky Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.
Ky Jr landing punches.
Heimer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Heimer is in a horrible position here. Ky Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Heimer is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Heimer to control.
Heimer is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
Heimer working to try and regain half guard.
Ky Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Heimer 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Heimer gets back to half guard.
Burke Heimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heimer is in trouble now - Ky Jr has advanced to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ky Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.
Heimer manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ky Jr 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky Jr!
Gaia Ky Jr 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: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 19194 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 2474 p4p, 262 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Masa Wasa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

180 cm
27 yrs
147 lbs

177 cm
34 yrs
145 lbs

Ky Jr

Wasa

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ky Jr shoots in and drives through. Wasa sprawls well.

Wasa gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (2) Wasa
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.
Ky Jr is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?
Ky Jr is holding on to half guard well.
Ky Jr is looking to control Wasa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?

Ky Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ky Jr manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.

Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wasa preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr pulls Wasa in close to prevent any damage.
Wasa forces his way into half guard.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Ky Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ky Jr controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
Wasa trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but Wasa passes easily into half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Ky Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ky Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ky Jr won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.

Ky Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wasa pulls his head out easily.

Wasa is working for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Wasa is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wasa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wasa prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.
Wasa works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (5) Wasa
Ky Jr prevents Wasa from improving position.
Ky Jr is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.

Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Wasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ky Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Ky Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Ky Jr stops Wasa from passing to mount.
Wasa trying to control the position but Ky Jr is working away.

Wasa is trying to get an arm triangle but Ky Jr is defending well.
Ky Jr prevents Wasa from improving position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr sneaks back into half guard.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr trying to hold on to Wasa's head to control him but Wasa postures up.
Ky Jr gets full guard.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (5) Wasa
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Wasa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ky Jr 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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Wasa trying to control the position.

Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Wasa is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.

Wasa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Wasa is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.
Wasa being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (7) Wasa

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Wasa controlling him for the moment.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa passes Ky Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Wasa prevents Ky Jr from improving his position.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ky Jr keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wasa manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (10) Wasa
Wasa tries to control but Ky Jr wriggling away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wasa trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr regains half guard.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Wasa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ky Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr won't allow Wasa to pass to mount.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.

Wasa wants to work for an arm triangle but Ky Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.
Ky Jr wants to sweep but Wasa has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (13) Wasa
Wasa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ky Jr's legs.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa working away.
Ky Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.

Wasa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr tries to improve position but can't.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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Ky Jr is trying to improve his position.
Wasa trying to control the position but Ky Jr is working away.
Ky Jr tries to buck Wasa off but Wasa is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr gets back to half guard.
Ky Jr manages to get to full guard.
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 19185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Coxall (ranked 1680 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

180 cm
27 yrs
147 lbs

167 cm
41 yrs
135 lbs

Ky Jr

Coxall

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Alex Coxall!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ky Jr shoots in and drives through. Coxall sprawls well.

Coxall closes the distance and pushes Ky Jr back into the cage.
Coxall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ky Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Coxall gets control of Ky Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coxall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coxall is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Coxall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coxall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coxall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coxall is trying to keep Ky Jr in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coxall is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coxall working a defensive guard here.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Coxall is keeping the position.
Ky Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.

Coxall is looking for a triangle but Ky Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coxall has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr advances to half guard.
Coxall has his hands clasped together around Ky Jr's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coxall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but Coxall defending well.

Coxall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ky Jr is controlling the pace.
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Coxall defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ky Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ky Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ky Jr is looking for a kimura but Coxall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ky Jr to get the leverage.
Ky Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (3) vs (0) Coxall
Ky Jr trying to control but Coxall is having none of it.
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Coxall to control.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ky Jr tries to control but Coxall wriggling away.
Coxall wants to hold on but Ky Jr pushes him away.
Coxall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Coxall felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Coxall trying to control from the bottom.
Ky Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ky Jr moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (6) vs (0) Coxall
Coxall is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.
Ky Jr controls the position from side control.
Coxall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Coxall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Coxall trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Ky Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Coxall keeps moving.
Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (9) vs (0) Coxall

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Coxall is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Coxall is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Coxall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coxall can't do much from the bottom here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Ky Jr politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ky Jr prefers to stall for the moment though.
Coxall manages to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (12) vs (0) Coxall
Ky Jr trying to control but Coxall is having none of it.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Coxall is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Coxall to control.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coxall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Coxall tries to lock up and control but Ky Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Coxall working to try and regain half guard.
Coxall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Coxall won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.
Ky Jr works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (15) vs (0) Coxall

Ky Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ky Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ky Jr looking to control but instead Coxall has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ky Jr is trying to control. Coxall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Coxall trying to hold on to Ky Jr's head to control him but Ky Jr postures up.
Coxall is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ky Jr is staying active.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ky Jr in particular looking to stall.
Ky Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Coxall for as long as he can get away with.
Ky Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coxall keeping hold of Ky Jr's head, controlling as best he can.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Coxall trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coxall trying to control here.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Coxall is working from the bottom.
Coxall is trying to get back to full guard.
Coxall wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coxall wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Coxall defends it.
Coxall is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ky Jr trying to advance position but Coxall counters by regaining guard.
Ky Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Coxall has his hands on Ky Jr's head, controlling the position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Coxall is retaining full guard.
Coxall being controlled here, momentarily.
Ky Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coxall wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr is taking a breather. Coxall 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coxall wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Gaia Ky Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 707 p4p, 33 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 18992 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata comes to the cage accompanied by 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gaia Ky Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

172 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs

180 cm
26 yrs
147 lbs

Mata

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Mata. No joy for Ky Jr on that attempt.
Ky Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mata pinned against the cage. Mata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Mata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata 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.
Mata trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Mata's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ky Jr is looking for a triangle here but Mata uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Ky Jr

Mata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ky Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata working away.
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ky Jr's legs.
Mata advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Ky Jr
Mata wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.

Mata looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Ky Jr working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr reaches up and holds on to Mata to control the position.
Ky Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.

Mata is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Mata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ky Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Ky Jr is defending the position.
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mata is looking to take a break and control but Ky Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Mata is controlling well.
Ky Jr has a hand on Mata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (10) vs (0) Ky Jr
Mata is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Mata's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ky Jr to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (13) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr can't escape the position.
Ky Jr breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (13) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mata trying to keep a closed guard but Ky Jr is proving a slippery customer.

Mata working for a triangle but Ky Jr defends it easily.
Mata pulls Ky Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ky Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr 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.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
Mata is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mata is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ky Jr looking to pass the guard.
Mata can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ky Jr controls the pace.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mata 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.
Mata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mata holds on and takes a little breather.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mata 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.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Mata can't keep his opponent in guard - Ky Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Mata trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr prevents Mata from improving his position.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
Mata is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Mata wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Ky Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ky Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mata keeps working.
Ky Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mata's thigh. Mata counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr is pushing down on Mata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mata is fighting to maintain full guard but Ky Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Mata is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Ky Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ky Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Mata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Ky Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr controlling the action here.
Mata manages to get to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr trying to control but Mata is working from the bottom.
Mata has control of Ky Jr's left arm, preventing Ky Jr from doing any damage.
Ky Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata is positioning himself well to prevent Ky Jr advancing to mount.
Ky Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Mata trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Dado Mata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodney Holzken (ranked 1757 p4p, 190 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 19000 p4p, 0 weight class). Holzken comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

179 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs

180 cm
26 yrs
147 lbs

Holzken

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rodney Holzken! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ky Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holzken defends well and Ky Jr ends up having to push Holzken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Holzken scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.

Ky Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holzken defends well.

Holzken drops back looking for a leg! Ky Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ky Jr manages to kick Holzken off! Holzken jumps back into Ky Jr's guard.
Holzken trying to move into half guard but instead Ky Jr has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holzken (2) vs (2) Ky Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holzken is adopting a defensive guard.
Ky Jr 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.

Holzken looking for a guillotine here but Ky Jr defends easily.

Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.

Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ky Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Holzken is looking for a triangle but Ky Jr pushes his legs off easily.

Ky Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ky Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ky Jr defends well.

Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ky Jr trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.

Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ky Jr defends it easily.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.

Holzken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holzken is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (5) Ky Jr
Holzken tries to bench press Ky Jr off him but Ky Jr keeps the position.
Holzken stops Ky Jr from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Holzken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ky Jr taking a breather here.
Holzken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holzken is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but Holzken is keeping him busy.
Holzken tries to improve position but can't.
Ky Jr controls the position.
Holzken is trying to improve his position.
Ky Jr taking a breather here.
Ky Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holzken's legs.
Holzken tries to bench press Ky Jr off him but Ky Jr keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr controls the position from side control.
Holzken is trying to control Ky Jr's posture but Ky Jr avoids it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Holzken (2) vs (7) Ky Jr
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
It looks like Ky Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Holzken is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holzken haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr prevents Holzken from getting the reversal.
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.
Holzken working to try and regain half guard.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Holzken is squirming around nicely.
Holzken is trying to escape the mount.
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking to get to half guard.
Ky Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Holzken tries to reverse the position but Ky Jr maintains control.
Ky Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holzken regains half guard.

Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.

Ky Jr is working for a kimura but Holzken is defending it quite comfortably.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is looking to improve his position.

Holzken looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.
Ky Jr prevents Holzken from improving his position.

Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (10) Ky Jr
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ky Jr trying to control but Holzken is having none of it.
Holzken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holzken tries to hold on but Ky Jr postures up.
Holzken can't escape the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.
Ky Jr looking to control but Holzken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Holzken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ky Jr controlling the pace for now.
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holzken is looking to escape.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken working to try and regain half guard.
Holzken regains half guard.

Holzken looking for submissions off his back.
Ky Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holzken wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy.
Holzken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ky Jr in particular looking to stall.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Holzken is defending the position.
Holzken is concentrating on defense, preventing Ky Jr from advancing position.
Ky Jr is taking a breather. Holzken 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.

Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ky Jr content to control rather than advance.

Holzken looking for submissions off his back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holzken (2) vs (13) Ky Jr
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.
Ky Jr tries to control but Holzken wriggling away.
Ky Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ky Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Holzken is squirming around nicely.
Holzken sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Holzken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ky Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holzken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ky Jr wins on points by 13 to 2.
Gaia Ky Jr 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: TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2342 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky Jr (ranked 19981 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

178 cm
37 yrs
178 lbs

180 cm
25 yrs
147 lbs

Schmeiser

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ky Jr fails with the takedown.

Schmeiser shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr wants to sweep here but Schmeiser controlling him for the moment.
Schmeiser looking to pass the guard.
Schmeiser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ky Jr trying to control the position.
Schmeiser controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeiser stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Schmeiser is looking to pass into half guard but Ky Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ky Jr is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Ky Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ky Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schmeiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Ky Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser being controlled here, momentarily.
Ky Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmeiser is retaining full guard.
Schmeiser seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schmeiser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Schmeiser keeps moving.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Schmeiser is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmeiser 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.
Schmeiser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmeiser looking for a sweep. Not yet Schmeiser, not yet.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Schmeiser is keeping the position.
Schmeiser managing to control the position.
Schmeiser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schmeiser being controlled here, momentarily.
Ky Jr won't allow Schmeiser to sweep him here.
Schmeiser is adopting a defensive guard.

Ky Jr lying in Schmeiser's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Schmeiser decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ky Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Percy Schmeiser!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Percy Schmeiser waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jango Fett and Gaia Ky Jr. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

170 cm
39 yrs
146 lbs

180 cm
24 yrs
147 lbs

Fett

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jango Fett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ky Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Fett is looking to counter the offense by Ky Jr and move into the clinch.
Ky Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fett as he jumps to the side.
Ky Jr fails to land the takedown.
Jango Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaia Ky Jr.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt

and Fett counters by moving into the clinch.

Fett gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fett (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fett is trying to work for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending well.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Fett has control of the leg.

Fett wants to work for an arm triangle but Ky Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ky Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Fett is working for a submission of some sort.
Ky Jr trying to control but Fett postures up.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Fett is controlling well.
Fett is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr gets full guard.
Fett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett is working hard here to advance position.

Fett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ky Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fett has managed to get both his arms back between Ky Jr's legs - danger averted.
Ky Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fett (5) vs (0) Ky Jr

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fett (5) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Ky Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fett won't allow Ky Jr to pass to mount.
Ky Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but Fett defending well.
Ky Jr trying to control the pace.
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Fett defends it.
Ky Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ky Jr is continuing to stall.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr prevents Fett from improving his position.
Ky Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fett tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ky Jr wants to pass to mount but Fett is defending the position.
Ky Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fett!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fett (5) vs (5) Ky Jr

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr prevents Fett from getting the reversal.
Ky Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fett is squirming around, avoiding Ky Jr's attempts to control the action.
Ky Jr controlling from mount.
Ky Jr trying to control but Fett is having none of it.
Ky Jr controlling his opponent.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ky Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Fett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fett (7) vs (5) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is trying to keep Fett in close.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fett advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fett (10) vs (5) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr wants to control but Fett postures up.
Fett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ky Jr's legs.
Ky Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Fett trying to control the action but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Ky Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fett (12) vs (5) Ky Jr
Fett wants to take Ky Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Fett maintains control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ky Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fett is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ky Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Fett wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fett controlling from the full mount.
Fett takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fett (15) vs (5) Ky Jr

Fett looking for the choke but no joy.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is trying to break free.
Ky Jr trying to control but not successfully.
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Ky Jr fending off the submission attempt from Fett.
Fett has the hooks in. Ky Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Fett looking for the choke from the back.
Ky Jr trying to control the hands but Fett won't let him.

Ky Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fett gets his way!

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr showing good submission defense here.

Ky Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fett's arms.
Ky Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fett's guard. Nice work there by Ky Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fett (15) vs (7) Ky Jr
Ky Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fett is keeping the position for now.
Ky Jr content to stall in guard here.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr stays in close to Fett's body and controls the position.
More stalling from Ky Jr.
Ky Jr with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Fett looking for a sweep. Not yet Fett, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Fett is keeping the position.
Ky Jr is still trying to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fett takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
After the fight, Jango Fett 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.
The defeated Gaia Ky Jr had this to say: 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017

Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mr Ward and Gaia Ky Jr. Mr Ward has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

165 cm
30 yrs
143 lbs

180 cm
24 yrs
152 lbs

Ward

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Mr Ward! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ky Jr misses with a takedown attempt

and Ward decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ky Jr's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ward (2) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ward trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr wants to control the position but Ward says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ward's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Ward is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ky Jr is just riding it out for now. Ward eventually gives up the hold.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Ward, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Ward works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (5) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep but Ward has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ward (7) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ky Jr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ky Jr gets back to half guard.
Ward wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
Ward is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ky Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Ward is controlling well.
Ky Jr wants to control but Ward is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ward is trying to work for a kimura but Ky Jr is defending well.

Ward is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control but Ward postures up.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ky Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Ward.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Ward is trying to control the action in half guard but Ky Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ky Jr has his hands clasped together around Ward's back. He's all about the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ky Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Ky Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ward wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.
Ward stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Ward trying to control but Ky Jr is working from the bottom.
Ward passes Ky Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (10) vs (0) Ky Jr
Ward wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward trying to control but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Ward maintains control.
Ward wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ky Jr wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.

Ward working for a guillotine from mount but Ky Jr is in no mood to give up.
Ky Jr is working to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Ward wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ward avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Ward looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ky Jr gets back to half guard.
Ky Jr is not content to let Ward control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ward is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ky Jr trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Ward's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.

Ky Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Ky Jr is retaining full guard.
Ward postures up.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ky Jr working a defensive guard but Ward passes into half guard.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is trying to control but can't.

Ward is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ky Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ky Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ky Jr.
Ky Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ward's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ward (10) vs (2) Ky Jr
Ky Jr passes Ward's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ward is pressing down on Ky Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ward wants to sweep but no luck.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ky Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Ky Jr advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ward (10) vs (5) Ky Jr
Ward tries to improve position but can't.
Ward prevents Ky Jr from moving into mount.
Ky Jr controls the position from side control.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Ky Jr stalls from top position.
Ward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ward sneaks back into half guard.
Ward wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Ky Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ky Jr prevents Ward from improving his position.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ward manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ward looking to control.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ky Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ward is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr forces his way into half guard.

Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Ky Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ward takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
Mr Ward 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.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nick Diaz and Gaia Ky Jr. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

183 cm
32 yrs
170 lbs

180 cm
23 yrs
152 lbs

Diaz

Ky Jr

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gaia Ky Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Diaz moves into the clinch.

Diaz pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ky Jr passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ky Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ky Jr pulls his head out easily.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Ky Jr sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr not doing much here.
Ky Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Ky Jr controlling the pace.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Ky Jr prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Ky Jr is controlling well.
Diaz is looking to control Ky Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Ky Jr stalling.
Ky Jr is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to control Ky Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Ky Jr is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ky Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ky Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Diaz is not content to let Ky Jr control the position.
Diaz trying to hold on to Ky Jr's head to control him but Ky Jr postures up.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Diaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ky Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Diaz has switched to an armbar! Ky Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz 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.
Gaia Ky Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr and Temujin Lee. This should be a great matchup!

180 cm
22 yrs
175 lbs

186 cm
27 yrs
185 lbs

Ky Jr

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Temujin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ky Jr dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Ky Jr's head and hops out.
Ky Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Ky Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Ky Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee trying to control here.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Ky Jr trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (2) Lee
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr wants to control the action here but instead Lee manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (5) Lee
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ky Jr wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee wants to take Ky Jr's back here but Ky Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Ky Jr tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ky Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ky Jr (2) vs (8) Lee
Lee controlling well, preventing Ky Jr from escaping the position.
Ky Jr prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
Lee has good solid back control here.

Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ky Jr is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Ky Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ky Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ky Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lee keeps control of the position as Ky Jr tries to break free.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is not going to allow Ky Jr to sit and survive in this position.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Ky Jr tries to buck him off.

Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Ky Jr trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Ky Jr tries to buck him off.
Ky Jr trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Lee controlling the position well here. Ky Jr rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee is trying to stick to Ky Jr's back but Ky Jr is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ky Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (4) vs (8) Lee

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lee controls Ky Jr momentarily but Ky Jr frees himself.
Ky Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ky Jr is one step ahead there.

Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee keeping full guard, as Ky Jr tries to pass.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (4) vs (10) Lee
Lee is fighting to break Ky Jr's control of his arms but Ky Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ky Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Lee pushing down on Ky Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ky Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ky Jr avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Ky Jr is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.

Ky Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee stalling.
Ky Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.

Ky Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee is taking a breather. Ky Jr 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.
Ky Jr trying to control here.
Lee content to control rather than advance.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Ky Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ky Jr is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Ky Jr is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Ky Jr won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee moves into full mount! Ky Jr won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (4) vs (13) Lee
Ky Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 13 to 4.
In defeat, Gaia Ky Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr and Dido Vicini. Vicini has chosen Mother as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
21 yrs
175 lbs

180 cm
23 yrs
220 lbs

Ky Jr

Vicini

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Ky Jr drives through with a takedown into Vicini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (0) Vicini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr is fighting to break Vicini's control of his arms but Vicini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vicini 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.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Ky Jr preventing the sweep.
Ky Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ky Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Ky Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vicini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vicini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vicini!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ky Jr (2) vs (4) Vicini
Ky Jr prevents Vicini from improving position.
Vicini wants to control but Ky Jr is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Vicini happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ky Jr's coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep.
Vicini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ky Jr is trying to control Vicini's posture but Vicini avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Ky Jr blocks the move with his legs.

Vicini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ky Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ky Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vicini has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ky Jr (2) vs (6) Vicini
Vicini wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.
Ky Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Vicini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ky Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ky Jr tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vicini controlling the pace for now.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.
Vicini wants to take Ky Jr's back here but Ky Jr is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ky Jr is looking to escape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Vicini trying to mount his opponent but Ky Jr defends it.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ky Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ky Jr gets back to full guard.
Ky Jr keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Ky Jr controlling Vicini's posture.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (4) vs (6) Vicini

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Martial Arts Dojo inform us that Vicini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ky Jr wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Ky Jr controlling him for the moment.

Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vicini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vicini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ky Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ky Jr (4) vs (8) Vicini

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vicini stopping the sweep attempt from Ky Jr.
Vicini 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.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Ky Jr keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vicini 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.

Ky Jr has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vicini wants to take a breather but Ky Jr is having none of it.
Vicini is looking to advance position but Ky Jr won't allow it.
Ky Jr is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is controlling Vicini's trapped leg to prevent Vicini from advancing to side control.
Vicini not doing much here.
Vicini is thwarting Ky Jr's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ky Jr wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Vicini is pressing down on Ky Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ky Jr is holding on for now.

Vicini seems to be looking for submissions.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is looking for a sweep. Vicini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Ky Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ky Jr tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Ky Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Ky Jr is looking to improve his position.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ky Jr (4) vs (11) Vicini

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr tries to reverse the position but Vicini maintains control.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Ky Jr is squirming around nicely.
Vicini prevents Ky Jr from getting the reversal.
Vicini looking to control but Ky Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ky Jr tries to lock up and control but Vicini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vicini is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Vicini looking to secure an arm triangle but Ky Jr defends it well.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Vicini tries to control but Ky Jr wriggling away.
Vicini controlling from the full mount.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ky Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini avoids the attempt from Ky Jr to control.
Ky Jr is squirming around, avoiding Vicini's attempts to control the action.

Ky Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vicini.
Ky Jr can't escape the position.

Vicini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ky Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ky Jr shrugs it off.
Vicini trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ky Jr is trying to escape the mount but Vicini keeps good control and instead manages to take Ky Jr's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ky Jr (4) vs (14) Vicini
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini has the hooks in. Ky Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Vicini tightening his grip on Ky Jr, looking for the choke.

Vicini is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ky Jr is defending well though. Vicini let's go of the attempt for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini wins on points by 14 to 4.
A victorious Dido Vicini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Gaia Ky Jr had this to say: 'I will be back stronger, I'm humble in defeat.'.

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr and Jerome Le Banner. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

180 cm
21 yrs
175 lbs

190 cm
41 yrs
217 lbs

Ky Jr

Banner

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jerome Le Banner!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Banner rushes Ky Jr and presses him up against the cage.

Banner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Ky Jr pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.

Ky Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking to control.

Ky Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Banner doesn't defend quickly enough and Ky Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Banner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ky Jr on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gaia Ky Jr!
A less than humble Gaia Ky Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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