Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Just Bleed 19
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Abarai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Packer is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Packer circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abarai blocks a leg kick.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
And Abarai tries to counter it with a takedown but Packer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Packer lands an overhand right.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Abarai throws an off balance right hand
and Packer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Packer misses with a series of wild punches.
As Packer backs off Abarai throws a huge counter combo but Packer manages to avoid it all.
Abarai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Packer counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Packer lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Packer dips to his left and cracks Abarai with an uppercut!
Packer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Packer duly obliges.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Packer as he avoids it easily.
Fudd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
A big left from Packer misses.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Packer as he jumps to the side.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Packer as he connects with a hook.
Packer misses the jab.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Packer. #T2#
Packer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abarai is out of range and Packer settles back down.
Abarai feints the counter takedown.
Abarai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice cross by Packer.
A punch combination from Packer misses.
Packer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Packer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Packer throws the left hand but Abarai avoids the punch easily.
Packer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Packer counters with a straight right hand.
Abarai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abarai misses with a series of wild punches.
Packer feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Abarai wants to clinch but Packer slips to the side
and Packer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.
Packer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Packer throws a front kick aimed at Abarai's knee but Abarai avoids it well.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Abarai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Packer.
Packer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abarai moves away from the strike by Packer.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.#T4##CL2#
Abarai has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Packer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abarai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Packer tries to avoid it but Abarai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Packer to the ground. Packer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Packer throws a head kick that half lands.
A good leg kick by Packer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Abarai checks it well.
Abarai doesn't manage to clinch there - Packer circles away.
Abarai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abarai misses with a takedown attempt
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Packer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fudd Packer 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#
Packer jabs Abarai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Packer feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Packer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Abarai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Packer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abarai in his tracks.
Abarai throws a series of punches but Packer moves out of range.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Abarai gets a clinch.
Packer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?#BC#
Packer breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Packer. That's going to slow Abarai down.
Nice sprawl there from Packer as Abarai shoots in.
Renji Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abarai shoots in looking for a takedown. Packer tries to sprawl out of it but Abarai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Packer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Packer connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Packer.
Abarai checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Packer 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 Abarai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abarai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Packer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fudd Packer is winning the standup battle so far.
Abarai slips a straight right by Packer.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Packer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abarai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Packer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Packer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Packer throws a big shot that misses.
Fudd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Abarai feints the counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Packer - just one landing.
Packer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Packer throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai with a poor takedown
and Packer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fudd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
A slow jab from Packer misses its intended target.
Abarai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Packer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Abarai.
Abarai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Packer lands a head shot.#T3#
Packer lands a jab to the nose.
Abarai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Packer. That one must have hurt.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Packer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Packer throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai tries to move into range but Packer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abarai shoots and misses
and Abarai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Packer sprawls well. Packer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet.
Packer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Packer throws out a loose jab but Abarai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abarai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Packer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Packer - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Packer tenderised Abarai's leg. Abarai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Packer misses with a looping left.
Abarai slips under a jab from Packer.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown but Packer shows good takedown defense.
Abarai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Packer throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Abarai counters with a single leg into guard. Packer didn't expect that. #ES#
Packer pushes Abarai off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fudd Packer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Packer throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai needs to keep his hands up - Packer had a free shot at his head there.
Abarai drops his hands momentarily and Packer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abarai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Packer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Abarai avoids it.
Packer misses with a head kick.
Abarai wants to counter with a clinch but Packer pushes him away.
Packer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Packer.#CL2#
Abarai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Packer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abarai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.
Abarai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Packer counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer works Abarai's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Packer finds it's target.
Abarai doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Packer to counter with a crisp jab.
Fudd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Packer throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Packer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Packer.
Packer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Packer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Packer. That snapped Abarai's head back. #T2#
Packer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fudd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abarai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Packer missing with a left hand there. Abarai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Abarai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Packer.
Packer thows a leg kick but Abarai checks it #TD2#
and Abarai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abarai.
Packer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Abarai dives into side control.
Abarai trying to control the position but Packer is working away. #SUB2#
Abarai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Packer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Abarai asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Abarai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packer keeps working. #SUB2#
Abarai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Packer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abarai is controlling him well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Abarai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Abarai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Packer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Packer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abarai has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Renji Abarai has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Abarai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Packer wants to get back to his feet but Abarai drags him back down.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fudd Packer!
After the fight, Fudd Packer 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: Just Bleed 13/12
Date: Dec 13, 2016

#R1#
Abarai slips a jab and a cross from Redding.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Redding.
Redding keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Redding went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Redding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redding misses with a hook.
Redding lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai moves in looking to clinch but Redding pushes him off.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Redding moves out of range of the body kick from Abarai. #T1#
Abarai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Abarai shoots for a double leg takedown but Redding sprawls well. He's pushed Abarai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Redding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redding connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abarai. Abarai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redding definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redding but Redding pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joshua Redding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Redding circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redding is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Redding circles away and we're back to standing.
Abarai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Redding wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2##TD2#
Abarai shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Redding lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Redding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Abarai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abarai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redding working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Abarai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Redding scoring with some ground and pound.
Redding 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.
Redding wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Redding wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
Redding landing some decent shots from guard.
Abarai looking for a sweep. Not yet Abarai, not yet.
Redding looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Abarai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Abarai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Redding avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redding won't allow Abarai to get back to his feet.
Abarai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redding.
Redding scoring with some ground and pound.
Redding postures up and lands a big shot to Abarai's brow. #SUB2#
Abarai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Redding puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Redding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Redding will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Redding trying to control the action but Abarai is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Redding dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Abarai is looking to clinch but Redding is avoiding it.
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick.
Abarai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redding thinks about countering with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Redding.
Renji Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redding throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
Abarai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redding throws out the jab.
Abarai wants to clinch up but Redding keeps it at a distance.
Redding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redding's corner calls for a 1-2. Redding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redding lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abarai will feel that in the morning.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redding sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Redding misses with a straight right.
Redding misses the jab.
Redding connects with a single shot there.
Abarai misses with a combination #KD#
and Redding lands a stunning uppercut that sends Abarai to the mat! #ROC#
Abarai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redding working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Redding is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abarai defends it well.
Redding throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Abarai is trying to control but can't.
Abarai is looking for a sweep. Redding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abarai is trying to maintain the position but Redding is very close to passing his half guard.
Redding stops Abarai from getting back to his feet.
Abarai is not content to let Redding control the position.
Redding controlling the action here.
Redding is trying to control. Abarai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abarai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redding.
Abarai is looking for a sweep. Redding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Abarai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abarai is not content to let Redding control the position.#T3#
Abarai trying to control from the bottom.
Abarai is looking to improve his position.
Joshua Redding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abarai tries to get to full guard but Redding has control of the leg. #SUB#
Redding is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Redding is working for a kimura but Abarai is defending it quite comfortably. #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.
Redding perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abarai tries to roll over but Redding keeps him under control.
Redding is thwarting Abarai's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Redding darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redding is thwarting Abarai's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Redding dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abarai moves out of range of the body kick from Redding.
Abarai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abarai ducks right into an uppercut from Redding.
Abarai wants to clinch up but Redding keeps it at a distance.
Abarai shoots in for a double leg but Redding sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redding swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redding moves out of range of the leg kick from Abarai.
Redding pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abarai feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Redding sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abarai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redding counters with a two punch combo.
Abarai is still on wobbly legs! Can Redding finish him?#T1#
Abarai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redding swivels and escapes.
It appears Redding was looking to counter with a kick there.
Abarai seems to have recovered his senses.
Joshua Redding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Redding getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Abarai is rocked!
Abarai throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Redding counters with a beautiful punch that sends Abarai to the canvas!
Abarai is still in real trouble! Can Redding finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Redding drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abarai dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redding keeping full guard, as Abarai tries to pass.
Redding keeping moving, preventing Abarai from controlling successfully.
Abarai wants to stand but Redding is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abarai trying to control the position from guard on top but Redding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abarai seems to have recovered his senses.#T2##SUB#
Redding looking for a guillotine here but Abarai defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai trying to control but Redding is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Redding is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abarai is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Abarai drops back looking for a leg! Redding is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redding manages to kick Abarai off! Abarai jumps back into Redding's guard.
Abarai wants to control from the top but Redding keeps moving.
Abarai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abarai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redding swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Abarai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redding is trying to control the position but Abarai postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Abarai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redding manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abarai has Redding in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Abarai has his foot on Redding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redding works his way back into a safe position though.
Joshua Redding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Redding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Abarai pulls Redding in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Abarai has his foot on Redding's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redding works his way back into a safe position though.
Abarai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abarai has momentary wrist control but Redding slips an elbow through the middle.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redding landing with the ground and pound.

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

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

Event: Just Bleed .
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Kush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Abarai.
Kush swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kush lands a nice hook to Abarai's body. Abarai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abarai circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Abarai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kush 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.#SUB#
Abarai is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Abarai is trying to work for a kimura but Kush is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Abarai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kush doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abarai.
Abarai is trying to control. Kush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kush tries to kick Abarai off but Abarai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Abarai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kush keeps working. #SUB#
Kush is defending against the submission attempts here by Abarai. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Abarai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abarai wants to control but Kush is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Abarai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abarai is stalling here. Kush is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Abarai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kush has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kush happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Abarai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SU2#
Kush decides to stand back up. Kush steps back and let's Abarai get back to his feet.
Abarai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kush fails to land with a series of punches.
Kush fails to land with a series of punches.
Kush throws a series of punches but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and Kush releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kush throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.#T4#
Abarai avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush misses with a looping left.
Abarai avoids the body shot from Kush.
Abarai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kush throws a body punch but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai wants to clinch up but Kush keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Kush as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Kush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abarai doesn't seem phased though.
Kush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abarai is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kush throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.
Kush misses with a looping right.
Abarai fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Kush dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kush.
Kush lands a two punch combo.
Kush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kush throws a nice looking combination but Abarai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abarai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Abarai slips a jab from Kush.
As Kush tries to get set, Abarai tries to push him back and clinch up but Kush manages to avoid the attempt.
Kush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abarai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abarai attempts a counter takedown but Kush avoids it well and moves away.
Kush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abarai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kush.
Abarai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kush sprawls and moves away.
Kush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Abarai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kush to the ground. Abarai is now in Kush's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abarai trying to control the position from guard on top but Kush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Abarai content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Kush looking for a guillotine here but Abarai defends easily. #SUB#
Abarai 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. #ES2#
Kush uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
Abarai misses with a takedown attempt
and Kush counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kush stuns Abarai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kush throws a right and a left that Abarai avoids nicely.
Kush clobbers Abarai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kush cracks Abarai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kush lands a nice hook to Abarai's body. Abarai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abarai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kush scores with a jab to the body.
Kush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.
Jay Kush is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Abarai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Kush misses with a body shot.
Kush misses with a body punch #TD#
and Abarai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kush's guard.
Abarai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kush's guard.
Abarai looking to pass the guard.
Kush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abarai is controlling him.
Kush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush keeping moving, preventing Abarai from controlling successfully. #T4#
Kush wants to stand and escape but Abarai is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Abarai takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kush has knocked Abarai down with a huge combo! Kush steps away and waves a wobbly Abarai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Abarai is rocked!
Jay Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abarai.
Oh Abarai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abarai tries to clinch but Kush moves out of range.
Abarai seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Kush cracks Abarai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kush has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abarai to stand back up!#TD#
Abarai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kush on his heels. He'll look to pass Kush's guard now, I'm sure.
Abarai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Kush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abarai shoots in looking for a takedown. Kush tries to sprawl out of it but Abarai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kush shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abarai eats them both and turns towards Kush to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abarai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kush swivels and escapes.
Kush let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay Kush seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Abarai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kush to the ground. Abarai is now in Kush's guard.#ES2#
Kush manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Abarai manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kush rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abarai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai defending well as Kush loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Abarai dodges the punch combination from Kush.
Abarai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kush manages to circle out of the way.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kush has knocked Abarai down with a huge combo! Kush steps away and waves a wobbly Abarai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kush misses the shot to the body.
Abarai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renji Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kush fails to land with a series of punches.
Kush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abarai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kush scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kush avoids a kick to the body.
Kush looks to land a combination but Abarai avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Kush. Those never looked like landing.
Abarai attempts a counter takedown but Kush avoids it well and moves away.
Kush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kush is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abarai rather than just go for the knockout.
Kush punishes Abarai's body with a nice straight punch.
Kush keeps the fight on the outside.
Kush misses with a two punch combination.
Kush throws a right hand that Abarai ducks under and follows up with a left that Abarai also avoids with ease.
Kush jabs at Abarai's body.
Abarai throws a series of punches but Kush moves out of range.
Kush takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kush slaps away a takedown attempt from Abarai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abarai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kush.
Abarai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abarai. #TD#
Abarai scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Kush has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Abarai is on him like a limpet, forcing Kush back against the cage.
Kush is trying to break free.#BC2#
Kush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kush misses with a looping left.
Kush takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai throws a big counter combination but Kush scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Kush scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush throws a series of punches but Abarai avoids them all with ease.
Kush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kush is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abarai.
Kush misses with a wild combination.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kush throws a shot from downtown. Abarai moves away and avoids it.
Abarai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Abarai dives in and grabs Kush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kush pushes down on Abarai's head and hops out.
Kush is looking for the big counter here.
Kush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abarai in his tracks.
Abarai ducks under a wild hook from Kush.
Kush scores with a body shot.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abarai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kush swivels and escapes.
Kush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abarai with a body shot.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Kush!
Jay Kush 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: Pulse 47
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Killa keeps the fight on the outside.
Killa moves out of range as Abarai throws a body kick.
Killa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abarai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Killa.
Abarai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killa. Killa obviously looking to wear him down.
Killa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abarai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killa lands with a cross.
Da Wrestler Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abarai.#TD#
Abarai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killa's guard.
Abarai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Killa is looking to stand up but Abarai isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Abarai trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Killa misses with a body shot.
Abarai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Abarai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abarai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abarai trying to control the action but Killa is working from the bottom. #T2#
Killa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Abarai is working to tighten his grip on Killa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Killa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Abarai is really squeezing tight and eventually Killa passes out! Abarai breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Pulse 44
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Saunders thuds his shin into the meat of Abarai's side.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Abarai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kip Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.
Saunders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abarai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saunders defends it nicely.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Saunders! Abarai is out on his feet! Saunders rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Abarai is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Abarai is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Saunders!

Event: Pulse 38
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Abarai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Johnson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Abarai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Abarai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abarai trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Abarai 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.
Johnson controls Abarai momentarily but Abarai frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abarai manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Abarai looking to control. #T1#
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Abarai is looking for a sweep.
Abarai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Johnson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Abarai is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Abarai tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Abarai can't escape the position.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Abarai is in no mood to give up.
Abarai tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.#T2#
Abarai taking shots to the head.
Abarai tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson tries to control but Abarai wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abarai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abarai taking shots to the head.
Abarai is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Abarai is in a horrible position here. Johnson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Abarai is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abarai is looking to escape. #T3#
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Abarai but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson tries to control but Abarai wriggling away.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Abarai 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.
Abarai works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Abarai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abarai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abarai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Abarai's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Abarai trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson cracks Abarai with a solid left hand.
Abarai trying to control the position here.
Abarai looking to control.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Abarai looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a hook but Abarai blocks it.
As Johnson tries to get set, Abarai tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Abarai darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Abarai into the ropes.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Abarai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abarai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abarai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renji Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Abarai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Abarai ducks down to avoid it.
Abarai attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Abarai.
Abarai keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
It looked like Abarai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Abarai closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the ropes.
Abarai blocking some punches.
Abarai scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Johnson wants to stall. #T2##TD#
Abarai pulls guard successfully.
Johnson trying to control but Abarai is working from the bottom.
Abarai is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #SUB#
Abarai looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Abarai has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Abarai is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Abarai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Abarai controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Abarai is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #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#
Abarai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Abarai keeps moving.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Abarai.#SUB#
Abarai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abarai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Abarai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Abarai looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson tries to clinch but Abarai is having none of it.
Johnson cracks Abarai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Abarai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Abarai saw that one coming.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Abarai keeps it at a distance.
Renji Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Abarai is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson stalks Abarai and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abarai's face. Abarai staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abarai.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Abarai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abarai. #TD#
Abarai pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abarai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Abarai has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Abarai keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson won't allow Abarai to sweep him here.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Abarai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johnson doesn't defend quickly enough and Abarai has managed to lock this one up! Can Johnson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Abarai on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pulse 35
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1##CL#
Chonan forces Abarai back against the ropes and clinches.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chonan pushes Abarai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Abarai is trying to pull guard but Chonan has him pressed against the ropes.
Chonan works on Abarai's body with a couple of short punches.
Abarai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chonan walks away with a smile on his face. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
Chonan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Chonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Abarai controls the action.
Chonan effectively controlling the action here.
Abarai takes a shot to the head.
Abarai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chonan fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chonan is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Chonan circles away and we're back to standing.
Chonan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abarai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chonan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Chonan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abarai, pushing him back against the ropes.
Abarai is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Chonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chonan lands a body shot.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chonan lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan effectively controlling the action here.
Abarai is trying to pull guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Abarai's head.
Chonan lands with a right to the head.
Abarai tries to break the clinch but Chonan is controlling the position.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Abarai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chonan walks away with a smile on his face. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Chonan darts in and clinches Abarai up against the ropes.
Abarai is trying to drag Chonan to the mat but Chonan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#T3#
Abarai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chonan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Chonan slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Abarai decides to pull guard.
Abarai has a closed guard, preventing Chonan from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abarai holds on and takes a little breather.
Abarai trying to control the position.
Chonan wants to stand but Abarai is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Abarai is working an open guard so Chonan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Chonan clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Chonan.
Chonan misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai prevents a body shot from Chonan.
Abarai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Chonan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abarai drops back down to his feet.
Chonan pushes Abarai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abarai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piranha Chonan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Chonan rushes Abarai and presses him up against the ropes.
Chonan stops a takedown attempt from Abarai.
Abarai fails to pull guard.
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Chonan.
Chonan tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Chonan.
Chonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abarai can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chonan.
Abarai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Chonan.
Chonan'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.
A short left from Chonan. #T1#
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chonan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Chonan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chonan presses Abarai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Chonan prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
Abarai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chonan smiles and moves away. #CL#
Chonan closes the distance and clinches.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abarais head.
A short left from Chonan.
Chonan scores with a shoulder strike.
Chonan blocks the elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chonan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chonan has Abarai pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonan.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Chonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abarai fails to pull guard.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Chonan tries to throw a body punch but Abarai avoids it by throwing Chonan back against the ropes.
Piranha Chonan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Chonan.
Abarai goes for a takedown attempt but Chonan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Chonan pushes Abarai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Abarai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chonan just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Abarai is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Chonan scores with a hook to the body.
Chonan has Abarai pressed against the ropes.
Abarai being controlled against the ropes.
Chonan just leaning against Abarai, taking a breather.
Chonan stalling in the clinch.
Chonan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Abarai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Chonan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonan is leaning against Abarai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chonan clinches up with Abarai and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piranha Chonan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Abarai tries to keep at a distance but Chonan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chonan misses with a punch to the body.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chonan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Chonan slowing the pace effectively.
Abarai has had enough of the clinch but Chonan keeps him there for the moment.
Chonan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Chonan.
A short left from Chonan. #ROC#
Abarai is rocked!
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #T1#
Chonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abarai is still on wobbly legs! Can Chonan finish him?
Chonan presses Abarai against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Abarai seems to have recovered his senses.
Abarai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chonan lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chonan.
Abarai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abarai working aggressively here.
Chonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chonan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Chonan on the inside.
Chonan slows down the pace here. #T2#
Chonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan stands there with Abarai around his waist. Abarai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chonan is pushing Abarai up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chonan stalling.
Chonan'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.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Chonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Chonan.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abarai jumps guard but Chonan stands there with Abarai around his waist. Abarai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Piranha Chonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renji Abarai.
Chonan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Abarai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Chonan.
Chonan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abarai up against the ropes.
Abarai letting Chonan take a breather here.
Chonan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
Abarai tries to pull guard but Chonan forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Chonan lands a left hand.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Chonan tries a body shot but Abarai blocks it.
Chonan lands a hook that snaps the head of Abarai backwards.
Abarai is trying to pull guard but Chonan turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan lands an uppercut.
Chonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Chonan lands a right hand.
Renji Abarai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piranha Chonan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Chonan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Chonan won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piranha Chonan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chonan, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24

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

Event: Pulse 33
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Abarai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abarai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ostereguy sprawls and moves away.
Ostereguy throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Abarai counters with a shoot takedown. Ostereguy fights it but they end up in guard.
Abarai controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ostereguy is active off his back here, looking for 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.#SUB2#
Ostereguy is looking for a triangle but Abarai pushes his legs off easily.
Ostereguy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ostereguy is looking for a triangle but Abarai pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Ostereguy is working an open guard so Abarai takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ostereguy sprawls well. Ostereguy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
A head kick by Ostereguy misses #TD#
and Abarai counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Abarai is looking for a kimura but Ostereguy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abarai to get the leverage.
Ostereguy 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.
Ostereguy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ostereguy actively working from the bottom here.
Abarai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ostereguy is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Abarai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abarai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostereguy keeps working.
Ostereguy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ostereguy is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Abarai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Ostereguy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abarai pulls his head out easily.
Abarai wants to free his trapped foot but Ostereguy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ostereguy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abarai pulls his head out easily.
Abarai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ostereguy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ostereguy.
Ostereguy is trying to keep Abarai in close.
Abarai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ostereguy trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Ostereguy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abarai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Abarai 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. #SUB2#
Ostereguy working for submissions but it's allowed Abarai to get to half guard.
Abarai uses his free foot to push down on Ostereguy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ostereguy.
Abarai avoids the attempt from Ostereguy to control.#SUB#
Abarai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Abarai has hold of Ostereguy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ostereguy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T4#
Ostereguy is trying desperately to improve position.
Ostereguy tries to hold on but Abarai pushes him away. #SUB#
Abarai has hold of Ostereguy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ostereguy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ostereguy tries to lock up and control but Abarai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Abarai has control of Ostereguy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ostereguy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ostereguy is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Abarai stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Jab by Ostereguy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renji Abarai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ostereguy throws a series of strikes that have Abarai backpedaling.
Abarai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostereguy can do to turn this around?
Ostereguy misses with a double jab.
Abarai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ostereguy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ostereguy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Ostereguy tries to get set, Abarai tries to push him back and clinch up but Ostereguy manages to avoid the attempt.
Ostereguy throws a head kick but Abarai moves out of range.
Abarai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ostereguy throws a counter combo.
Ostereguy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ostereguy fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Abarai with that takedown attempt.
Ostereguy misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Ostereguy. #T1#
Ostereguy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ostereguy wants it to stay on the feet.
Renji Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abarai dives in for a single leg takedown but Ostereguy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
It seemed like Ostereguy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renji Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostereguy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Abarai eats them both and turns towards Ostereguy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abarai throws a leg kick but Ostereguy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ostereguy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abarai will feel that in the morning.
Sebastien Ostereguy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ostereguy avoids it really well and circles away.
Ostereguy lands with a shot to the body.
Ostereguy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abarai on the side of the head.
Abarai tries to close the distance and clinch but Ostereguy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Ostereguy throws a head kick but Abarai moves out of range. #KD2#
Ostereguy lands a big head kick that sends Abarai tumbling to the mat! Ostereguy takes a step backwards and waves Abarai back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Abarai is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ostereguy! Abarai is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastien Ostereguy!
Sebastien Ostereguy is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Pulse 30
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1##CL#
Chonan has closed the distance and engaged Abarai in a clinch.
I was talking to Chonan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chonan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Abarai jumps into guard, dragging Chonan to the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Abarai is trying to control the position but Chonan postures up. #SUB2#
Chonan wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Abarai's closed guard. He's half up but Abarai has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Abarai pivots and extends the arm, Chonan falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Abarai! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Renji Abarai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Pulse 26
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Gozu circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Gozu drives through with a takedown into Abarai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gozu wants to get up but he can't break Abarai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abarai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abarai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gozu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gozu wants to stand and escape but instead Abarai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Gozu pushes Abarai off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Gozu rushes Abarai and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Abarai gets control of Gozu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abarai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Abarai trying to keep a closed guard but Gozu is proving a slippery customer.
Gozu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Strikers. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Abarai looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gozu is defending well. Abarai quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gozu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Abarai celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renji Abarai!
Renji Abarai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pulse 22
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Abarai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Abarai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abarai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Tyson looking to sit in guard and control but Abarai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Abarai won't allow Tyson to sweep him here.
Abarai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Abarai has gone for a leg lock! Tyson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abarai's guard.#REVB#
Tyson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abarai works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Abarai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abarai wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Abarai is keeping the position.
Abarai can't keep his opponent in guard - Tyson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abarai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abarai.#SUB#
Tyson is posturing up here but Abarai has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tyson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tyson has to tap! Slick submission there by Abarai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renji Abarai!
An out of breath Renji Abarai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pulse 18: Elite
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Aldo scores with a nice strike.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Aldo with a hook.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the ropes.
Aldo lands an elbow that stopped Abarai in his tracks for a moment.
Aldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abarai.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Aldo forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renji Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abarai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abarai takes a shot to the head.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Abarai avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo digs a right hand into Abarai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abarai's gas tank.
Abarai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Abarai tries to pull guard but Aldo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abarai drops back down to his feet.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abarai is defending well for now.
Aldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aldo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Aldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Abarai blocks with his arms.
Aldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai checks a leg kick.#T3#
Aldo is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Aldo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
Abarai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aldo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but Abarai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abarai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Abarai tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aldo scores with a jab.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai is looking to counter the offense by Aldo and move into the clinch.
Aldo stuffs the takedown.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Abarai walks into a stiff left hand from Aldo.
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!
Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Aldo swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Abarai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Abarai slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Renji Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Abarai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abarai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai passes Aldo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aldo wants to control but Abarai is keeping busy.
Aldo keeping hold of Abarai's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Abarai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU#
Abarai decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Aldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Aldo leaves Abarai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abarai backing away here, and Aldo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renji Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Aldo throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Aldo there.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Anderson Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aldo sprawls and moves away.
Abarai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abarai somewhat.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Abarai has his takedown stuffed
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abarai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldo defends well and Abarai ends up having to push Aldo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai slips a jab from Aldo.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Aldo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.#T4#
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo thuds his right hand into Abarai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Abarai is rocked!
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Abarai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Abarai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
Abarai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abarai tries to clinch up
and Aldo counters with a big right hand! Oh Abarai is in trouble here! Aldo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!

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