Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 11: Joy vs Salieri
Date: Apr 02, 2019

#R1#
Wolfman connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dunning Kruger has been cut.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolfman.
Wolfman loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Kruger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wolfman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolfman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Wolfman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wolfman catches Kruger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruger throws a series of punches but Wolfman avoids them all with ease.
Kruger needs to keep his hands up - Wolfman had a free shot at his head there.
Wolfman feints and then cracks Kruger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruger down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolfman throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfman misses with a head kick.
Wolfman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruger's head.
Kruger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolfman. Wolfman obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wolfman throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolfman moves away.
Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfman.
Wolfman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Kruger moves out of range of the strikes.
Blitz Wolfman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Wolfman tries to keep at a distance but Kruger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruger lands a body shot.
Kruger looking to stall.
Wolfman throws an elbow but it misses.
Wolfman misses with some punches.
Kruger blocks the elbow strike.
Kruger trying to stall but Wolfman improves his position.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wolfman throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wolfman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruger's brow.
Wolfman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Wolfman lands an elbow just above Kruger 's eye.
Kruger looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolfman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruger backwards.
Wolfman lands an elbow inside that Kruger shrugs off. #CUT2#
Dunning Kruger's cut is getting worse.
Kruger blocks an uppercut.
Kruger takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Kruger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Wolfman as the two fighters clinch.
Wolfman presses Kruger against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfman lands an elbow just above Kruger 's eye.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolfman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruger misses with a body punch.
Kruger takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Dunning Kruger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wolfman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kruger misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruger takes an elbow to the temple.
Wolfman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolfman. #CUT2#
Jeez, Dunning Kruger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Blitz Wolfman!

Event: NSC 5: Hawk vs Scarn
Date: Mar 05, 2019

#R1#
Byyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Kruger tenderised Byyler's leg. Byyler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruger moves out of range of the strikes.
Byyler misses with a kick to the body
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byyler misses with a combination
and Kruger counters with a thumping low kick.
Kruger wants to slow Byyler down by chopping away at his legs.
Byyler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byyler - that will leave a mark!
Kruger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Byyler defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Byyler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kruger.
Byyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Byyler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Byyler moved away.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Byyler swinging wildly here.
Byyler throws a head kick but Kruger moves out of range.
Byyler throws a lazy head kick
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Byyler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kruger.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Byyler's front leg but catches the back leg as Byyler tries to avoid it.
Byyler throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Kruger counters with a head kick that drops Byyler to the mat! Byyler scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and pushes Byyler back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Byyler's ribcage. Byyler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger taking a breather.
Kruger tries to stall but Byyler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Byyler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruger lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruger.
Stalling in the clinch from Byyler. #T2##BC#
Byyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Byyler.
Byyler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kruger misses with a body shot.
Byyler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruger throws a leg kick
and Byyler counters with a one-two to the body.
Byyler throws a series of punches but Kruger avoids them all with ease.
Byyler lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Dunning Kruger has been cut.
That kick from Kruger tenderised Byyler's leg. Byyler is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Byyler drops Kruger with a beautiful combination! Kruger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Byyler is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Kruger is rocked!#CL#
Byyler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Byyler finish him?#BC#
Byyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byyler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively.
Byyler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruger looks winded!
Kruger switches off momentarily and Byyler cracks him with a monster right hand! Kruger topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Byyler dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Byyler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Byyler!
Hans Byyler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NSC 2 : Carsara vs Jackson
Date: Feb 12, 2019

#R1#
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Kruger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruger slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Dunning Kruger has been cut.
Escobar throws a body punch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar cracks Kruger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Kruger 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Kruger throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Kruger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar's knee momentarily.
Kruger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Kruger lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Kruger moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruger in his tracks.
Braulio Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruger tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar is wise to it.
Kruger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruger.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Braulio Escobar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Kruger slips a jab from Escobar.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Kruger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Escobar lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Escobar throws a jab when Kruger was well out of range.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruger in his tracks.
Kruger moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Kruger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Braulio Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Escobar misses with a left hand
enabling Kruger to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar is wise to it.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Kruger moves away and avoids it.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger is looking for the big counter here.
Kruger throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruger.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar scores with a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Dunning Kruger's cut even more.#T2#
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krugers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruger.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Kruger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kruger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escobar has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Escobar works over Kruger's head and body with a nice combination.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Kruger takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braulio Escobar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Kruger throws a counter combo.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar moves out of range as Kruger strikes.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruger moves away.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Kruger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar counters with a nice body shot.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Escobar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Jab by Escobar.
Escobar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
Braulio Escobar's cut is getting worse.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kruger does it's job there.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Kruger counters with a straight right hand.
Kruger dodges the punch combination from Escobar. #T2#
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruger.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Kruger misses its intended target.
Kruger walks into a left hand.
Kruger misses with a hook
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Kruger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar will feel that in the morning.
Dunning Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kruger misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a nice body shot.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruger.
Kruger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Braulio Escobar.
Well Escobar 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Braulio Escobar!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Braulio Escobar!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Braulio Escobar!

Braulio Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Braulio Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Trash Fights 1
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Sexton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sexton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sexton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sexton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sexton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sexton dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sexton looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruger takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Dunning Kruger has been cut.
A jab from Kruger misses. #CL#
Sexton clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sexton.
Kruger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sexton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kruger lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruger trying to control the position but instead, Sexton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kruger into the cage.
A body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger can't find room to land a body shot as Sexton controls the action.
Sexton prevents a body shot from Kruger.
Sexton is trying to force a seperation but Kruger has the dominant position.#T1##TD2#
Kruger has Sexton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kruger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sexton tumbling to the mat - Kruger dives into Sexton's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sexton wants to stand and escape but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Sexton keeps moving.
Sexton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruger controls the pace.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Kruger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sexton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kruger, into his guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruger is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kruger stands and throws Sexton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sexton is looking for a sweep.
Kruger working away.
Sexton is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Sexton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruger wants to control for a moment but Sexton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sexton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sexton tries to kick Kruger off but Kruger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sexton wants to get back to full guard.
Kruger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sexton's thigh. Sexton counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sexton 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kruger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sexton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kruger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Sexton blocks nicely.
Sexton wants to stand but Kruger is controlling the position. #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.
Sexton's corner calls for a 1-2. Sexton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dunning Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dunning Kruger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Kruger misses.
Sexton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sexton rushes Kruger and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sexton - that landed with a thud.
Kruger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sexton backwards.
Sexton tries to land a knee to the head but Kruger blocks with his arms.
Sexton wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Sexton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sexton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruger. Kruger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sexton moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Sexton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sexton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sexton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sexton fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Sexton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Sexton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruger on the side of the head.
Kruger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sexton's calf.
Nice straight punches there by Sexton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sexton.
Seth Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Kruger.
Kruger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a looping right.
Kruger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kruger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sexton misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruger.
Kruger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sexton checks a leg kick. #CL#
Sexton closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Kruger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sexton.
Kruger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger tries to throw a body punch but Sexton avoids it by throwing Kruger back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Sexton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sexton fails to land with a series of punches.
Sexton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruger.
Sexton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sexton finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruger's head.
Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sexton.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Sexton's head but Sexton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger misses with a body kick.
Sexton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruger sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Jab, jab by Sexton - just one landing. #CUT#
That has opened up Dunning Kruger's cut even more.
Sexton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruger on the side of the head.
Sexton wants to clinch but Kruger slips to the side
and Kruger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Sexton clinches up against the cage.
Kruger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sexton's efforts to push away.
Kruger digs a right hand underneath Sexton's ribcage. Sexton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruger gets through Sexton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sexton prevents a body shot from Kruger.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sexton lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Sexton.
Kruger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kruger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sexton up against the cage.
Kruger has Sexton pressed against the cage, preventing Sexton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Kruger leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kruger working aggressively here.
Sexton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sexton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kruger blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger looking to stall. #BC#
Sexton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Sexton.
Nice shot lands for Kruger.#CUT2#
It looks like Seth Sexton has been cut.
Sexton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sexton moves in looking to clinch but Kruger pushes him off.
Sexton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab.
Sexton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruger circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Sexton coming out on top.
Sexton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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 Seth Sexton will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sexton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sexton.
That kick from Kruger tenderised Sexton's leg. Sexton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sexton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sexton lands a jab to the nose.
Kruger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seth Sexton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sexton darts in trying to clinch
and Kruger counters with a thumping low kick.
Sexton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruger keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sexton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kruger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kruger looking to control.
Sexton with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kruger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sexton won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Kruger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sexton defends it easily.
Sexton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sexton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kruger is tightening it up a little... Sexton has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sexton reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sexton taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kruger!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dunning Kruger!
Dunning Kruger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Seth Sexton had this to say: 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.

Event: PFC 60 Reich vs Com*
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Kruger misses with a looping right.
Dassler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dassler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dassler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dassler 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.
Dassler throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Dassler'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.#SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kruger won't allow Dassler to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dassler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kruger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Dassler throwing shots but Kruger is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Kruger is defending well. #SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
Dassler stops Kruger from getting back to his feet.
Kruger is trying to maintain the position but Dassler is very close to passing his half guard.
Kruger is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
Dassler working the head and body with strikes.
Kruger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dassler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kruger defending well though. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kruger defends it well.
Kruger gets back to full guard. #T4#
Dassler is pushing down on Kruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Dassler has managed to sneak the leg through.#ES2#
Kruger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dassler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Dassler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dassler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kruger is fending him off so far but Dassler persists. Nope, Kruger circles away and we're back to standing.
Kruger lands a nice shot that snaps Dassler's head back.
Kruger throws a body punch but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger works Dassler's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dassler blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Kruger throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dassler counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adi Dassler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kruger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruger misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Dassler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dassler postures up.
Adi Dassler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger is trying to control the position but Dassler postures up.
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dassler with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Dassler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dassler has Kruger in his guard.#REVB#
Kruger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruger tries to stand but Dassler is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dassler has his foot on Kruger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruger works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruger stays in close to Dassler's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Dassler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kruger is looking to stand up but Dassler won't let him. #SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kruger sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger preventing the sweep.
Kruger stands and throws Dassler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dassler regains half guard.
Dassler tries to roll over but Kruger keeps him under control.
Kruger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kruger is trying to control the action in half guard but Dassler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SU2#
Kruger gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dunning Kruger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dassler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kruger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruger throws a leg kick which misses Dassler's front leg but catches the back leg as Dassler tries to avoid it.
Kruger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruger misses the target.
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Dassler is looking to counter the offense by Kruger and move into the clinch.#T4#
Kruger throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler shoots for a double leg takedown but Kruger sprawls well. He's pushed Dassler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kruger gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Dassler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Dassler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruger has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruger is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kruger sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dunning Kruger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kruger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dassler is out of range.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Dassler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dassler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Dassler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger is looking to control Dassler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kruger avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruger is looking to improve his position.
Dassler stops Kruger from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a kimura but Kruger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dassler to get the leverage.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dassler prevents Kruger from improving his position.
Kruger pushes Dassler off looking to stand but Dassler dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Kruger defends the submission attempt.
Kruger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dassler is pushing down on Kruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Dassler has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dassler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dassler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kruger tries to kick Dassler off but Dassler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Kruger defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dassler seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger tries to get to full guard but Dassler has control of the leg.
Dassler is nestled in close to Kruger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB#
Dassler is working for a submission of some sort.
Kruger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dassler. #SUB#
Dassler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruger is just riding it out for now. Dassler eventually gives up the hold.
Dassler looks to land a strike but Kruger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dassler throws a strike but Kruger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dassler is looking to sweep but instead, Kruger has passed into half guard. #T4#
Kruger trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dassler with the active half guard here but Kruger passes nicely into side control.
Kruger wants to stand but Dassler has his arm trapped.
Kruger wants to control but Dassler is keeping him busy.
Dassler is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruger is chipping away with strikes.
Kruger wants to control but Dassler is keeping him busy.
Dassler is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adi Dassler.
I think Dassler 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adi Dassler!

Event: PFC 53 Pate vs Crank
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Kruger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sepultra's waist but Sepultra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kruger off to one side.
Sepultra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sepultra throws a body shot but no joy.
Sepultra on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Sepultra has been cut.
Kruger throws a jab but it's blocked by Sepultra.
Kruger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Dunning Kruger has been cut.
Sepultra scoring well with a low kick there.
Sepultra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sepultra.
Sepultra 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.
Sepultra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kruger will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Kruger clinches up with Sepultra and pushes him back against the cage.
Sepultra gets underhooks to prevent Kruger's takedown attempt. #T1#
Kruger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kruger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sepultra walks away with a smile on his face. Kruger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Damien Sepultra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dunning Kruger.
Sepultra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruger misses with an uppercut
and Sepultra counters with a nice body shot.
Sepultra's corner calls for a 1-2. Sepultra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Damien Sepultra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sepultra blocks a jab.
Kruger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sepultra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Kruger misses.
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Sepultra pushes Kruger away with a front kick.#T2#
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Sepultra lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sepultra throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Sepultra #TD2#
and Kruger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Sepultra keeps moving.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sepultra keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Sepultra controls Kruger momentarily but Kruger frees himself.
Sepultra seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Sepultra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kruger passes Sepultra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sepultra is trying to get back to full guard.
Kruger is looking to advance position but Sepultra won't allow it.
Sepultra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruger. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruger trying to pass the guard but Sepultra defending well.
Sepultra keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Sepultra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kruger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kruger wants to free his trapped foot but Sepultra is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kruger working the head and body with strikes.
Sepultra is trying to maintain the position but Kruger is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dunning Kruger will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sepultra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kruger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruger throws a sloppy body shot
and Sepultra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruger tries to close the distance and clinch but Sepultra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Sepultra.
Sepultra throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Kruger feints the counter takedown.
Kruger takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger with a poor takedown
and Sepultra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sepultra leaves Kruger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Sepultra counters with a quick kick to the body but Kruger blocks it.#T1#
Kruger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sepultra.
Sepultra tries to land a front kick but Kruger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruger works Sepultra's body with a nice hook.
Kruger throws a hook to the side of Sepultra's head but Sepultra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sepultra counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Dunning Kruger's cut even more.
Sepultra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sepultra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruger.
Damien Sepultra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dunning Kruger.#T2#
Sepultra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruger.
Sepultra slips under a jab.
Sepultra was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kruger tries to clinch up.
Kruger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Sepultra - just one landing.
Kruger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sepultra swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sepultra moves away.
Sepultra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sepultra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kruger eats them both and turns towards Sepultra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kruger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Kruger is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Dunning Kruger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kruger wants to stay close but Sepultra steps back to make room for something. Kruger seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Sepultra and Kruger drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Damien Sepultra!
After winning the bout, Damien Sepultra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 47 Penn vs Jorma
Date: Jun 22, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Kruger.
Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger with the counter takedown but Ford avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.
Ford attempts a counter takedown but Kruger avoids it well and moves away.
Kruger scores with a jab to the head.
Ford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kruger avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Kruger throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Kruger moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Ford darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ford is working for a kimura here but Kruger manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ford's guard.
Kruger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruger trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Kruger advances to half guard.
Kruger trying to control from Ford's half guard. Ford has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Ford trying to keep a closed guard but Kruger is proving a slippery customer.
Kruger wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ford trying to control the position.
Ford keeping full guard, as Kruger tries to pass. #T3#
Kruger throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kruger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Ford wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Kruger connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kruger defends it easily.
Kruger working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB#
Kruger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kruger has managed to get both his arms back between Ford's legs - danger averted.
Kruger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ford is trying to control the position but Kruger postures up.
Kruger is looking to stand up but Ford won't let him.
Ford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kruger is in close to Ford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kruger throwing strikes from guard but Ford blocks nicely.
Kruger wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Kruger landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dunning Kruger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Kruger moves out of range easily.
Ford moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Ford misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Kruger pushes Ford up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford tries to pull guard but Kruger holds him up against the cage and eventually Ford drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Kruger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ford is looking to reverse the position.
Ford is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ford tries to bench press Kruger off him but Kruger keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ford down.
Kruger is putting a hurting on Ford here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruger trying to control the action but Ford is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ford is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kruger goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kruger's guard! Nice work there by Ford! #SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Ford from controlling successfully.
Ford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kruger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Ford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kruger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kruger working for submissions but it's allowed Ford to get to half guard. #T3#
Kruger manages to get to full guard.
Ford wants to pass the guard but Kruger is keeping the position.
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Kruger.
Ford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Ford trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ford is pushing down on Kruger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kruger is fighting to maintain full guard but Ford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working. #SUB#
Ford is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kruger to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kruger controls Ford momentarily but Ford frees himself. #SUB2#
Kruger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dunning Kruger 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Ford gets a double leg takedown into Kruger's guard.#SUB2#
Ford avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kruger has his feet on Ford's thighs here. He's pushed Ford 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! Ford screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dunning Kruger!
A relieved looking Dunning Kruger 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: PFC 42 McGuire vs Mayhem
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Krossi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Kruger tries to buck Krossi off but Krossi is having none of it.
Krossi is looking to take a break and control but Kruger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krossi tries to stand but Kruger is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruger struggling a bit here.
Krossi slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Krossi working away.
Kruger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krossi slows the pace down.
Kruger is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kruger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruger wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kruger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krossi throws a fast counter high kick but Kruger manages to duck under it in time.
Krossi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kari Krossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Kruger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kruger 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#
Krossi is trying to stand back up but Kruger is controlling him
Kruger trying to mount his opponent but Krossi defends it.
Krossi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krossi trying to hold on to Kruger's head to control him but Kruger postures up.
Kruger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Krossi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kruger throws an elbow that misses. Krossi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kruger's guard. Nice move by Krossi!#REVB#
Krossi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kruger controls Krossi momentarily but Krossi frees himself.
Krossi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kruger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krossi stands up over Kruger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krossi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kruger's guard.
Krossi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Krossi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kruger wants to slow Krossi down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Krossi moves into the clinch.
Kruger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Krossi jumps guard.
Krossi has his hands on Kruger's head, controlling the position.
Kruger stopping the sweep attempt from Krossi.
Krossi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kari Krossi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krossi working a defensive guard but Kruger passes into half guard.
Kruger wants to control but Krossi is keeping him busy.
Kruger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Kruger seems to be looking for submissions.
Kruger is thwarting Krossi's attempts to control the position.
Kruger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krossi has his hands clasped together around Kruger's back. He's all about the action.
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. Kruger connects with a nice short shot to Krossi's temple. #SUB#
Kruger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krossi is positioning himself well to prevent Kruger advancing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krossi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Krossi wants to improve his position but Kruger is controlling well.
Krossi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krossi is trying to keep Kruger in close.
Kruger stops Krossi from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kruger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krossi blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Krossi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Krossi tries to score with some ground and pound. Kruger controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kruger tries to bench press Krossi off him but Krossi keeps the position.
Krossi is staying tight to Kruger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Krossi throws an elbow but Kruger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kruger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krossi's best efforts.
Kruger is staying active underneath Krossi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Krossi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kruger controls his leg.
Krossi controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kruger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krossi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Krossi clinches up with Kruger and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Krossi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Krossi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Krossi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kruger's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Dunning Kruger has been cut.
Kruger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krossi.
Kruger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krossi moves away.#TD2#
Krossi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krossi wants to control but Kruger is keeping him busy.
Krossi working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger controls the position for a moment.
Krossi trying to control the position but Kruger is working away. #T1#
Krossi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Krossi wants to control the pace but Kruger is squirming around nicely.
Kruger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kruger manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Kruger is defending against the submission attempts here by Krossi.
Dunning Kruger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Krossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kruger keeps working.
Kruger trying to control but Krossi postures up.
Krossi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Krossi passes into side control, despite Kruger's attempt to control the position.
Krossi tries to stand but Kruger is controlling his head. #T3#
Kruger is looking for a sweep.
Krossi taking a breather here.
Kruger stops Krossi from passing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kari Krossi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krossi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Krossi gets tackled into the cage by Kruger. Kruger maintains the clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kruger presses Krossi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Krossi pulls Kruger into guard.
Krossi controlling Kruger's posture.
Kruger passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kruger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krossi defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Krossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Krossi 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 36 Kwon vs Brophy
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Parade just misses with a punch to the body.
Parade backing away here, and Kruger unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parade connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Dunning Kruger has been cut.
Parade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kruger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kruger moves away from the strike by Parade.
Nice defenses there by Parade.
Parade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kruger moves out of range as Parade strikes.
Kruger throws the kick towards the body but Parade avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade moves out of range of the leg kick from Kruger.
Parade lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Parade's head coaches at Jed's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Parade.
Parade lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parade.#T1#
Parade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Parade misses the target.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Parade moves away and avoids it.
Parade digs a good body shot into Kruger's ribs.
Parade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
A lazy left from Kruger finds it's target.
Parade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parade ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Parade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruger.
Parade takes a swing at Kruger's ribcage but misses.
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Parade saw that one coming.#T2#
Kruger walks into a stiff left hand from Parade.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parade stalks Kruger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kruger's face. Kruger staggers backwards, shaken.
Parade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruger misses with a hook
letting Parade counter with a right hand.
Parade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parade jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
Parade throws out a loose jab but Kruger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Parade.
Parade scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Kruger is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Dunning Kruger's cut even more.
Parade moves in close and cracks Kruger with a massive right hand! Kruger, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Parade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rage Parade!
Our winner, Rage Parade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 26 Stone vs Li
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight right.
Walsh flicks out a counter leg kick but The Terror Of The Island steps away.
Walsh ducks under a wild hook from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body punch but Walsh moves out of range.
Walsh tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Walsh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Walsh showed some decent athleticism there.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror Of The Island regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walsh.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walsh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
The Terror Of The Island has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Walsh throws a big right hand that misses.
The Terror Of The Island keeping moving, preventing Walsh from controlling successfully.
The Terror Of The Island 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.
The Terror Of The Island knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walsh on the ground.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh trying to control the position from guard on top but The Terror Of The Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but The Terror Of The Island blocks nicely. #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.
Walsh trying to control the position from guard on top but The Terror Of The Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walsh lands with a good body shot.
Walsh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walsh there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.#TD2#
Walsh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Walsh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Terror Of The Island is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
The Terror Of The Island tries to bench press Walsh off him but Walsh keeps the position. #SUB2#
Walsh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Walsh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Terror Of The Island knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Who's going to make the next move?#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.
Walsh wants to control for a moment but The Terror Of The Island uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The Terror Of The Island regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walsh.
Walsh postures up in The Terror Of The Island's guard and throws a big left but The Terror Of The Island blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh trying to move into half guard but instead The Terror Of The Island has managed to sweep!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikey Walsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
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#
Walsh slips under a jab from The Terror Of The Island.
Nice cross by Walsh.
The Terror Of The Island dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Terror Of The Island loads up on a big right hand but Walsh slips the punch.
Walsh is trying to counter with his kicks.
Walsh with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Terror Of The Island cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walsh cracks The Terror Of The Island with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walsh looks to throw a body kick
enabling The Terror Of The Island to counter with a crisp jab.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook
and Walsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Walsh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Walsh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Terror Of The Island was covering up waiting for the punch and Walsh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walsh tries to free his leg and advance position but The Terror Of The Island is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh is fighting to break The Terror Of The Island's control of his arms but The Terror Of The Island is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Walsh looking to sit in guard and control but The Terror Of The Island gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The Terror Of The Island looking to sit in guard and control but Walsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Walsh tries to free his leg and advance position but The Terror Of The Island is retaining full guard.
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh tries to free his leg and advance position but The Terror Of The Island is retaining full guard.
The Terror Of The Island lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The Terror Of The Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walsh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
The Terror Of The Island trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walsh being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Walsh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Terror Of The Island defends it easily.#SUB2#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform us that Walsh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Walsh is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Walsh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Terror Of The Island defends it easily.
The Terror Of The Island has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Walsh working a defensive guard but The Terror Of The Island manages to pass into side control anyway.
The Terror Of The Island content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kromog The Terror Of The Island will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walsh looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
Walsh with a poor takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a right hand to the body.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a hook. Walsh ducked under it nicely.
Walsh misses with a shot to the body
and The Terror Of The Island connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikey Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Terror Of The Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walsh moves away.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range of the body kick from Walsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh throws a leg kick
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Walsh dives in and scores a takedown into The Terror Of The Island's guard.
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Walsh advances to half guard.
Walsh trying to control from half guard but The Terror Of The Island is working away.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to improve his position.
The Terror Of The Island is working hard here to advance position.
Walsh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Terror Of The Island trying to control from the bottom.
Walsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Terror Of The Island keeps working.
The Terror Of The Island is looking to improve his position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walsh trying to control the action but The Terror Of The Island is working from the bottom.
Walsh prevents The Terror Of The Island from improving his position.
The Terror Of The Island won't allow Walsh to pass to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Walsh misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a right hand to the body.
Walsh throws a head kick that The Terror Of The Island semi-blocks. #T3#
The Terror Of The Island scores with a punch to the head.
The Terror Of The Island misses with an uppercut.
Walsh misses with a body punch
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a stiff right hand.
Walsh scores with a three punch combo!
Walsh missing with a left hand there. The Terror Of The Island was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walsh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a right hand to the body.
Walsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Terror Of The Island moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for The Terror Of The Island, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island misses its target.
The Terror Of The Island looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
Walsh shoots in looking for a takedown but The Terror Of The Island manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Walsh.
Walsh throws a body kick that misses
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a looping left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh slips under a jab from The Terror Of The Island.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Terror Of The Island pinned against the cage. The Terror Of The Island gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kromog The Terror Of The Island showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Terror Of The Island 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kromog The Terror Of The Island!

Event: *PPV: imPULSE
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Walsh moves away from the strike by Date.
Nice body kick there by Walsh.
Walsh throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Date.
A punch lands to the side of Walsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
Walsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Date.
Walsh avoids the body shot from Date.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh moves out of range as Date strikes.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Walsh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Date on his heels. He'll look to pass Date's guard now, I'm sure.
Walsh wants to pass the guard but Date is keeping the position.
Walsh looking to sit in guard and control but Date gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Walsh wants to sweep here but Date controlling him for the moment.
Walsh trying to control the position.
Walsh is really struggling to control Date but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Date is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Date stopping the sweep attempt from Walsh.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walsh is trying to control the position but Date postures up.
Date not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Walsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Walsh, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Date takes a swing at Walsh's ribcage but misses.
Lee Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walsh throws a wild body kick that Date sees coming a mile off.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Date scores with a punch to the head.
Date throws a hook but Walsh blocks it.
Walsh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Date throws a series of punches but Walsh avoids them all with ease.
Walsh throws the kick towards the body but Date avoids it.#TD#
Walsh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Date avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walsh.
Walsh moves nicely into side control.
Date regains half guard there - taking advantage of Walsh's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Walsh trying to control the action but Date is working from the bottom. #T4#
Walsh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Date keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Date keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Date is staying active underneath Walsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Date makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Date.
Walsh stays in close to Date's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Walsh slips under a jab from Date.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walsh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Date connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walsh's hands.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date lands an overhand right.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walsh.
Date will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Date might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walsh defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Date is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walsh.
Walsh defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walsh under the eye.
Walsh with a poor takedown
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Date throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Date. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Date.
Walsh throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Walsh goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Date! But no joy.
Walsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Walsh.
Walsh scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A big right from Date misses.
Walsh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Walsh!
Walsh walks into a straight right hand from Date.#CUT2#
Mikey Walsh's cut is getting worse.
Mikey Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walsh.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Walsh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Date but Date pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walsh tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walsh moves away from the strike by Date. #T3#
Walsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Walsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Date has knocked Walsh down with a huge combo! Date steps away and waves a wobbly Walsh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Walsh is rocked!
Date fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Walsh moves out of range as Date strikes.
Lee Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh is looking to land body kicks.
Walsh tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A countering left hand to the body from Date misses.
Walsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Walsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Mikey Walsh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Date measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Walsh! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lee Date!
Lee Date 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: PFC 10 Tournament Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Walsh looks for the body kick but Sambor saw that one coming.
Walsh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Sambor counter with a right hand.
Sambor slaps away a takedown attempt from Walsh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sambor scores with a decent looking hook.
Sambor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambor throws a series of punches but Walsh avoids them all with ease.
Walsh attempts a counter takedown but Sambor avoids it well and moves away.
Walsh shoots in but no luck this time.
Sambor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sambor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
A jab lands there for Sambor.
Walsh lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick from Sambor misses.
Sambor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walsh scores with a nice body kick.
Walsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sambor throws out a powerful jab.
Walsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sambor manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Sambor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sambor ducks right into an uppercut from Walsh.
Walsh misses with a body kick.#T2#
Walsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sambor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sambor as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sambor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sambor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sambor tries to work over Walsh's front leg with a kick but Walsh checks it.
Walsh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Walsh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Walsh.
Sambor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Walsh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Walsh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walsh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sambor eats them both and turns towards Walsh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Walsh throws a sloppy head kick and Sambor moves out of range easily.
Sambor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sambor looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
Sambor throws a jab when Walsh was well out of range.
Sambor throws the left hand but Walsh avoids the punch easily.
Walsh blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walsh.#T4##CL#
Walsh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walsh is trying to break free.
Sambor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walsh dodges an elbow strike from Sambor. #TD#
Walsh jumps guard and drags Sambor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walsh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Walsh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Walsh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Walsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A combination from Walsh does no damage.
Walsh misses with a right hand
and Sambor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Walsh.
A big right from Sambor misses.
A big left from Sambor misses.
Walsh digs a good hook to Sambor's body.
Walsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Sambor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sambor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walsh misses with a combination
enabling Sambor to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Walsh is looking to land body kicks.
Sambor takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Jaromir Sambor has been cut.
Sambor cracks Walsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sambor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walsh.
Walsh throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Walsh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sambor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walsh is in Sambor's guard.
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
Walsh trying to control but Sambor is working from the bottom. #T2#
Walsh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walsh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walsh works over Sambor with some ground and pound from guard.
Sambor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sambor keeping moving, preventing Walsh from controlling successfully.
Walsh working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Walsh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.
Walsh wants to control from the top but Sambor keeps moving.
Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Walsh trying to control but Sambor is working from the bottom.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Sambor has wrist control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walsh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Walsh 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.
Walsh postures up.
Walsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sambor is keeping the position for now.
Sambor is trying to keep Walsh in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sambor misses with a straight left.
Walsh lands a front kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Sambor misses #TD#
so Walsh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walsh throws an elbow that misses. Sambor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walsh's guard. Nice move by Sambor!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Walsh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaromir Sambor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sambor moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Sambor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walsh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sambor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Walsh gets a takedown into half guard.
Walsh 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.
Sambor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sambor gets back to full guard. #T1#
Walsh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh trying to control but Sambor is working from the bottom.
Walsh stands up over Sambor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sambor keeping moving, preventing Walsh from controlling successfully.
Walsh chips away with some ground and pound.
Walsh landing some decent shots from guard.
Walsh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mikey Walsh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Walsh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walsh advances nicely into full mount.
Walsh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#
Sambor is rocked!
Walsh landing strikes from the mount and Sambor is in trouble!
Sambor is still in real trouble! Can Walsh finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Walsh! Sambor is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikey Walsh!
Mikey Walsh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 2- Benign Beginnings
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Walsh throws a head kick that misses.
Sclounce looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sclounce , pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Walsh.
Sclounce is trying to pull guard but Walsh has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Walsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sclounce misses with a takedown
and Walsh counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sclounce to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Walsh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mikey Walsh!
Our winner, Mikey Walsh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Pulse 98 - Driver vs McGuire
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Syrowatka.
Walsh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Walsh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Syrowatka.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
Walsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Syrowatka stuns Walsh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Syrowatka throws a hook but Walsh avoids it easily.
Syrowatka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Walsh has managed to clinch.
Walsh looking to throw knees to the head but Syrowatka is blocking nicely.
Walsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Syrowatka backwards.
Syrowatka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Syrowatka trying to stall but Walsh improves his position. #BC#
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Syrowatka as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syrowatka misses with a low kick.
Walsh is looking to counter punch.
Artur Syrowatka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syrowatka throws out the jab. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Walsh, right into the meat.
Syrowatka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Syrowatka lands a slapping body shot.
Syrowatka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Syrowatka throws a nice looking combination but Walsh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syrowatka walks into a left hand.
Syrowatka misses with a two punch combination.
Syrowatka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walsh counters with a one-two to the body.
Syrowatka missing with a left hand there. Walsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Syrowatka lands with a nice combination. Walsh backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh tries to clinch up.
Syrowatka tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Walsh counters by clinching up.
Syrowatka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Walsh connects with a knee to the head.
Walsh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Syrowatka blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Walsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walsh misses with a straight right.
Walsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Walsh. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Syrowatka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syrowatka defending well as Walsh loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Syrowatka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Syrowatka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Syrowatka scores with a four punch combination!
Walsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka slips a jab and a cross from Walsh.
Walsh thuds a left hand into Syrowatka's body.
Syrowatka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walsh counters with a head kick. That will keep Syrowatka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Syrowatka tries to bum rush Walsh with a series of wild strikes but Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walsh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Syrowatka is out of range and Walsh settles back down.
Nice body punch from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
Mikey Walsh's cut is getting worse.
A jab from Syrowatka misses.
Syrowatka looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
Syrowatka fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Walsh closes the distance and clinches.
Walsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Walsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walsh misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Walsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walsh shoots for a takedown but Syrowatka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Walsh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Syrowatka. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh throws a combination. Syrowatka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Artur Syrowatka has been cut.
Syrowatka looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
Walsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Syrowatka throws a head kick that misses.
Walsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walsh wants to clinch.
Walsh throws a shot from downtown. Syrowatka moves away and avoids it.
Syrowatka is working the combinations to good effect here.
Syrowatka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Walsh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Syrowatka tries to break the clinch but Walsh is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artur Syrowatka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Walsh scores with a hook.
Syrowatka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walsh rather than just go for the knockout.
Syrowatka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Syrowatka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syrowatka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walsh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Syrowatka is out of range.
Walsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walsh looks to land a combination but Syrowatka avoids it well.
Walsh throws an overhand right that lands on Syrowatka's shoulder, as Syrowatka tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrowatka looks to land a combination but Walsh avoids it well.
Walsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Artur Syrowatka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syrowatka misses with a wild combination.
Syrowatka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Syrowatka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walsh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Walsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Syrowatka misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walsh checks a leg kick.
Walsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Syrowatka circles away.
Syrowatka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Walsh misses the shot to the body.
Walsh moves in looking to clinch but Syrowatka pushes him off.
Syrowatka tries to bum rush Walsh with a series of wild strikes but Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Syrowatka 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.
Syrowatka avoids the body shot from Walsh. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Walsh.
Syrowatka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walsh.
Syrowatka throws a series of punches but Walsh avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walsh tries to clinch but Syrowatka moves out of range.
Walsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Syrowatka. No joy for Walsh on that attempt.
Syrowatka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Syrowatka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Syrowatka wants it to stay on the feet.
Syrowatka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syrowatka swings for the body but Walsh moves out of range.
Walsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Syrowatka moves away.
Syrowatka throws a combination. Walsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Walsh looks to throw the jab but Syrowatka is out of range. #T3#
Walsh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Syrowatka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Walsh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Artur Syrowatka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syrowatka misses with the combination.
No joy there for Syrowatka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Walsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Walsh clinches with his opponent.
Syrowatka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walsh keeps control of Syrowatka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walsh with a knee to the head.
Walsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mikey Walsh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Syrowatka's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Walsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Syrowatka avoids the damage to the body.
Syrowatka is pressed up against the cage. Walsh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Syrowatka down to the mat. Syrowatka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walsh throws a jab when Syrowatka was well out of range.
Syrowatka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walsh. #CL#
Walsh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syrowatka is trying to maintain a safe position but Walsh gets an underhook and turns Syrowatka into the cage.
Walsh lands a nice knee to the body.
Walsh lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Syrowatka breaks the clinch.
Walsh moves in looking to clinch but Syrowatka pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syrowatka. Walsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Syrowatka circles away.
Walsh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking cross lands there for Syrowatka.
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 Mikey Walsh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walsh is looking to clinch.
Walsh looks to throw the jab but Syrowatka is out of range. #CL#
Walsh has closed the distance and engaged Syrowatka in a clinch.
Walsh has Syrowatka pressed against the cage, preventing Syrowatka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Walsh keeps control of Syrowatka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Syrowatka blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syrowatka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syrowatka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Syrowatka thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrowatka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walsh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Syrowatka misses with a body kick.
Walsh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Walsh moves into the clinch.#T1#
Walsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Syrowatka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Walsh looking to throw knees to the head but Syrowatka is blocking nicely.
Syrowatka tries to throw a body punch but Walsh avoids it by throwing Syrowatka back against the cage.
Walsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walsh prevents Syrowatka from breaking the clinch.
Walsh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Syrowatka breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Syrowatka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Syrowatka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walsh tries for a takedown but Syrowatka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Syrowatka misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Syrowatka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Walsh gets a clinch. #BC#
Walsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walsh drops his hands momentarily and Syrowatka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Walsh forces Syrowatka back against the cage and clinches.
Walsh misses with a knee to the head.
Walsh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Syrowatka up against the cage.
Walsh lands an elbow inside.
Walsh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
That has opened up Artur Syrowatka's cut even more.
Walsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Syrowatka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Syrowatka tries to circle away but Walsh has him pinned against the cage.
Walsh holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Walsh misses with an elbow over the top.
Walsh is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh tries to throw a body punch but Syrowatka avoids it by throwing Walsh back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Syrowatka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Syrowatka has had enough of the clinch but Walsh keeps him there for the moment.
Walsh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walsh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Syrowatka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Syrowatka is looking to break free of the clinch but Walsh has double underhooks.
Walsh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Syrowatka.
Walsh tries a knee to the head but Syrowatka blocks it.
Walsh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Syrowatka up against the cage.#BC2#
Syrowatka breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Walsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syrowatka's sensitive parts.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but Syrowatka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Syrowatka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syrowatka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Syrowatka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walsh throws a shot from downtown. Syrowatka moves away and avoids it.
Syrowatka misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but Syrowatka shows good takedown defense.
Walsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Syrowatka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walsh 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: PFN 9 - Chosen One
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Walsh looks to land a combination. The Terror Of The Island sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Walsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
Walsh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Walsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Terror Of The Island makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a hook but Walsh blocks it.
Walsh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Terror Of The Island has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Walsh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight right.
Walsh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Walsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Terror Of The Island defends well and Walsh ends up having to push The Terror Of The Island into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walsh looks to score with a jab to the body but The Terror Of The Island is just out of range.
The Terror Of The Island throws a shot from downtown. Walsh moves away and avoids it.
The Terror Of The Island lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a left hand but Walsh moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
The Terror Of The Island gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walsh to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Walsh throwing strikes but missing.
The Terror Of The Island manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walsh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Walsh trying to keep a closed guard but The Terror Of The Island is proving a slippery customer.
Walsh 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walsh trying to keep a closed guard but The Terror Of The Island is proving a slippery customer.
Walsh is striking from the bottom but The Terror Of The Island uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Walsh is looking for a sweep. The Terror Of The Island is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walsh trying to get back to full guard but The Terror Of The Island takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The Terror Of The Island takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Terror Of The Island looking to control but Walsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Terror Of The Island knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walsh on the ground.#T3#
Walsh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Terror Of The Island trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walsh is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Terror Of The Island trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walsh really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The Terror Of The Island throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Walsh regains half guard.
The Terror Of The Island working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Walsh's thigh. Walsh counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
The Terror Of The Island has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Walsh to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! The Terror Of The Island is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Walsh pulls down on the head and he's put The Terror Of The Island to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikey Walsh!
Mikey Walsh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFN - 8 - Heart
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Walsh scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Luca Conti has been cut.
Luca Conti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conti looks to land a combination but Walsh avoids it well.
Walsh with the counter takedown but Conti avoids it easily.
Walsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conti pinned against the cage. Conti gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Conti misses the target.
Walsh ducks under a wild hook from Conti.
Walsh scores with a sloppy right hand. Conti should have avoided that one.
Walsh throws a series of punches but Conti moves out of range.
Walsh shoots in for a double leg but Conti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Conti rushes Walsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walsh misses with a punch to the body.
Walsh tries to circle away but Conti has him pinned against the cage.
Walsh is trying to drag Conti to the mat but Conti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luca Conti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Walsh.
Walsh takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Conti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walsh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Walsh gets control of Conti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walsh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Conti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Conti won't allow Walsh to sweep him here.
Conti wants to control from the top but Walsh keeps moving.
Conti is really struggling to control Walsh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Walsh trying to control the position. #T2#
Conti trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Walsh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conti defends well.#SUB2#
Walsh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walsh's head.
Walsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conti is one step ahead there.
Conti advances position into side control!#T3#
Walsh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walsh is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Walsh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conti pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Walsh looking for submissions off his back.
Walsh gets back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Walsh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conti throws a big right hand that misses.
Conti trying to control but Walsh is working from the bottom.
Walsh 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#
Walsh wants to control but Conti is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conti tries to get to full guard but Walsh has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Walsh connects with a nice short shot to Conti's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Walsh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Conti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Conti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body punch from Conti.
Conti throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Walsh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Conti is staying active underneath Walsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Walsh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Conti's head.
Walsh wants to pass the guard but Conti is defending well.
Conti wants to get back to full guard.
Conti wants to control but Walsh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walsh thows a huge punch but Conti dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conti has hold of Walsh's hands but Walsh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Conti trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Walsh manages to pass to mount!
Conti wants to control but Walsh is having none of it.
Walsh tries to control but Conti wriggling away. #T1#
Walsh avoids the attempt from Conti to control.
Walsh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#
Conti is rocked!
Walsh loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Conti scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Walsh land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Walsh stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Walsh!
A relieved looking Mikey Walsh 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 77 - Joney vs Badass
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Walsh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walsh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Walsh connects with a crisp jab.
Walsh throws a nice looking combination but Swift bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walsh throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swift counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walsh with a poor takedown
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.
Walsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walsh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swift pinned against the cage. Swift gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh misses the shot to the body.
Walsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Walsh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Swift as he jumps to the side.
Johnny Swift has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Walsh.
Swift misses with a hook.#CL2#
Walsh moves into the clinch.
Swift prevents the takedown attempt.
Walsh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swift just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Walsh manages to break the clinch.
Walsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swift with a jab.
Walsh misses with a two punch combination.
Swift dips to his left and cracks Walsh with an uppercut!
Walsh with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Walsh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walsh is keen to just control but Swift is a slippery customer.
Walsh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Walsh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swift sees it coming and defends easily.
Walsh working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Swift's thigh. Swift counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Swift knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walsh on the ground.
Walsh is standing up over Swift. Swift looks to escape but Walsh dives into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Walsh.#T3#
Walsh tries to advance to mount but can't.
Swift is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Iron Fist Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Walsh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swift knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walsh looks up at the clock and then as Swift takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Walsh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Walsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Walsh in side control, throwing shots but Swift defends. #T4#
Swift is not content to let Walsh control the position.
Swift is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Walsh has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Swift has one of Walsh's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Walsh scores with punches from side control.
Walsh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walsh looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Swift is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Walsh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Walsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swift throws a hook but Walsh avoids it easily.
Mikey Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swift keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swift rather than just go for the knockout.
Swift rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walsh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Walsh scores with a jab to the body.
Walsh falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Swift to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
A slow jab from Walsh misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walsh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swift backs up against the cage. #T1#
Swift moves out of range of the leg kick from Walsh.
An attempted straight right counter from Swift misses the target.
Walsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Swift. No joy for Walsh on that attempt.
Walsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikey Walsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swift misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walsh.
Walsh with the counter takedown but Swift avoids it easily.
Swift looks to land a left hand but Walsh moved out of range nicely.
Walsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Swift uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walsh.
Swift swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Walsh gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swift looks like he's trying to stand up.
Walsh wants to free his trapped foot but Swift is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Walsh wants to control but Swift is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Walsh 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.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Walsh is taking a breather. Swift 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.
Walsh trying to control from half guard but Swift is working away.
Walsh working the head and body with strikes.
Walsh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Walsh moves into full mount! Swift won't be happy about that! #T4#
Walsh with shots to the head and body - Swift looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walsh trying to control but Swift is having none of it. #SUB2#
Walsh moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Swift has worked his arm free - good work by Swift!
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Walsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Walsh throws a combination that misses
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.
Walsh connects with a body shot.
Walsh dodges the punch combination from Swift.
Walsh tries to counter with a clinch but Swift shakes him off and moves away.
Walsh looks for a takedown but Swift sprawls well.
Swift throws a body shot but no joy.
Walsh misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Swift misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift looks to score with a jab to the body but Walsh is just out of range.
Walsh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Swift sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walsh misses the shot to the body. #T1##CL2#
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swift, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Walsh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Swift wants to stand back up but Walsh manages to pass into side control.
Walsh cracks Swift with a big elbow.
Walsh tries to score with some ground and pound. Swift controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Swift is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Walsh tries to advance to mount but Swift denies him. #SUB2#
Walsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Walsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mikey Walsh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swift avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Walsh.
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Swift managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Walsh. #T3##SUB2#
Walsh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Swift is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walsh 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 Swift's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mikey Walsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
An elbow from Walsh crashes against the mat.
Walsh working the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walsh controlling the position.
Walsh working the ground and pound but Swift is defending the strikes.
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Swift is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnny Swift has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walsh prevents Swift from escaping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Swift misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Walsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walsh 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Pulse 72 - Tszyu vs Chonan
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Walsh 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.
Walsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Walsh.
Walsh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown but Walsh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Day's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walsh misses with a wild body shot.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a series of punches but Walsh moves out of range.
Walsh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Walsh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Day!
Walsh takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Walsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Sloppy strikes from Day. Those never looked like landing.
Day fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walsh is out of range.
Walsh moves away from the strike by Day.
Walsh misses with a body shot
and Walsh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walsh misses the shot to the body.
Day looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mikey Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walsh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Walsh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Day is out of range and Walsh settles back down.
Walsh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Day counters with a three punch combo that has Walsh backing up. Walsh nods at Day to acknowledge the strikes.
Day swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walsh throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Day throws a solid leg kick but Walsh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Day.
Walsh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Day defends it well.#T2#
Walsh misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters with a straight right hand.
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walsh fails to land the takedown.
Day avoids the body shot from Walsh.
Walsh tries to clinch there but Day circles away.
A jab lands there for Day.
Day scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walsh closes the distance and clinches up with Day, looking for a takedown. Walsh pushes Day against the cage but Day circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Walsh.
Day misses with a straight left.
Day misses with the combination. #T3#
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Day will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Day counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Walsh drives through and clinches with Day against the cage.
Day wants to break the clinch but can't.
Day wants to get back to striking at distance but Walsh won't allow it. #BC2#
Walsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walsh misses with a body shot
and Day counters with a three punch combo that has Walsh backing up. Walsh nods at Day to acknowledge the strikes.
Day throws a jab when Walsh was well out of range.#T4#
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walsh under the eye.
Day fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Day counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
Jako Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Day rather than just go for the knockout.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Walsh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Walsh lands a jab to Day's midsection.
A shot to the body from Walsh misses
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Walsh shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Walsh misses with a double jab
and Day counters with a nice uppercut.
Walsh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Day sprawls well. Day wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Day is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walsh.
Day cracks the inside of Walsh's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Walsh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day has had enough of the clinch but Walsh keeps him there for the moment.
Day prevents a body shot from Walsh.
Walsh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1##BC#
Day breaks the clinch.
Walsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walsh staying out of range there.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Walsh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Day counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jako Day has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Walsh.
Day catches Walsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Day throws a low kick, looking for Walsh's leg but Walsh calmly moves out of range.
Day on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Walsh misses with a wild body shot.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Walsh tries to clinch
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Day just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Walsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walsh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Day was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walsh.
Walsh shoots for a takedown but Day saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Day throws a series of punches but Walsh avoids them all with ease.
Jako Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Walsh misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walsh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Day circles away.
Walsh lands with a good body shot.
Walsh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Walsh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Day throws a series of strikes that have Walsh backpedaling.
Nice sprawl there from Day as Walsh shoots in.#T3#
Walsh walks into a jab.
Walsh blocks a jab.
Walsh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day is looking to chop away at Walsh's legs.
Walsh is looking to chop away at Day's legs.
Day digs a good hook to Walsh's body.
Walsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walsh misses with a hook to the body
letting Day counter with a right hand.
No luck for Walsh with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Walsh takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Day wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Day escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walsh checks a leg kick.
Day dodges the punch combination from Walsh.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Walsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Day manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Walsh trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Walsh looking to sit in guard and control but Day gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Day decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walsh, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jako Day dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Walsh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Day 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.
Walsh 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.
Walsh grinds an elbow into Day's temple.
Day is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Walsh tries for a kimura but Day is defending well.
Day tries to escape but Walsh is in control.
Day being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh is putting a hurting on Day here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Walsh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The strikes coming from Walsh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Day is trying to control Walsh's posture but Walsh avoids it.
Walsh 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.
Day tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walsh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Day is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Day is trying to control Walsh's posture but Walsh avoids it.
Walsh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mikey Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Day tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ground and pound from Walsh seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Day takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Walsh wants to control but Day is keeping him busy.
Day tries to buck Walsh off but Walsh is having none of it.
Day can't do much from the bottom here.
Day tries to improve position but can't.
Walsh advances to mount.
Walsh breaks from Day's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3##SUB2#
Walsh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Day tries to hold on but Walsh pushes him away.
Walsh lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Walsh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Day is looking to improve his position but Walsh isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Walsh looking for a guillotine from mount but Day is having none of it.
Walsh with good strikes from the mount here!
Walsh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Day hang on?#SUB2#
Walsh is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Day is surviving well by controlling Walsh's body position as best he can.
Mikey Walsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walsh with the ground and pound from mount.
Walsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Day takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Day can't escape the position.
Day wants to hold on but Walsh pushes him away.
Walsh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Day is looking to improve his position but Walsh isn't that keen on the idea.
You get the feeling that Day really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Day tries to lock up and control but Walsh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walsh is landing with some decent strikes but Day is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Walsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Day is looking to escape.
Walsh punching from mount but Day doing a good job of avoiding damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Walsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Day 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jako Day!
A very excited looking Jako Day made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pulse 67: Aldo vs Tszyu II
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Ithome chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Walsh feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Ithome pushes Walsh off and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Walsh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ithome to the ground. Walsh is now in Ithome's guard.
Walsh prevents Ithome from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walsh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walsh won't allow Ithome to get back to his feet.
Walsh forces his way into half guard.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet.
Walsh moves into full mount! Ithome won't be happy about that!
Walsh looking to finish Ithome with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ithome!#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Walsh there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Walsh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walsh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Walsh working Ithome over with strikes here.
Walsh controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithome wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Walsh landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Ithome wants to try and get back to his feet.
Walsh unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Walsh jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ithome manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Walsh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ithome is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walsh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ithome is not content to let Walsh control the position.
Walsh prevents Ithome from escaping the position.#T3#
Ithome tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ithome trying desperately to get to his feet.
Walsh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Walsh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ithome is squirming around, avoiding Walsh's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Walsh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Walsh scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ithome?
Walsh lands a couple of good shots and Ithome has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Ithome is rocked!
Ithome trying to get back to his feet but Walsh is in full control for now.
Walsh wants to control the position but Ithome frees himself and scrambles - Walsh manages to regain control in side control.
Ithome takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
Ithome is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walsh lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Walsh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ithome avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Walsh.
Ithome is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walsh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ithome is not content to let Walsh control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Walsh 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#
Walsh thuds a left hand into Ithome's body.
Ithome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Walsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Ithome sneaks out the side door and pushes Walsh away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sloppy strikes from Ithome. Those never looked like landing.
Walsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walsh takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walsh drops his hands momentarily and Ithome takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ithome throws a hook but Walsh blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Ithome.
Ithome takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ithome throws a head kick but Walsh moves out of range. #T1#
Walsh scores with a hook to the body. Ithome takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walsh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
Ithome throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ithome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walsh can pounce on him.
Walsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ithome looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Walsh tries to clinch up but Ithome circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Walsh darts in and clinches Ithome up against the cage.
Ithome throws a punch but it's blocked by Walsh. #BC2#
Walsh breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Walsh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ithome tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walsh is in Ithome's guard.
Walsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithome wants to stand but Walsh is controlling the position. #T2#
Walsh landing some decent shots from guard.
Walsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ithome manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Walsh keeps control of Ithome as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Walsh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ithome tries to stand but Walsh is controlling from the bottom.
Walsh is striking off his back. Ithome thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Walsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikey Walsh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Walsh trying to hold on to Ithome's head to control him but Ithome postures up.
Ithome wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Walsh uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Walsh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ithome got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walsh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ithome has managed to get both his arms back between Walsh's legs - danger averted.
Walsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithome wants to get up but he can't break Walsh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Walsh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ithome defends well.
Ithome won't allow Walsh to sweep him here. #SU#
Ithome stands up and waves to Walsh to follow him.
Walsh has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bring Ithome is winning the standup battle so far.
Walsh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ithome is looking for a counter combo.
Walsh throws a leg kick but Ithome sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ithome, pushing him back against the cage.
Walsh jumps guard but Ithome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Walsh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Walsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Bring Ithome will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice combination there by Ithome.
Ithome throws a series of punches but Walsh moves out of range.
Walsh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Ithome. Those never looked like landing.
Ithome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walsh circles away quickly and effectively.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
Walsh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ithome rather than just go for the knockout.
Walsh avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Ithome gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Walsh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh is pushing down on Ithome's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ithome is fighting to maintain full guard but Walsh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walsh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ithome is staying active underneath Walsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Walsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walsh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Walsh tries to control but Ithome wriggling away.
Ithome is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#ES#
Ithome bucks Walsh off and manages to get back to his feet!
A right-left combo lands from Ithome.
Ithome scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Walsh misses with a leg kick.
Ithome throws a leg kick which misses Walsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Walsh tries to avoid it. #T2##TD2#
Walsh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ithome's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithome is trying to stand back up but Walsh is controlling him
Ithome is staying active underneath Walsh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Ithome manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Walsh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ithome as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Walsh breaks from the clinch.
Walsh takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Mikey Walsh's cut even more.
Walsh scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Walsh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ithome to the ground. Walsh is now in Ithome's guard.#ES#
Ithome scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Walsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ithome swinging wildly here.
Walsh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Ithome does no damage.
Bring Ithome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3##TD2#
Walsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Walsh lands in his opponent's guard.
Ithome avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walsh is looking to work some ground and pound but Ithome has wrist control.
Walsh wants to pass the guard but Ithome is keeping the position.
Walsh forces his way into half guard.
Walsh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ithome is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Walsh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ithome sees it coming and defends easily.
Ithome wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walsh in particular looking to stall.
Ithome is trying to stand back up but Walsh is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithome throws a low kick, looking for Walsh's leg but Walsh calmly moves out of range.
Walsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ithome doesn't seem bothered though.
Walsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ithome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Ithome.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bring Ithome showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ithome 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bring Ithome!

Event: Pulse 58 - Aldo vs Mostert
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Walsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Syrowatka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
Walsh 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.
Syrowatka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walsh.
Syrowatka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Walsh.
Walsh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Syrowatka's coach down at Double XX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Syrowatka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Syrowatka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Syrowatka defends well and Walsh ends up having to push Syrowatka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walsh 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 Syrowatka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Syrowatka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syrowatka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Syrowatka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A combination from Walsh does no damage.
A combination from Syrowatka does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Walsh misses
and Syrowatka counters with a two punch combo.
Walsh dives in for a single leg takedown but Syrowatka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Syrowatka unleashes a big counter combination but Walsh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Syrowatka punishes Walsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Syrowatka throws a right hand that Walsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Walsh also avoids with ease.
Syrowatka misses with a wild combination.
Syrowatka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Walsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Syrowatka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Walsh throwing strikes from guard but Syrowatka blocks nicely.
Walsh postures up in Syrowatka's guard and throws a big left but Syrowatka blocks it.
Syrowatka keeping moving, preventing Walsh from controlling successfully.
Syrowatka controls Walsh momentarily but Walsh frees himself. #T2#
Syrowatka keeping full guard, as Walsh tries to pass.
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh is working Syrowatka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Syrowatka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walsh postures up in Syrowatka's guard and throws a big left but Syrowatka blocks it.
Syrowatka wants to control but Walsh passes easily into half guard.
Walsh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Walsh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Syrowatka pushes Walsh off looking to stand but Walsh dives back in and keeps control.
Syrowatka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walsh is working away from the top position though.
Walsh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Walsh unloading with bombs!
Syrowatka tries to reverse the position but Walsh maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Walsh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Syrowatka is looking to escape.
Syrowatka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walsh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Walsh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Walsh wants to control the pace but Syrowatka is squirming around nicely.
Syrowatka tries to hold on but Walsh pushes him away.
Syrowatka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Walsh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Syrowatka is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mikey Walsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
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#
Syrowatka moves away from the strike by Walsh.
Artur Syrowatka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Syrowatka.
Walsh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syrowatka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walsh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Syrowatka defends well and Walsh ends up having to push Syrowatka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Artur Syrowatka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Syrowatka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Syrowatka loads up on a big right hand but Walsh slips the punch.
Syrowatka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Syrowatka misses with a series of wild punches.
Walsh connects with a leg kick. Syrowatka looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrowatka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Syrowatka throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Walsh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Syrowatka working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Syrowatka is trying to force a seperation but Walsh has the dominant position.#BC#
Walsh breaks from the clinch.
Syrowatka scores with a jab to the head.
Syrowatka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Walsh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Syrowatka is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Walsh presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Syrowatka has had enough of the clinch but Walsh keeps him there for the moment.
Walsh tries to pull guard but Syrowatka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walsh. #BC#
Walsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walsh lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syrowatka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Walsh attempts a counter takedown but Syrowatka avoids it well and moves away.
Syrowatka throws a series of punches but Walsh avoids them all with ease.
Walsh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Walsh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
Mikey Walsh's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Walsh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Syrowatka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Syrowatka throws a hook but Walsh avoids it easily.
Walsh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Syrowatka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Syrowatka unleashes a big counter combination but Walsh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walsh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Syrowatka misses with a straight left.
Syrowatka looks to land a left hand but Walsh moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Syrowatka misses its intended target.
Walsh tries to clinch but Syrowatka moves out of range.
A combination from Syrowatka does no damage.
Walsh scores with a hook to the body. Syrowatka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Syrowatka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Syrowatka lands with a hook. Walsh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Artur Syrowatka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Syrowatka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Syrowatka connects with a nice looking jab.
Syrowatka misses with a hook.#CL#
Walsh has closed the distance and engaged Syrowatka in a clinch. #BC2#
Syrowatka breaks the clinch.
Walsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Walsh backs off Syrowatka throws a huge counter combo but Walsh manages to avoid it all.
Walsh fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walsh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walsh dodges the punch combination from Syrowatka.
A combination from Syrowatka does no damage.
Walsh tries to counter with a takedown but Syrowatka is quick to defend against it.
Syrowatka lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
Syrowatka misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Syrowatka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Syrowatka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walsh.
Syrowatka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Syrowatka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Syrowatka swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Syrowatka as Walsh shoots in.
Syrowatka throws a body kick that misses.
Syrowatka throws a leg kick but Walsh moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Syrowatka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikey Walsh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Syrowatka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Syrowatka blocks a jab.
Syrowatka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walsh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Syrowatka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walsh moves away.
Syrowatka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walsh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syrowatka! But no joy.
Syrowatka misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Walsh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Syrowatka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Syrowatka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walsh checks the leg kick.
Syrowatka stuffs the takedown attempt from Walsh. Walsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Syrowatka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Walsh motions for Syrowatka to come forward. Walsh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syrowatka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Syrowatka cracks Walsh with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Mikey Walsh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walsh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walsh tried to score with a low kick but Syrowatka checks it.
Walsh looks for a takedown but Syrowatka sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Walsh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Walsh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Syrowatka throws a front kick aimed at Walsh's knee but Walsh avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Syrowatka.#ROC2#
Walsh is rocked!
Syrowatka misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Walsh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Syrowatka misses with a head kick.
Walsh misses with a wild body shot.
Syrowatka connects with an inside leg kick.
Walsh seems to have got his legs back now.
Syrowatka lands a hook that stumbles Walsh back into the cage. Syrowatka follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Walsh to the canvas! Syrowatka pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Walsh has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Artur Syrowatka!
During a confident post fight interview, Artur Syrowatka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pulse 52 - Aldo vs Chonan III
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Ingles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ingles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mikey Walsh has been cut.
Walsh shoots in looking for a takedown but Ingles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walsh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ingles scores with a hook to the body. Walsh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ingles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ingles wants it to stay on the feet.
Ingles misses with a two punch combination.
Walsh punishes Ingles's body with a nice straight punch.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ingles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ingles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ingles thuds a left hand into Walsh's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingles checks a low kick from Walsh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ingles.
Ingles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mikey Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Walsh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ingles counters with a left and a right that stings Walsh.
Kenato Ingles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Walsh.
Ingles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ingles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walsh in his tracks.
Ingles throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Walsh has Ingles up against the cage in a clinch.
Walsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walsh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ingles prevents it.
Walsh has Ingles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ingles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ingles is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ingles is trying to force a seperation but Walsh has the dominant position.#BC2#
Walsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingles lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh throws a shot from downtown. Ingles moves away and avoids it.
Ingles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ingles staying out of range there.
Ingles blocks a jab.
Walsh takes one on the button.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Ingles has knocked Walsh down with a huge combo! Ingles steps away and waves a wobbly Walsh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
That has opened up Mikey Walsh's cut even more.
Ingles closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Walsh! Ingles dives in looking to finish! Walsh 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 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenato Ingles!
Kenato Ingles thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Pulse 51
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Komamura shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Komamura showed some decent athleticism there.
Komamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Komamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walsh keeps working.
Komamura wants to stand up but Walsh is controlling the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Komamura lands a nice short elbow.
Komamura throwing shots but Walsh is blocking nicely.
Komamura trying to control the action but Walsh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Komamura.
Komamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Komamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Komamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Komamura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Komamura seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walsh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Komamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Komamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Komamura from controlling successfully. #T2#
Komamura looking to sit in guard and control but Walsh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Walsh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walsh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walsh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Walsh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Komamura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Komamura is retaining full guard.
Walsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Walsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Komamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walsh is fighting to break Komamura's control of his arms but Komamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Komamura is looking to stand up but Walsh isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Komamura has his hands on Walsh's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Walsh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Komamura manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Walsh advances position into side control!#T4#
A control attempt from Komamura but he's now mounted!
Walsh throwing strikes here but Komamura is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Komamura trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Komamura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Walsh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Walsh avoids the attempt from Komamura to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh looking to control but Komamura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Walsh 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##CL2#
Komamura has Walsh up against the ropes in a clinch.
Komamura has Walsh pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Walsh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Komamura looking to stall.
Walsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walsh lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Komamura lands a takedown into guard.
Komamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walsh 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.#T1#
Komamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh 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.
Komamura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Walsh controls Komamura momentarily but Komamura frees himself. #SUB#
Walsh working for a triangle but Komamura defends it easily. #SUB#
Walsh is looking for a triangle here but Komamura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #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.
Walsh manages to work his way to half guard, despite Komamura's best efforts.
Komamura wants to take a breather but Walsh is having none of it. #SUB#
Walsh actively working from the bottom here.
Walsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Komamura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Komamura wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Walsh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Komamura pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Komamura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walsh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Komamura scores with a couple of nice shots.
Komamura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Komamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Komamura working the head and body with strikes.
Komamura 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.
Komamura wants to control but Walsh is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Komamura in particular looking to stall.
Walsh works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Walsh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Komamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Komamura is continuing to stall.
Komamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walsh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Komamura connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sajin Komamura 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Komamura fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Komamura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Komamura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Komamura creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Komamura taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Komamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walsh has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh can't do much from the bottom here.
Walsh tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Komamura scoring with punches and elbows.
Komamura working the head with strikes.
Walsh seems a little lost for a moment, as Komamura dominates the positioning.
Walsh tries to improve position but can't.
Walsh taking punishment in the form of punches.
Komamura is staying tight to Walsh's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Komamura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Walsh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Komamura but great work by Walsh.
Komamura wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Komamura 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.
Sajin Komamura has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Komamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walsh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Komamura defending against the ground and pound.
Komamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walsh trying to control the action but Komamura is working from the bottom. #T3#
Komamura is positioning himself 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.
Walsh wants to control but Komamura is keeping him busy.
Komamura tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Walsh easily slips into full mount! #SUB#
Walsh looking to secure an arm triangle but Komamura defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Komamura is trying desperately to improve position.
Komamura tries to hold on but Walsh pushes him away.
Walsh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Walsh trying to control but Komamura is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikey Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walsh 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Walsh!
A very excited looking Mikey Walsh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pulse 48
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Walsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonifacio.#CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and pushes Walsh back into the ropes.
Bonifacio pushes off an throws an elbow but Walsh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Bonifacio throws an elbow but misses.
Bonifacio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walsh avoids it.
Bonifacio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Walsh is defending well for now.
Walsh manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Walsh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Walsh breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Bonifacio gets caught flat footed, as Walsh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Walsh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Walsh is pushing down on Bonifacio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonifacio is fighting to maintain full guard but Walsh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Walsh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Bonifacio is in a horrible position here. Walsh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Walsh throws some wild stikes that Bonifacio manages to avoid easily.
Walsh throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Walsh thowing shots but they're missing.
Bonifacio is bucking up trying to escape but Walsh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Walsh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Walsh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Walsh landing strikes from the mount.
Bonifacio is breathing heavily.
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!
Walsh tries to control but Bonifacio wriggling away.
Walsh lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
You get the feeling that Bonifacio really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Bonifacio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bonifacio is squirming around, avoiding Walsh's attempts to control the action.
Walsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Walsh trying to control but Bonifacio is having none of it.
Walsh landing shots from mount.
Bonifacio blocking the ground and pound.
Walsh lands with some strikes.
Bonifacio wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Walsh punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4##SUB2#
Bonifacio is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Walsh locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bonifacio is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikey Walsh!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikey Walsh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Pulse 45
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Sears throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sears tries a body shot but Walsh blocks it. #TD2#
Walsh pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Walsh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sears defends well.#SUB2#
Walsh is looking for a triangle but Sears pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Walsh looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sears trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walsh's guard.#T1#
Sears trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walsh looking to control.
Walsh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Walsh has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sears should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Walsh has tightened it up now! Sears 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 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikey Walsh!

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program