Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KOM Lightweights Semi Finals
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Hirigushi avoids the head kick by Nti.
Nice shot lands for Nti.
Hirigushi looks to land a combination. Nti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Hirigushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nti cracks Hirigushi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Hirigushi is rocked!
Nti throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi walks into a left hand.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A left lands for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nti counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nti looks to land a left hand but Hirigushi moved out of range nicely.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Nti.#T1#
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Nti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD2#
Nti feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hirigushi sprawling to the canvas! Hirigushi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nti finish him?!
Nti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nti misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nti lands a head kick!
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Nti avoids them all with ease.
Hirigushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nti misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nti 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.
Nti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Nti misses its intended target.
It looks like Hirigushi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
Nti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Nti.
Hirigushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nti under the eye.
Hirigushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nti! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Hirigushi there.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi looks to land a right hand but Nti moved out of range.
Nti missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Nti misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Nti misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hirigushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Hirigushi moves into the clinch successfully.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti pushes Hirigushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ntis head. #BC#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nti throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Nti moves to clinch but Hirigushi breaks away
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nti lands with a nice body punch.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but Nti moves out of range.
Nti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nti throws out the jab.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nti lands with a cross.
Hirigushi moves out of range as Nti strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nti moves away from the strike by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nti momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Nti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hirigushi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hirigushi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Hirigushi finds it's target.
Nti thuds his right hand into Hirigushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Nti keeps it at a distance.
Hirigushi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nti. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi lands with a straight right. Nti didn't see that one coming.
Nti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hirigushi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi doesn't manage to clinch there - Nti circles away. #T1##KD2#
Nti sends Hirigushi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nti is motioning to the referee to let Hirigushi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hirigushi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nti cracks Hirigushi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hirigushi falls to his knees and Nti doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Nti!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 7( LW)
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petersen moves away.
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Petersen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Hirigushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petersen, pushing him back against the cage.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Petersen pushes Hirigushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petersen stalling in the clinch but Hirigushi improves position.
Hirigushi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirigushi misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petersen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hirigushi avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petersen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petersen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi pushes Petersen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Hirigushi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petersen backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Petersen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hirigushi is keeping busy.
Petersen blocking some punches.
Hirigushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
Hirigushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hirigushi has managed to clinch.
Petersen missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Hirigushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A body shot lands from Petersen.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi keeps control of Petersen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Hirigushi lands with a light punch inside.
Petersen slowing the pace effectively.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petersen blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Petersen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Petersen is struggling to control the position.
Hirigushi can't find room to land a body shot as Petersen controls the action. #T3#
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petersen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Petersen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirigushi controls his hands.
Petersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petersen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
Hirigushi tries to work over Petersen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petersen leaning against his opponent.
Petersen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petersen lands a right hand.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Petersen.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi. #BC2#
Petersen breaks from the clinch.
Hirigushi cracks Petersen with a good jab.
Petersen throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range. #T4#
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi defending well as Petersen loads up on a big left hand.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Hirigushi misses with a straight right.
Petersen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petersen misses with a straight right. #CL#
Hirigushi closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Petersen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Petersen moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hirigushi backs off Petersen throws a huge counter combo but Hirigushi manages to avoid it all.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirigushi moves away.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hirigushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hirigushi.
A leg kick checked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen. #CL#
Hirigushi takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Hirigushi.
Kendo Hirigushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Petersen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Petersen is leaning against Hirigushi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hirigushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petersen can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Petersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirigushi lands with a right hand.
Petersen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petersen drops his hands momentarily and Hirigushi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Petersen is rocked!
Hirigushi works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Hirigushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Petersen throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot that snaps Petersen's head back.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Petersen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petersen throws the left hand but Hirigushi avoids the punch easily.
Hirigushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petersen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Petersen misses.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Petersen motions for Hirigushi to come forward. Petersen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petersen can pounce on him.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen feints and then cracks Hirigushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirigushi down.
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi.
Petersen slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Petersen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hirigushi with a body shot.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination. #T3#
A punch combination from Hirigushi misses.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hirigushi misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with a good low kick that Hirigushi was not able to check.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirigushi lands a really nice looking cross but Petersen seems unphased.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.
Petersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirigushi on the side of the head.
Petersen slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Hirigushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Petersen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen throws a low kick but Hirigushi avoids it.
Petersen moves forwards but Hirigushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirigushi tries to clinch up.
Hirigushi looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
Hirigushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petersen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Petersen is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen jabs Hirigushi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Petersen avoids them all with ease.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Hirigushi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Hirigushi's ribs.
Nice cross by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hirigushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petersen doesn't seem bothered though.
Petersen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Hirigushi coming out on top.
Petersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.
Hirigushi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hirigushi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petersen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a left and a right that stings Hirigushi.
Petersen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hirigushi.#T2#
Petersen clobbers Hirigushi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petersen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot lands for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hirigushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petersen throws a right hand that Hirigushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirigushi also avoids with ease.#T3#
Petersen scores with the left hand. Hirigushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but Petersen moves out of range.
Hirigushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Petersen avoids them all with ease.
Hirigushi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petersen counters with a left and a right that stings Hirigushi.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petersen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Petersen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petersen 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 Hirigushi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hirigushi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi scores with a one two! Petersen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petersen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hirigushi misses with the combination.
Steven Petersen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirigushi slips under a jab from Petersen.
Petersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Petersen.
Well Hirigushi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 1( LW)
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Picker takes one on the button.
Picker throws a leg kick but Hirigushi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Hirigushi tries to bum rush Picker with a series of wild strikes but Picker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Picker throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Picker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Hirigushi both land. Nice combination.
Picker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Picker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Picker misses with a hook.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Picker circles away quickly and effectively.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Picker ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Picker - just one landing.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Hirigushi moved out of range.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirigushi as he connects with a hook.
Picker 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.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Picker is just out of range.#T2#
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Picker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Hirigushi's head but Hirigushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirigushi.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Picker manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Picker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Picker ducks down to avoid it.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a nice body shot.
Picker lands an overhand right.
A combination from Hirigushi does no damage.
Picker scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Picker blocks a jab.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi scores with a body shot.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirigushi's hands.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker lands a jab.
Picker misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a right hand to the body.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hirigushi.
Picker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range. #T4#
Hirigushi staying out of range there.
Picker misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picker dodges the punch combination from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picker.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hirigushi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Picker avoids them all with ease.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Picker misses the shot to the body.
Picker tests Hirigushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker misses the jab.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Larson Picker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
A combination from Hirigushi does no damage.
Picker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Picker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hirigushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Picker lunges at Hirigushi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hirigushi's hand.
Picker throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Picker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirigushi on the side of the head.
Picker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Picker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Picker lands.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Hirigushi lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Picker moved out of range nicely.
Picker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hirigushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hirigushi lands a two punch combo.
Picker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Picker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hirigushi with a body shot.
Picker lands a head shot.
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picker throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Larson Picker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Picker's head but Picker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker lands with an uppercut that bounces Hirigushi off the cage and back into range.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Picker - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hirigushi tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hirigushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picker momentarily.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Picker cracks Hirigushi with a good jab.
Picker throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination.
Hirigushi cracks Picker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Picker on the side of the head.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
Picker misses with a double jab.
Picker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Picker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picker moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Picker misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirigushi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
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 big left from Picker misses.
Picker throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
It looked like Hirigushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Picker.
Picker lands with a straight right. Hirigushi didn't see that one coming.
Picker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Hirigushi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up Larson Picker's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Picker works the jab nicely.
Picker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larson Picker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Picker looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
Picker throws a shot to the body.
Picker misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picker scores with a hook to the body. Hirigushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Hirigushi takes one to the side of the head.
Picker cracks Hirigushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hirigushi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirigushi as he connects with a hook.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.
A punch lands to the side of Hirigushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hirigushi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picker to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picker counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi misses the jab.#T1#
Picker missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hirigushi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hirigushi is pawing at Picker, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Picker's nose. Picker is badly hurt! Hirigushi pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Picker tries desperately to hold on but Hirigushi is relentless in his assault! As Picker receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hirigushi away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TC 21 Smith vs O'Reilly
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
The fighters circling - Bin Sari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Bin Sari manages to avoid it.
Bin Sari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bin Sari swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bin Sari.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bin Sari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bin Sari looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Bin Sari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hirigushi.
Bin Sari looks to land a left hand but Hirigushi moved out of range nicely.
Bin Sari fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hirigushi is out of range.
Bin Sari with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Bin Sari ducks down to avoid it.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination.
Bin Sari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Bin Sari looks to land a right hand but Hirigushi moved out of range.
Hirigushi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bin Sari connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Bin Sari misses.
Bin Sari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi ducks right into an uppercut from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bin Sari swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Bin Sari fails to land with a series of punches.
Hirigushi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bin Sari throws a body kick that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bin Sari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari throws a front kick aimed at Hirigushi's knee but Hirigushi avoids it well. #T2#
Hirigushi throws a combination that misses
and Bin Sari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bin Sari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bin Sari is just out of range.#CL2#
Bin Sari clinches up against the cage.
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hirigushi misses with some punches. #BC#
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bin Sari throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bin Sari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses
and Bin Sari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bin Sari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bin Sari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bin Sari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hirigushi moves forwards but Bin Sari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bin Sari counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bin Sari feints and then cracks Hirigushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirigushi down. #T3#
Hirigushi avoids the head kick by Bin Sari.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Bin Sari catches Hirigushi right on the button with a cross.
Bin Sari lands a nice shot that snaps Hirigushi's head back. #ROC2#Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aishah Bin Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Sari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Bin Sari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bin Sari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hirigushi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Bin Sari scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bin Sari.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi blocks a leg kick.
Hirigushi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Bin Sari misses.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi takes one on the button.
A big right from Bin Sari misses.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Bin Sari looks to land a right hand but Hirigushi moved out of range.
Bin Sari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hirigushi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hirigushi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirigushi is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Bin Sari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bin Sari connects with a leg kick.
Hirigushi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bin Sari. Hirigushi shrugs it off though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Sari tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirigushi takes one on the button.
Bin Sari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aishah Bin Sari dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bin Sari throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bin Sari.
Bin Sari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Hirigushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hirigushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bin Sari misses with a low kick.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aishah Bin Sari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirigushi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bin Sari has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hirigushi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Sari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirigushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bin Sari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Bin Sari drives through and clinches with Hirigushi against the cage.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Bin Sari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Hirigushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hirigushi slips under a jab from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a hook but Hirigushi blocks it.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bin Sari was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.
A good leg kick by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Bin Sari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bin Sari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bin Sari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Bin Sari clobbers Hirigushi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bin Sari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bin Sari lands with a straight right. Hirigushi didn't see that one coming.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bin Sari. #T2#
Bin Sari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin Sari.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bin Sari connects with a body shot.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bin Sari moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirigushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bin Sari.
Hirigushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hirigushi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bin Sari backs up against the cage.
Bin Sari cracks Hirigushi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Bin Sari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hirigushi, pushing him back against the cage.
Hirigushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bin Sari is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bin Sari uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Bin Sari breaks the clinch.
Bin Sari moves to clinch but Hirigushi breaks away
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bin Sari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Bin Sari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Bin Sari ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Bin Sari.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bin Sari lands a jab to the nose.
Bin Sari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Bin Sari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bin Sari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirigushi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bin Sari fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hirigushi checks it well.
Hirigushi slips under a jab.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
Bin Sari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot by Bin Sari.#T4#
Nice body punch from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bin Sari doesn't manage to clinch there - Hirigushi circles away.
Bin Sari slips a jab and a cross from Hirigushi.
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!
Bin Sari lands a leg kick that knocks Hirigushi off balance momentarily.
Bin Sari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bin Sari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hirigushi counters with a left and a right that stings Bin Sari.
Nice jab there from Bin Sari.
A punch combination from Bin Sari misses.
Hirigushi scores with a jab. Bin Sari acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bin Sari on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bin Sari loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Bin Sari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aishah Bin Sari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hirigushi misses with a left hand
and Bin Sari counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bin Sari throws a head kick that half lands.
Hirigushi blocks a head kick by Bin Sari.
Hirigushi scores with a shot to the body.
Bin Sari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi defending well as Bin Sari loads up on a big left hand.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Bin Sari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hirigushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bin Sari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bin Sari throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bin Sari throws the left hand but Hirigushi avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Bin Sari saw that one coming.
Hirigushi avoids the head kick by Bin Sari.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hirigushi clobbers Bin Sari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi sizes up Bin Sari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bin Sari swinging wildly here.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses
and Bin Sari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bin Sari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Bin Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kendo Hirigushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bin Sari throws an overhand right that lands on Hirigushi's shoulder, as Hirigushi tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Bin Sari is predictable there
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bin Sari ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin Sari doesn't manage to clinch there - Hirigushi circles away.
Bin Sari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hirigushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bin Sari punishes Hirigushi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body. Bin Sari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin Sari thinks about the counter body kick.
Bin Sari throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin Sari looks to land a combination but Hirigushi avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hirigushi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bin Sari - the referee stops the clock and Hirigushi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bin Sari. Hirigushi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bin Sari wants to clinch but Hirigushi slips to the side
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Hirigushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin Sari.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Hirigushi scores with a jab.
Hirigushi lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Bin Sari is rocked!
Bin Sari misses with a double jab
and Hirigushi counters with a big right hand! Oh Bin Sari is in trouble here! Hirigushi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
In his post fight interview, Kendo Hirigushi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 4
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan scores with a nice head shot.
Conan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hirigushi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Conan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Conan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice cross by Conan.
Conan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Conan scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hirigushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conan.
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Conan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi swinging wildly here.
Conan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hirigushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conan.
Conan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Conan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hirigushi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Conan throwing a counter right hand but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Conan both land. Nice combination.
Hirigushi slips under a jab.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Conan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan looks to land a combination but Hirigushi avoids it well.
Hirigushi with a hook.
Conan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hirigushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Conan's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Hirigushi drops Conan with a beautiful combination! Conan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hirigushi is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Conan is rocked!#T2#
Conan misses with a hook
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Oh Conan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conan lands the left hand.
Conan swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi scores with a counter punch that sends Conan to the canvas! Hirigushi smells blood - he's punishing Conan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Conan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
In his post fight interview, Kendo Hirigushi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 3
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignatowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski tried to score with a low kick but Hirigushi checks it.
Hirigushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatowski.
Hirigushi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ignatowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hirigushi swings for the body but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Hirigushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ignatowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski slips a jab from Hirigushi.#T1#
Ignatowski lands a jab to the head.
Ignatowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ignatowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirigushi scores with a body shot.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ignatowski counters with a low kick, right behind Hirigushi 's knee.
Ignatowski misses the body punch
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Ignatowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ignatowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hirigushi misses with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
A big left from Hirigushi misses.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hirigushi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatowski.#T3#
Ignatowski scores with the left hand. Hirigushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hirigushi throws a body punch but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Hirigushi clobbers Ignatowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Ignatowski blocks it.
Ignatowski throws a push kick but Hirigushi slaps the foot to one side.
Hirigushi is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Ignatowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Hirigushi swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Hirigushi.
Ignatowski wants to counter the offense by Hirigushi and move into the clinch position.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
A little jabbing left from Ignatowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski misses with a body punch
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hirigushi's sensitive parts.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Ignatowski throws out a counter right but Hirigushi avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ignatowski tests Hirigushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirigushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Hirigushi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination.
Hirigushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatowski feints a counter leg kick.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatowski, as that shot connected.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot.
Ignatowski tries to counter with a clinch but Hirigushi shakes him off and moves away.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski wants to counter with a clinch but Hirigushi pushes him away.#T1#
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Ignatowski avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Ignatowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatowski ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski defending well as Hirigushi loads up on a big left hand.
Ignatowski is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hirigushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatowski motions for Hirigushi to come forward. Ignatowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ignatowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hirigushi has got the better of the exchanges.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hirigushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hirigushi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatowski. Ignatowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatowski scores with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatowski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ignatowski wants to counter the offense by Hirigushi and move into the clinch position.
Ignatowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Ignatowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hirigushi misses with a straight right.
Ignatowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Hirigushi steps away.
Ignatowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Ignatowski misses. #T3#
Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Ignatowski finds it's way through Hirigushi's defenses.
A good leg kick by Ignatowski.
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Ignatowski throws a shot to the body.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Ignatowski was well out of range.#T4#
Hirigushi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hirigushi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi misses with a body punch
and Ignatowski counters with a leg kick.
Hirigushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi.
Ignatowski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hirigushi misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi looks to land a right hand but Ignatowski moved out of range.
Hirigushi tries to bum rush Ignatowski with a series of wild strikes but Ignatowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ignatowski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hirigushi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hirigushi.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Hirigushi's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hirigushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to counter with a clinch but Hirigushi pushes him away.
Ignatowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Ignatowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hirigushi lands a jab to Ignatowski's midsection.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Ignatowski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hirigushi blocks it well.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Ignatowski's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi throws a right and a left that Ignatowski avoids nicely. #T2#
Hirigushi stalks Ignatowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ignatowski's face. Ignatowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Ignatowski.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Ignatowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatowski wants to counter the offense by Hirigushi and move into the clinch position.
Ignatowski thows a body kick. Hirigushi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatowski! But no joy.
Hirigushi throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi scores with a nice right hand.
Hirigushi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ignatowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Ignatowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Hirigushi scores with a nice right hand.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatowski manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
Hirigushi backing away here, and Ignatowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatowski throws a low kick, looking for Hirigushi's leg but Hirigushi calmly moves out of range.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Ignatowski feints a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski ducks right into an uppercut from Hirigushi.
Ignatowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Ignatowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Ignatowski moves out of range.
Hirigushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Ignatowski avoids them all with ease.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination.
Ignatowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hirigushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
Hirigushi stuns Ignatowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TC Wednesday Warriors 2
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xiu misses with a body kick.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xiu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hirigushi misses its target.
A jab from Xiu misses.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Xiu misses
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Xiu misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Xiu misses
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hirigushi's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Hirigushi blocks the leg kick.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xiu throws a leg kick which misses Hirigushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirigushi tries to avoid it. #T1#
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Hirigushi misses its target.
Hirigushi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiu's hands.
Xiu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xiu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Hirigushi. That snapped Xiu's head back.
Xiu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirigushi.
As Xiu looks to move away, Hirigushi throws a big counter combo but Xiu just gets out of the way.
Xiu misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiu, as that shot connected.
Xiu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiu swings widly with a right hand
and Xiu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hirigushi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi blocks a leg kick.
Hirigushi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xiu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hirigushi's head.
Xiu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Xiu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hirigushi swinging wildly here.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xiu missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Xiu.#T3#
Nice jab there from Xiu.
Xiu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Hirigushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiu connects with a leg kick.
Hirigushi lands a head shot.
Xiu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Xiu misses. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Xiu.
It looked like Hirigushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiu.
Hirigushi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiu. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Hirigushi misses the body punch
and Xiu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiu cracks Hirigushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiu throws a sloppy head kick and Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Xiu.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiu is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hirigushi blocks a head kick by Xiu.
Hirigushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Xiu - just one landing.
Xiu throws a hook but Hirigushi blocks it.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Char Xiu has been cut.
Xiu tries to land a front kick but Hirigushi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hirigushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiu lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu connects with an inside leg kick.
Xiu wants to slow Hirigushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.#T1#
Hirigushi checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiu misses with a hook. Hirigushi ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Xiu throws a head kick that half lands.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiu throws a head kick that misses.
Xiu misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xiu digs a good hook to Hirigushi's body.
A good leg kick by Xiu.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Xiu cracks Hirigushi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Xiu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hirigushi avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiu. That's going to slow Hirigushi down.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hirigushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiu.
Xiu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiu scoring well with a low kick there.
Hirigushi checks the leg kick.#T3#
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
Xiu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xiu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Char Xiu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xiu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiu misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Xiu. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Xiu does it's job there.#T4#
Hirigushi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Xiu.
Char Xiu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiu throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xiu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Xiu.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hirigushi ducks right into an uppercut from Xiu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi checks a leg kick.
Xiu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Xiu throws a front kick aimed at Hirigushi's knee but Hirigushi avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Char Xiu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Char Xiu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Xiu misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiu thinking.
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Xiu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xiu is looking to slow Hirigushi down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiu shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi shows good takedown defense.
Xiu throws a push kick but Hirigushi slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Xiu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Hirigushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Hirigushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiu misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xiu throws a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xiu.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirigushi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xiu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hirigushi if he has to take too many more of those.
Kendo Hirigushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Xiu gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Xiu lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirigushi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiu throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Xiu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiu misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that Xiu ducks under and follows up with a left that Xiu also avoids with ease.#T3#
Hirigushi checks a low kick from Xiu.
Xiu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD2#
Xiu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Xiu is dominant here and he's now got Hirigushi's back!
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Xiu cracks Hirigushi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hirigushi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Xiu struggling to land strikes to the head as Hirigushi covers up. #SUB2#
Hirigushi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
Hirigushi avoids the strikes from Xiu.
Hirigushi is trying to get back to his feet but Xiu has full control of the position and if anything, Hirigushi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hirigushi tries to break free.
Hirigushi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Xiu is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Hirigushi up.
Xiu has Hirigushi flattened out and is raining down punches.

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

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

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

Event: Galaxy Exit Wounds
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Hirigushi walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit tests Hirigushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Hirigushi.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hirigushi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Hirigushi manages to get underhooks.
Hirigushi is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi is trying to break free.
Hirigushi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sitsongrit has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Hirigushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hirigushi.#T3#
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi scores with a nice head shot.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hirigushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hirigushi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hirigushi looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
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 Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hirigushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hirigushi defends it well.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit shoots and misses
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirigushi on the side of the head.#T1#
Hirigushi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Hirigushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hirigushi takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Hirigushi connects with a jab.
Hirigushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hirigushi misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirigushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hirigushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Hirigushi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hirigushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a huge left! Hirigushi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sitsongrit isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hirigushi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sitsongrit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
Marcinho Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Galaxy 4: Harmony
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches.
Salvatore takes one to the chin there.
Hirigushi tries to bum rush Salvatore with a series of wild strikes but Salvatore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Salvatore throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Hirigushi gets tackled into the cage by Salvatore. Salvatore maintains the clinch.
Salvatore drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hirigushi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hirigushi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Salvatore's ribcage but misses.
Salvatore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hirigushi walks into a jab.
Salvatore lands a nice hook to Hirigushi's body. Hirigushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Salvatore blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Hirigushi gets tackled into the cage by Salvatore. Salvatore maintains the clinch.
Hirigushi is looking to break free of the clinch but Salvatore has double underhooks.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Salvatore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hirigushi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salvatore blocking some punches.
Salvatore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
Salvatore lands a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Salvatore lands with a right to the head.
Salvatore misses with the head strike.
Salvatore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salvatore.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi gets through Salvatore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Salvatore saw that one coming.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salvatore fails with the takedown
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body.
Salvatore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.#T2##TD#
Hirigushi tries to sprawl but Salvatore drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Salvatore is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirigushi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salvatore.
Salvatore stalling.
Hirigushi won't allow Salvatore to pass to mount. #ES2#
Hirigushi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Salvatore keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hirigushi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salvatore has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hirigushi as the two fighters clinch.
Salvatore tries to work over Hirigushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but Salvatore blocks it.
I was talking to Salvatore's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hirigushi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Salvatore is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi has him pressed against the cage.
Hirigushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Salvatore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi is trying to break the clinch but Salvatore has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Salvatore has Hirigushi up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Salvatore gets a double leg takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
Salvatore won't allow Hirigushi to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Hirigushi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Salvatore presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Salvatore tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Salvatore avoids it with no problem.
Salvatore avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi takes one on the button.
Salvatore tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Salvatore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirigushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Salvatore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD2#
Hirigushi lands a left and a right that send Salvatore crashing to the mat, dazed. Hirigushi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Salvatore is rocked!
Hirigushi is stalking Salvatore. Salvatore circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Hirigushi, and it's lights out! Salvatore really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi is the new featherweight champion!
Kendo Hirigushi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PL MMA 42
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Ji Woo fails with the takedown.
Hirigushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirigushi throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo dives in and grabs Hirigushi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hirigushi pushes down on Ji Woo's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Ji Woo.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hirigushi at a distance.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi looks to land a combination but Ji Woo avoids it well.
Hirigushi looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ji Woo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hirigushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Hirigushi moved away.
Ji Woo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Ji Woo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirigushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo. #CL#
Ji Woo moves into the clinch.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range. #CL#
Hirigushi gets tackled into the cage by Ji Woo. Ji Woo maintains the clinch. #TD#
Ji Woo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ji Woo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Hirigushi stands up and waves to Ji Woo to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ji Woo is defended easily by Hirigushi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Hirigushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo dodges the punch combination from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ji Woo.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Hirigushi seems unphased.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Hirigushi is having none of it.
Hirigushi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ji Woo off the cage and back into range.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ji Woo fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##TD#
Ji Woo scores with a takedown into Hirigushi's guard.#ES2#
Hirigushi wriggles free and stands up.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Ji Woo clinches up with Hirigushi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ji Woo tightens his grip and picks Hirigushi up, before dumping him to the ground. Hirigushi manages to land in guard.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Ji Woo passes into half guard. #REVB#
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!#SUB#
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura but Hirigushi is defending well. #SUB#
Ji Woo seems to be looking for submissions.
Hirigushi is trying to stand up here but Ji Woo is controlling him well. #T4#
Ji Woo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirigushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ji Woo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hirigushi is trying to stand up here but Ji Woo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ji Woo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ji Woo prevents Hirigushi from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Ji Woo gets a double leg takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
Ji Woo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hirigushi wants to stand up but Ji Woo is controlling him.
Ji Woo throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Hirigushi pushes Ji Woo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ji Woo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hirigushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ji Woo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ji Woo thuds his right hand into Hirigushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ji Woo shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ji Woo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hirigushi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ji Woo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ji Woo walks into a stiff left hand from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Ji Woo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ji Woo lands in his opponent's guard.
Ji Woo won't allow Hirigushi to get back to his feet.
Hirigushi controlling Ji Woo's posture. #SUB#
Ji Woo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ji Woo stops Hirigushi from standing up.
Ji Woo wants to pass the guard but Hirigushi is keeping the position.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Hirigushi keeps moving. #T2#
Ji Woo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hirigushi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ji Woo throws an elbow but Hirigushi slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Ji Woo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirigushi, who protects the arm well.
Ji Woo tries to score with some ground and pound. Hirigushi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Ji Woo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirigushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ji Woo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ji Woo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ji Woo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ji Woo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Ji Woo drags him back down.#SUB#
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hirigushi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ji Woo prevents Hirigushi from escaping the position.#ES2#
Hirigushi throws Ji Woo to one side and escapes!
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Ji Woo throws a sloppy body shot
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.#T4#
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji Woo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ji Woo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hirigushi checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hirigushi moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown but Hirigushi sprawls well.
Ji Woo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirigushi swinging wildly here.
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 Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi counters with a two punch combo.
Hirigushi misses with the combination.
Ji Woo shoots and misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo feints and then cracks Hirigushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirigushi down.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Hirigushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ji Woo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ji Woo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ji Woo feints and as Hirigushi raises his hands in defense, Ji Woo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hirigushi is looking to stand up but Ji Woo isn't so interested in that idea.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hirigushi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Hirigushi stands up and waves to Ji Woo to follow him.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown but Hirigushi sprawls well.
A combination from Hirigushi does no damage.
Hirigushi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hirigushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hirigushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ji Woo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ji Woo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hirigushi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ji Woo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ji Woo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ji Woo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ji Woo stops Hirigushi from standing up. #T3#
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Hirigushi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Hirigushi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ji Woo.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a left hand.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ji Woo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A short right from Hirigushi.
Ji Woo prevents Hirigushi from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi - that landed with a thud.
Ji Woo tries for a takedown but Hirigushi manages to get underhooks.
Hirigushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo is working Hirigushi over against the cage.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Hirigushi digs a right hand into Ji Woo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ji Woo's gas tank.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land. #BC2#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirigushi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ji Woo backs up against the cage. #TD#
Hirigushi tries to sprawl but Ji Woo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Hirigushi kicks off Ji Woo and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendo Hirigushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hirigushi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PL MMA 38 Kai vs Wright
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1#
Hirigushi moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit attempts a counter takedown but Hirigushi avoids it well and moves away.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hirigushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Hirigushi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Hirigushi lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hirigushi slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.#T3#
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Hirigushi moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Sitsongrit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hirigushi is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Hirigushi is working away.
Hirigushi is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit wants to free his trapped foot but Hirigushi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit content to control rather than advance.
Hirigushi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Marcinho Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hirigushi throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hirigushi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirigushi throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Hirigushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Hirigushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hirigushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Hirigushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hirigushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hirigushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirigushi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hirigushi tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hirigushi misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.#T3#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hirigushi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Sitsongrit counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hirigushi lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries for a takedown but Hirigushi manages to get underhooks.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Hirigushi holds him up against the cage and eventually Sitsongrit drops back down to his feet.
Hirigushi prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit closes the distance but Hirigushi moves to the side
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Hirigushi to acknowledge the strikes.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hirigushi takes one on the button.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hirigushi sprawls and moves away.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hirigushi's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirigushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Hirigushi tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hirigushi scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Hirigushi gets underhooks to prevent Sitsongrit's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Sitsongrit has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hirigushi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Hirigushi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sitsongrit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Hirigushi trying to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in full control for now.
Sitsongrit has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hirigushi's body. #SUB#
Hirigushi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to get the hooks in deep but Hirigushi pushed the leg off.
Hirigushi trying to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in full control for now.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hirigushi staying busy and making it hard for Sitsongrit to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Hirigushi tries to escape the position.
Hirigushi trying to get back to his feet but Sitsongrit is in full control for now. #SUB#
Sitsongrit working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Hirigushi is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sitsongrit has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Hirigushi taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Marcinho Sitsongrit spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PL MMA 32 Joe vs Williams
Date: Apr 22, 2020

#R1#
Hirigushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Malley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Malley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Malley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Malley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hirigushis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Malley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hirigushi is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD2#
O Malley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hirigushi to the ground. O Malley is now in Hirigushi's guard.#ES#
Hirigushi has his feet on O Malley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Hirigushi clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Malley wants to break free but Hirigushi has control.
I was talking to Hirigushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Hirigushi.
O Malley blocks a body shot from Hirigushi. #BC2#
O Malley manages to break the clinch.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but O Malley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hirigushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Malley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirigushi lands a really nice looking cross but O Malley seems unphased.
Jab from Hirigushi.#T1#
O Malley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hirigushi swivels and escapes.
O Malley thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
O Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirigushi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but O Malley keeps it at a distance.
Hirigushi lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from O Malley.
O Malley throws a low kick, looking for Hirigushi's leg but Hirigushi calmly moves out of range.
Hirigushi throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
O Malley tries to counter by closing the distance.
O Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Hirigushi does it's job there.
Hirigushi staying out of range there.
Hirigushi lands a jab to the nose.
Hirigushi takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A jab from O Malley misses.
O Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirigushi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
O Malley is looking to chop away at Hirigushi's legs.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Malley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Malley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Malley misses with a hook
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
O Malley is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for O Malley.
O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Nice shot by O Malley.
O Malley defending well as Hirigushi loads up on a big left hand.
O Malley seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley scores with a decent looking hook.#KD#
Hirigushi cracks O Malley with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! O Malley looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hirigushi finish him?
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Malley. #T3#
O Malley digs a good hook to Hirigushi's body.
Hirigushi cracks O Malley on the jaw with a powerful right hand and O Malley falls backwards against the cage. Hirigushi follows up with more strikes that drop O Malley to his knees. Hirigushi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save O Malley! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PL MMA 25 Kai vs Gaston
Date: Mar 29, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charles cracks Hirigushi with an open hand slap.
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Charles throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Mike Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles connects with a single shot there.
Charles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Charles.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles throws out a powerful jab.
Charles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hirigushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Charles feints a jab promting Hirigushi to slip. Charles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hirigushi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Charles lands a right hook to the body.
Charles wants to slow Hirigushi down by chopping away at his legs.
Charles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Charles moves away.
Charles misses the shot to the body.
Charles throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Charles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hirigushi scores with a three punch combo!
Charles tries to bum rush Hirigushi with a series of wild strikes but Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Charles.#T2#
Hirigushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles throws a leg kick
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Hirigushi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
A right-left combo lands from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Charles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Charles loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Charles avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Charles scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Charles throws a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it.
A shot to the liver by Charles. Beautiful body shot.
Charles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab. #T3#
Charles takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hirigushi has time to react.
Charles throws a front kick aimed at Hirigushi's knee but Hirigushi avoids it well.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Charles lands with a straight right. Hirigushi didn't see that one coming.
Charles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Charles scores with the left hand. Hirigushi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hirigushi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Charles.
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi lands a nice hook to Charles's body. Charles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi ducks right into an uppercut from Charles. #T4#
Hirigushi jabs Charles right on the nose. Charles blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi avoids the head kick by Charles.
Charles shoots for a takedown but Hirigushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Charles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirigushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi connects with a right hand. Charles shakes it off.
Charles throws a lazy uppercut
and Charles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charles is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hirigushi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Charles.
Charles jabs Hirigushi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Charles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Charles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hirigushi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hirigushi thuds his right hand into Charles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Charles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Charles thuds a left hand into Hirigushi's body.
Charles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Charles misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hirigushi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hirigushi checks a low kick from Charles.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles 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.
Charles ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Charles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charles misses with a low kick as Hirigushi jumps back.
Charles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Charles misses with an attempted mid kick.
A right-left combo lands from Charles.
Charles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hirigushi drops his hands momentarily and Charles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi shows good takedown defense.
Charles throws a nice looking combination but Hirigushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Charles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Charles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Charles misses with the combination.
Charles throws a push kick but Hirigushi slaps the foot to one side.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles scores with a nice right hand.
Charles misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hirigushi takes one to the side of the head.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Charles fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hirigushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charles throws a hook but Hirigushi blocks it.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hirigushi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Charles throws a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it.
Hirigushi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Charles with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hirigushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Charles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Charles throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Charles lands with a hook. Hirigushi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Charles scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Hirigushi blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Hirigushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Hirigushi.
Charles throws a leg kick but Hirigushi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Charles throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Charles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Mike Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Charles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Charles throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Charles throws a low kick but Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
Hirigushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Charles.
Charles misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Charles.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles throws a leg kick
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charles throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Hirigushi digs a good body shot into Charles's ribs.
Charles throws a low kick but Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
Charles misses the body punch #KD#
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp one two that drops Charles! Hirigushi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Charles to his feet! Charles is in big trouble!#ROC#
Charles is rocked!
Charles leaves his chin hanging out and Hirigushi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Charles crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EMP Graves vs Chavez
Date: Feb 02, 2020

#R1#
Nielsen misses with a head kick.
Hirigushi tests Nielsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nielsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.
Nielsen lands a jab.
Nielsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Nielsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi looks to throw the jab but Nielsen is out of range.
Nielsen misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Nielsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi tries to clinch up but Nielsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nielsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nielsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi cracks Nielsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nielsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirigushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nielsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hirigushi lands with an overhand left.
Hirigushi scores with a shot to the body.
Nielsen misses with a combination
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nielsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Nielsen misses.
As Nielsen tries to get set, Hirigushi tries to push him back and clinch up but Nielsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirigushi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nielsen.
Nice defenses there by Nielsen.#KD2#
Nielsen catches Hirigushi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hirigushi to the canvas! #ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi wants to stand but Nielsen is controlling the position.
Oh Hirigushi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Nielsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Hirigushi keeps moving.
Nielsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Nielsen won't allow Hirigushi to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Hirigushi lands a lovely overhand right.
Nielsen throws a sloppy head kick and Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
Hirigushi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nielsen manages to circle out of the way.
Nielsen keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hirigushi darts in and clinches Nielsen up against the cage.
A short right from Hirigushi on the inside.
Nielsen prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
Nielsen blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
Nielsen lands a shoulder strike.
Nielsen tries to work over Hirigushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body.
Nielsen lands with a light punch inside.
Hirigushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nielsen.
Nielsen can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Hirigushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Nielsen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Nielsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirigushi can't find room to land a body shot as Nielsen controls the action.
Hirigushi tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nielsen blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Nielsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi digs a right hand underneath Nielsen's ribcage. Nielsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nielsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow.
Nielsen tries to work over Hirigushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hirigushi.
Nielsen takes a shot to the head.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi blocking some punches.
Hirigushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hirigushi digs a right hand into Nielsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nielsen's gas tank.
Hirigushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
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 Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hirigushi rushes Nielsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nielsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nielsen can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Nielsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nielsen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Nielsen blocks an uppercut.
Hirigushi is working Nielsen over against the cage.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi digs a right hand underneath Nielsen's ribcage. Nielsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hirigushi lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nielsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nielsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kendo Hirigushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nielsen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Nielsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nielsen.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nielsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Nielsen throws a head punch that misses.
Nielsen stalling in the clinch but Hirigushi improves position.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Hirigushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nielsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but Nielsen blocks it.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nielsen tries to stall but Hirigushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nielsen prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a shot to the body.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nielsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
Nielsen tries to stall but Hirigushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hirigushi lands with a left to the head.
Hirigushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirigushi gets through Nielsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Hirigushi blocking some punches. #T2#
Nielsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nielsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nielsen presses Hirigushi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nielsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nielsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hirigushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Nielsen gets through Hirigushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nielsens head.
Hirigushi tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Nielsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Hirigushi lands with a left to the head.
Nielsen misses with the head strike.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nielsen stalling in the clinch but Hirigushi improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Nielsen fails to land.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
Nielsen is working Hirigushi over against the cage.
Hirigushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nielsen can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Hirigushi pushes Nielsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nielsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action. #TD2#
Nielsen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T4#
Hirigushi is looking to stand back up but Nielsen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hirigushi.
Nielsen is looking to stall here but Hirigushi recovers full guard.
Hirigushi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Hirigushi keeps moving.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Nielsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nielsen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nielsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Nielsen keeps it at a distance.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nielsen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hirigushi's head backwards.
Nielsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nielsen throws a powerful right kick. Hirigushi tried to block low but the kick was high! Hirigushi was taken right off of his feet! Nielsen jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobo Nielsen!
An intense looking Bobo Nielsen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Felt the Power and couldn't handle it.'.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Dec 29, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iolyn Madog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Madog ducks down to avoid it.
Madog slips a straight right by Hirigushi.
Madog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hirigushi's sensitive parts.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Madog.
Hirigushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Madog was well out of range.
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Madog moved out of range nicely.
Hirigushi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hirigushi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Madog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madog to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Madog - just one landing.
Madog missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Hirigushi's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madog slips under a jab.#T1#
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Madog.
Madog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hirigushi's calf.
Madog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Madog.
Hirigushi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Madog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
Madog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madog manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madog connects with a solid leg kick.
Hirigushi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Madog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hirigushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hirigushi throws a lazy uppercut
and Madog counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madog misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hirigushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Madog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Good leg kick by Madog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hirigushi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Madog scoring well with a low kick there.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madog manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Madog moves away from the strike by Hirigushi.
Madog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Madog misses with a straight left.
A cross from Madog lands.
Hirigushi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Madog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Madog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Madog misses.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Madog misses with a low kick.
Hirigushi looks to land a right hand but Madog moved out of range.
Madog connects with a jab.
Madog lands a right hook to the body.
Hirigushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madog.
Madog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hirigushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Madog throws the left hand but Hirigushi avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Donk. Madog catches Hirigushi right on the button with a cross.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Madog counter with a right hand.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madog.
Hirigushi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A clash of legs there as Hirigushi blocks the low kick.
Madog misses with a body shot.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
A left lands for Madog.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi swings for the body but Madog moves out of range.
Madog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hirigushi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Madog misses with a hook.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Madog manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi misses with a straight right.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Madog cracks Hirigushi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Madog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Madog blocks a jab.
Madog throws out a counter right but Hirigushi avoids it with no problem.
Madog throws an overhand right that lands on Hirigushi's shoulder, as Hirigushi tries to avoid the shot.
Madog moves out of range of the strikes.
Madog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hirigushi under the eye.
Madog tries to work over Hirigushi's front leg with a kick but Hirigushi checks it.
Madog digs a good body shot into Hirigushi's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirigushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Madog ducked under it nicely.
Hirigushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madog.
Madog throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madog walks into a jab.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Madog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Madog.
A telegraphed right hand from Hirigushi misses the target.
It seemed like Madog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Madog misses the target.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
Madog throws a leg kick which misses Hirigushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirigushi tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirigushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Madog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Madog misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.#T1#
Hirigushi throws a hook but Madog blocks it.
Madog swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Madog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hirigushi's sensitive parts.
Madog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Madog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hirigushi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Madog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madog cracks Hirigushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hirigushi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Madog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Madog stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi misses with a body shot.
Madog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Hirigushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Madog digs a good hook to Hirigushi's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hirigushi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Madog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Madog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hirigushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Madog throws a leg kick which misses Hirigushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirigushi tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Madog.
Hirigushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Madog.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Madog was well out of range.
Madog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hirigushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hirigushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madog misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hirigushi slips a straight right by Madog.#T3#
Madog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Hirigushi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Madog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Madog looks for the body kick but Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Madog lands a nice shot that snaps Hirigushi's head back.
Madog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Madog scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hirigushi cracks Madog with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Madog.
Madog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Madog tries to work over Hirigushi's front leg with a kick but Hirigushi checks it.
Madog scores with a jab to the head.
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Madog ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Hirigushi throws a jab when Madog was well out of range.
Iolyn Madog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hirigushi in his tracks.
Madog throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi tries to bum rush Madog with a series of wild strikes but Madog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Madog throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hirigushi misses the target.
Madog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madog takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Madog.
Madog 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.
Hirigushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hirigushi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hirigushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi.
The crowd cheers as Madog lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hirigushi doesn't seem phased though.
Madog slips a straight right by Hirigushi.
Madog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Madog was well out of range.
Madog scores with a nice strike.
Madog lands a head shot.
Hirigushi takes one on the button.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Madog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Madog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Madog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Madog jabs Hirigushi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madog lands the left hand.#T1#
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Madog moved out of range nicely.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Madog slips a jab and a cross from Hirigushi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hirigushi checks a leg kick.
Madog misses the jab.
Hirigushi throws a lazy uppercut
and Madog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog connects with an inside leg kick.
Madog slips a jab and a cross from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi 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.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
Hirigushi looks to land a right hand but Madog moved out of range.
Kendo Hirigushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Madog misses with a hook.
Madog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hirigushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Madog connects with a body shot.
Madog looks to land a left hand but Hirigushi moved out of range nicely.
Madog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi.
Madog looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hirigushi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madog.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madog.
Madog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Madog can pounce on him.
Hirigushi looks to land a combination but Madog avoids it well.
Iolyn Madog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Madog lands a leg kick that knocks Hirigushi off balance momentarily.
Madog lands a jab to the nose.
Hirigushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madog lands a body shot.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
Madog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hirigushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hirigushi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Madog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Madog to score with a decent uppercut.
Hirigushi 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.
Madog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Madog. #T4#
Madog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirigushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
Madog scores with a nice head shot.
Madog cracks Hirigushi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Madog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirigushi moves away.
Madog lands with a straight right. Hirigushi didn't see that one coming.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
Madog scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hirigushi.
Madog throws a shot to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iolyn Madog!
Our winner, Iolyn Madog, 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: EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Hirigushi misses with a double jab
and Hirigushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkins slips a straight right by Hirigushi.
It looked like Perkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hirigushi.
Perkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Perkins 's head but Perkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Hirigushi.
Perkins lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hirigushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkins trying to stall but Hirigushi improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Perkins fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Perkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi lands an uppercut.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but Perkins avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Hirigushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi blocking some punches.
Perkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
Hirigushi blocks a body shot from Perkins .
Perkins 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirigushi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Perkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hirigushi can turn it around.
Perkins 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
I was talking to Perkins 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkins avoiding damage.
Perkins stalling in the clinch but Hirigushi improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkins lands a left hand.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi lands a right hand.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kai Perkins has been cut.
Perkins has a couple of punches blocked by Hirigushi.
Perkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins takes a shot to the head.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perkins backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hirigushi gets through Perkins 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hirigushi as Perkins tries to tie him up.
Perkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirigushi prevents a body shot from Perkins .
Hirigushi is working Perkins over against the cage.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hirigushi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Perkins s head.
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
A right hand to the body from Hirigushi.
Perkins misses with some punches.
Perkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Perkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Hirigushi. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Hirigushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Perkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Perkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Perkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkins blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Perkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
Hirigushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkins 's elbow.
Perkins wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkins misses with some punches.
Perkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Perkins 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hirigushi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hirigushi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Perkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
A little feinted left hand from Perkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hirigushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Perkins clinches up against the cage.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hirigushi prevents a body shot from Perkins .
Hirigushi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by Perkins .
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Perkins taking a breather.
Hirigushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkins prevents a body shot from Hirigushi. #T1#
Hirigushi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Perkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hirigushi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hirigushi tries to work over Perkins 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkins tries a body shot but Hirigushi blocks it.
Perkins trying to control the position but instead, Hirigushi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Perkins into the cage.
Hirigushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkins controls his hands.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hirigushi scores with a shot to the side of Perkins 's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Perkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hirigushi lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Perkins misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Perkins fails to land.
Hirigushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perkins .
A left hand lands to the body for Hirigushi.
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!
Perkins lands a left hand.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Perkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by Perkins .
Perkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkins 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hirigushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perkins backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hirigushi.
Perkins blocks an uppercut.
Hirigushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perkins misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Perkins can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Hirigushi.
Perkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Perkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perkins wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkins .
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Hirigushi tries to work over Perkins 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi blocks a body shot from Perkins .
A short body shot lands from Hirigushi as the two fighters clinch.
Perkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike. #T4#
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirigushi.
Perkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hirigushi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkins taking a breather.
Perkins works on Hirigushi's body with a couple of short punches.
Perkins is looking to control Hirigushi's arms but Hirigushi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perkins has his back to the cage.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkins can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Perkins working aggressively here.
Hirigushi lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkins slows down the pace here.
Hirigushi gets through Perkins 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Perkins '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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Perkins clinches up with Hirigushi and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi.
Perkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkins working aggressively here.
Hirigushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkins 's elbow.
Perkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Perkins blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perkins .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi blocks an uppercut.
Perkins blocks an uppercut.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkins .
Perkins blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike. #T1#
Perkins looking to stall.
Hirigushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Perkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Perkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Perkins seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Hirigushi is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A hook to the body from Hirigushi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkins 's elbow.
Perkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Perkins .
Hirigushi lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirigushi.
Perkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A body shot lands from Perkins .
Hirigushi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirigushi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Perkins 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirigushi lands a body punch.
Perkins blocks an uppercut.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkins stalling the fight.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perkins blocks an uppercut.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hirigushi misses with a body punch.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hirigushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkins 's elbow.
Hirigushi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkins backwards.
Hirigushi gets through Perkins 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Perkins can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Perkins tries to work over Hirigushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Hirigushi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hirigushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkins tries to stall but Hirigushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Perkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
Hirigushi tries to work over Perkins 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi letting Perkins take a breather here.
Kai Perkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkins blocks an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EMP Piano vs Pearson
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Hirigushi.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Hirigushi down.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Hirigushi strikes.#CL#
Hirigushi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hirigushi scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hirigushi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hirigushi digs a right hand underneath Sitsongrit's ribcage. Sitsongrit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Hirigushi as the two fighters clinch.
Hirigushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hirigushi blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Hirigushi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Hirigushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Hirigushi is leaning against Sitsongrit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirigushi tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi lands with a right to the head.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #T3#
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Hirigushi.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hirigushi blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit pushes Hirigushi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit gets through Hirigushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
Hirigushi lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hirigushi blocks it.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hirigushis head.
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 Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Hirigushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Hirigushi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #T1#
Hirigushi tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hirigushis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi. #BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hirigushi is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Hirigushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hirigushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Hirigushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hirigushi misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hirigushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hirigushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hirigushi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Hirigushi lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Hirigushi blocks it.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hirigushi is out of range. #CL#
Hirigushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Hirigushi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit gets through Hirigushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kendo Hirigushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Petdee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hirigushi lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Hirigushi with a low kick.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Hirigushi lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Hirigushi down by chopping away at his legs. #T1##CL#
Hirigushi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Hirigushi misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Hirigushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirigushi controls his hands.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi - that landed with a thud.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Hirigushi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hirigushi blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hirigushi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit works on Hirigushi's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Hirigushi's arms but Hirigushi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sitsongrit has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Hirigushi prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit gets through Hirigushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Hirigushi misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi lands a body punch.
Hirigushi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petdee Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petdee Sitsongrit!
Petdee Sitsongrit looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.

Event: EMP Tower vs Tuala
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1#
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hirigushi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Sitsongrit looks to move away, Hirigushi throws a big counter combo but Sitsongrit just gets out of the way.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hirigushi throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Hirigushi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hirigushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Hirigushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hirigushi misses with a body shot
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Hirigushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Sitsongrit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hirigushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Hirigushi is wise to it.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!#T2#
Sitsongrit punishes Hirigushi's body with a nice straight punch.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hirigushi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.#KD2#
Sitsongrit lands a big uppercut and Hirigushi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hirigushi looks OK. Sitsongrit waves Hirigushi back to his feet!
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirigushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirigushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Hirigushi lands with an overhand left.
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit drops Hirigushi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hirigushi! Sitsongrit dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petdee Sitsongrit!
As Petdee Sitsongrit got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Out with Bolsonaro!'.

Event: EMP Madog vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1#
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paddington moves away.
Paddington drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hirigushi defends it well.
Hirigushi scores with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Paddington saw that one coming.
Paddington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Paddington misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paddington slips under a jab.
Paddington throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Paddington avoids it easily.
Hirigushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paddington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paddington throws a body shot but no joy.
Paddington throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Hirigushi. No joy for Paddington on that attempt.
Paddington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
Paddington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Paddington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Paddington lands a nice hook to Hirigushi's body. Hirigushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paddington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David Paddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paddington.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Paddington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paddington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hirigushi after a bit of a struggle.
Hirigushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paddington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirigushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paddington's elbow.
Hirigushi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Paddington.
Hirigushi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Paddington.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Paddington backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paddington.
Paddington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paddington tries to throw a body punch but Hirigushi avoids it by throwing Paddington back against the cage.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by Paddington.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Paddington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paddington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Paddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paddington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paddington has a couple of punches blocked by Hirigushi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paddington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Paddington.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Paddington misses with some punches.
Paddington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Paddington takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Hirigushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paddington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paddington tries a body shot but Hirigushi blocks it.
Paddington is leaning against Hirigushi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paddington blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Paddington has picked Hirigushi up - he's going for a ride! Paddington dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Paddington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hirigushi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paddington throwing shots but Hirigushi is blocking nicely.
Hirigushi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paddington scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hirigushi is looking to improve his position.
Paddington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Paddington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirigushi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paddington.
Hirigushi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hirigushi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paddington. #T4#
Paddington throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hirigushi to regain full guard.
Paddington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paddington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hirigushi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirigushi, not yet.
Paddington won't allow Hirigushi to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Hirigushi wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Hirigushi moves into the clinch successfully.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by Paddington.
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 Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Paddington tries to clinch but Hirigushi is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Hirigushi. Beautiful body shot.
Hirigushi tries to clinch
and Paddington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paddington is looking to clinch.
Paddington looks to land a combination but Hirigushi avoids it well.
Paddington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Paddington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paddington moves away.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paddington throws out the jab.
Paddington throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Paddington throws a hook to the side of Hirigushi's head but Hirigushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddington is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but Paddington moves out of range.
Paddington misses with a takedown attempt - Hirigushi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hirigushi swinging wildly here. #T1#
Paddington swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi cracks Paddington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paddington.
Hirigushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paddington throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Paddington moved out of range nicely.
Paddington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paddington takes one on the button.
Paddington misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirigushi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hirigushi throws a good cross that connects.
Hirigushi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Hirigushi as Paddington shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paddington tries to clinch but Hirigushi is having none of it.
Paddington misses with a straight right.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Paddington lands the left hand.
Nice jab there from Paddington.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
Hirigushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Hirigushi moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Paddington pulls guard successfully.
Hirigushi is looking to stand up but Paddington won't let him. #SUB2#
Paddington working for a triangle but Hirigushi defends it easily.
Paddington is trying to keep Hirigushi in close.
Hirigushi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Paddington's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Hirigushi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paddington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirigushi has managed to get both his arms back between Paddington's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Paddington looking for subs off his back but Hirigushi has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Paddington actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Hirigushi decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paddington! But no joy.
Hirigushi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paddington misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Paddington throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi with a jab.
Hirigushi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Paddington's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Hirigushi.
Paddington throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paddington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paddington looks to land a right hand but Hirigushi moved out of range.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paddington scores with a jab to the body.
Paddington scores with a jab to the head.
Paddington looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hirigushi misses its target.
Paddington throws a body shot but no joy.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paddington can do to turn this around?
Hirigushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paddington moves away.
Hirigushi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paddington.
Hirigushi stalks Paddington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Paddington's face. Paddington staggers backwards, shaken.
Paddington cracks Hirigushi with an open hand slap.
Paddington throws the left hand but Hirigushi avoids the punch easily.
Paddington misses with a straight right.
Hirigushi moves forwards but Paddington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paddington cracks Hirigushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirigushi stuns Paddington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hirigushi misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hirigushi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paddington swinging wildly here.
A shot to the body from Hirigushi misses
and Paddington counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirigushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paddington misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paddington.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Paddington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Paddington misses.
Paddington throws a series of punches but Hirigushi avoids them all with ease.
Paddington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paddington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Hirigushi, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Hirigushi is looking to clinch but Paddington is avoiding it.
Paddington catches Hirigushi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paddington throws a series of punches but Hirigushi avoids them all with ease.
Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paddington.
Paddington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a one-two to the body.
Paddington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paddington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirigushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hirigushi scores with a one two! Paddington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paddington.
Hirigushi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paddington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hirigushi at a distance.
Hirigushi lands a jab-cross combination.
Paddington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hirigushi as he avoids it easily.
Hirigushi misses with the combination.
David Paddington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hirigushi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paddington misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Paddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paddington throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Paddington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hirigushi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hirigushi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hirigushi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paddington throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paddington punishes Hirigushi's body with a nice straight punch.
Paddington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirigushi.
Hirigushi tries to clinch up but Paddington circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Hirigushi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paddington slips under a jab.
Paddington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paddington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paddington moves out of range of the strikes.
Paddington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Paddington.
Hirigushi defending well as Paddington loads up on a big left hand.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paddington looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
Paddington misses with a hook.
Hirigushi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Paddington.
Hirigushi lands with a hook. Paddington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paddington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paddington.

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

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

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

Event: EMP Zulu vs Rain
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Jainar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jainar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jainar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jainar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirigushi.
Jainar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jainar throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Jainar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Jainar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jainar misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hirigushi tries to close the distance and clinch but Jainar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hirigushi swinging wildly here.
Ramazan Jainar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jainar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Jainar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jainar defending well as Hirigushi loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jainar.
Jainar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jainar lands a jab to the head. #ROC#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jainar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hirigushi scrambles back to his feet.
Hirigushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jainar finish him?#T2#
Jainar throws a body kick that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jainar lands a leg kick that knocks Hirigushi off balance momentarily.
Jainar misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hirigushi! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jainar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jainar loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Hirigushi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hirigushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jainar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jainar thuds his right hand into Hirigushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jainar misses the jab.
Jainar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jainar misses with a wild combination.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Jainar defending well as Hirigushi loads up on a big left hand.
Hirigushi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hirigushi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Hirigushi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hirigushi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jainar lands a leg kick that knocks Hirigushi off balance momentarily.
Hirigushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jainar is looking to counter the offense by Hirigushi and move into the clinch.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Jainar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jainar lands a leg kick that knocks Hirigushi off balance momentarily.
Jainar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jainar misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body.
Jainar thuds his right hand into Hirigushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jainar ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Nice jab there from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Jainar is rocked!
Jainar throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a huge left! Jainar is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hirigushi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jainar from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hirigushi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: EMP Escobar Vs Grande
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Kickboxer's head but Kickboxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kickboxer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirigushi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickboxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer misses with a head kick.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Kickboxer manages to avoid it.
Kickboxer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hirigushis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kickboxer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hirigushi lunges at Kickboxer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kickboxer's hand.
Kickboxer thows a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Kickboxer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hirigushi cracks Kickboxer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kickboxer misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kickboxer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Kickboxer.
Hirigushi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Kickboxer manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawaiian Kickboxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Hirigushi finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi works over Kickboxer's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Hawaiian Kickboxer has been cut.
Kickboxer connects with a single shot there.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kickboxer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kickboxer to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Kickboxer looks to land a right hand but Hirigushi moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hirigushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kickboxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer throws a counter combo.
Hirigushi connects with a looping right hand.
Kickboxer throws a shot to the body.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Kickboxer's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kickboxer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kickboxer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hirigushi throws out a powerful jab.
Kickboxer throws a chopping leg kick but Hirigushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kickboxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi. #T3#
Kickboxer misses with a body punch
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi lands a head shot.
Hirigushi misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a looping left.
Kickboxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hirigushi misses the body punch
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kickboxer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kickboxer throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Kickboxer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickboxer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kickboxer dodges the punch combination from Hirigushi. #T4#
Kickboxer dips to his left and cracks Hirigushi with an uppercut!
Kickboxer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickboxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer slips under a jab from Hirigushi.
An inside leg kick lands from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Hirigushi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kickboxer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the body kick from Kickboxer.
Hirigushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hirigushi misses with a body punch
and Kickboxer counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hawaiian Kickboxer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut
and Kickboxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kickboxer tries a head kick but it misses.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Kickboxer manages to avoid it.
Kickboxer loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
It looked like Hirigushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kickboxer.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kickboxer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Kickboxer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Kickboxer misses
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Kickboxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kickboxer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Kickboxer saw that one coming.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kickboxer misses with a low kick.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kickboxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Kickboxer avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
Kickboxer misses with a looping right.
Kickboxer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hirigushi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kickboxer to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Kickboxer misses with a hook.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Kickboxer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kickboxer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Kickboxer.
Hirigushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kickboxer circles away quickly and effectively.
Hirigushi cracks a nice hook into Kickboxer's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi lands an overhand right.
Kickboxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kickboxer misses with a body kick.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kickboxer lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi scores with a nice strike.
Hirigushi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Kickboxer lands a big head kick that sends Hirigushi tumbling to the mat! Kickboxer takes a step backwards and waves Hirigushi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kickboxer cracks the inside of Hirigushi's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Kickboxer missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hirigushi is looking for a counter combo.
Kickboxer lands with a shot to the body.
Kickboxer moves forwards but Hirigushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Kickboxer.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kickboxer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kickboxer is looking to chop away at Hirigushi's legs.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Kickboxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Hirigushi.
Kickboxer throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body.
Hirigushi checks a low kick from Kickboxer.
Hirigushi moves out of range as Kickboxer strikes.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kickboxer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Hirigushi misses.
Kickboxer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kickboxer misses with a kick to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Kickboxer scores with a leg kick.
Kickboxer throws a lazy head kick
and Hirigushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hawaiian Kickboxer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hawaiian Kickboxer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kickboxer misses with a hook
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hirigushi, as that shot connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kickboxer.
Kickboxer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickboxer moves forwards but Hirigushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Kickboxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kickboxer takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kickboxer is just out of range.
Kickboxer throws a counter combo.
Kickboxer throws a head kick that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
As Hirigushi backs off Kickboxer throws a huge counter combo but Hirigushi manages to avoid it all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi blocks the body kick. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Hirigushi.
A little jabbing left from Kickboxer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kickboxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kickboxer throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Kickboxer thows a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Hirigushi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kickboxer backs up against the cage.
Hirigushi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick lands from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer walks into a straight right hand from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi scores with a sloppy right hand. Kickboxer should have avoided that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi ducks right into an uppercut from Kickboxer.
Kickboxer throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Kickboxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Kickboxer is rocked!
Kickboxer takes one to the chin there.
Kickboxer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Hirigushi cracks Kickboxer on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kickboxer falls backwards against the cage. Hirigushi follows up with more strikes that drop Kickboxer to his knees. Hirigushi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kickboxer! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EMP Tower vs Zulu
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hirigushi digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body. #CL2#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Hirigushi in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
Hirigushi can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Hirigushi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirigushi moves away.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Hirigushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirigushi lands a jab to the head.
Hirigushi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi scores with a one two! Sitsongrit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a three punch combo that has Sitsongrit backing up. Sitsongrit nods at Hirigushi to acknowledge the strikes.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi is looking for a counter combo.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Nice takedown defense from Hirigushi. No joy for Sitsongrit on that attempt.
Hirigushi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcinho Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hirigushi with a jab.#ROC#
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit punishes Hirigushi's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?#CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Hirigushi and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Hirigushi manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirigushi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Hirigushi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hirigushi lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Hirigushi throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Hirigushi scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
A jab from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Hirigushi as he connects with a hook.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marcinho Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Sitsongrit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hirigushi on his heels. He'll look to pass Hirigushi's guard now, I'm sure.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirigushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit won't allow Hirigushi to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirigushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirigushi is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hirigushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hirigushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
And Sitsongrit tries to counter it with a takedown but Hirigushi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.#TD2#
Sitsongrit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Hirigushi keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Hirigushi is pulling down on Sitsongrit's head. It's preventing any offense from Sitsongrit, at least for the moment.
Sitsongrit stands and throws Hirigushi's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to move to mount but Hirigushi blocks the move with his legs.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but Hirigushi is working away.
Sitsongrit staying calm.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Hirigushi is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit tries for a kimura but Hirigushi is defending well.
Hirigushi dodges the ground and pound from Sitsongrit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit tries to move to mount but Hirigushi blocks the move with his legs.
Sitsongrit is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcinho Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit punishes Hirigushi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hirigushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Hirigushi shakes it off.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirigushi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Hirigushi defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Sitsongrit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sitsongrit uses his free foot to push down on Hirigushi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hirigushi is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sitsongrit is looking to work his way around to Hirigushi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hirigushi is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Hirigushi is controlling an arm, preventing Sitsongrit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Sitsongrit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hirigushi is holding on tight.
Sitsongrit is stalling here but it's allowed Hirigushi to get half guard. #T3#
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Hirigushi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirigushi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hirigushi defends it well. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hirigushi is trying to stand back up but Sitsongrit is controlling him
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Hirigushi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirigushi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit trying to control from Hirigushi's half guard. Hirigushi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcinho Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EMP Graves Vs Gagnon
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Paddington throws a series of punches but Hirigushi avoids them all with ease.
Hirigushi slips a straight right by Paddington.
Paddington moves to clinch but Hirigushi breaks away
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Paddington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paddington throws out a loose jab but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paddington.
Paddington throws an overhand right that lands on Hirigushi's shoulder, as Hirigushi tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paddington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi throws a series of strikes that have Paddington backpedaling.
Paddington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Paddington stuns Hirigushi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Paddington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Paddington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paddington scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hirigushi scores with a nice strike.
Hirigushi thuds a left hand into Paddington's body.
A shot to the liver by Paddington. Beautiful body shot.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hirigushi digs a good hook to Paddington's body.
Hirigushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paddington tries to bum rush Hirigushi with a series of wild strikes but Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hirigushi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Paddington throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Hirigushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Hirigushi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paddington tests Hirigushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paddington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hirigushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paddington throws an off balance right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Paddington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Paddington throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Hirigushi. No joy for Paddington on that attempt.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paddington moves away.
Paddington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hirigushi cracks Paddington with a good jab.
Hirigushi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Paddington had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Hirigushi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Paddington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paddington misses with a straight right.
Paddington cracks Hirigushi with a good jab.
Paddington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirigushi.
Paddington throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Paddington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
It looked like Paddington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paddington lands a slapping body shot.
Paddington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hirigushi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Hirigushi connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
David Paddington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddington scores with a punch to the head.
Paddington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Paddington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paddington.
It seemed like Hirigushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paddington lands a jab.#ROC#
Hirigushi is rocked!#CL#
Paddington closes the distance and pushes Hirigushi back into the cage.
Hirigushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hirigushi lands a jab.
Paddington swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paddington lands with a nice combination. Hirigushi backs away looking to recover.
Hirigushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Paddington finish him?
Paddington misses with a body punch
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hirigushi 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.
Hirigushi circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Hirigushi. That snapped Paddington's head back.
Hirigushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirigushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paddington.
Hirigushi is looking for the big counter here.
Paddington looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paddington throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hirigushi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Paddington eats them both and turns towards Hirigushi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paddington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hirigushi walks into a jab.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Paddington avoids the punch easily.
Paddington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirigushi as he connects with a hook.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Paddington.
Paddington swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hirigushi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paddington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hirigushi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paddington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Paddington. That snapped Hirigushi's head back.
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paddington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirigushi is fending him off so far but Paddington persists. Nope, Hirigushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Hirigushi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
The fighters circling - Paddington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paddington tests Hirigushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paddington throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hirigushi swats away the attempt to clinch by Paddington.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Paddington misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hirigushi! But no joy.
Paddington throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paddington throws a nice looking combination but Hirigushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirigushi slips under a jab from Paddington.#T3#
Paddington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hirigushi slips a jab from Paddington.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paddington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirigushi circles away.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paddington throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Paddington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paddington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Paddington looks to land a combination but Hirigushi avoids it well.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paddington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi. #CL#
Paddington has Hirigushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Paddington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4##BC2#
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paddington lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Paddington misses its intended target.
Hirigushi lands a really nice looking cross but Paddington seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddington takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Hirigushi coming out on top.
Hirigushi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Paddington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Paddington was well out of range.
Paddington is looking for a counter combo.
Hirigushi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paddington misses with a lunging right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Paddington.
Paddington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi leaves Paddington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Paddington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paddington just misses with a punch to the body.
Paddington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paddington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paddington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Paddington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hirigushi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Paddington moves out of range.
Paddington doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Paddington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirigushi lands with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hirigushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paddington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paddington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paddington cracks Hirigushi with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Paddington throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a nice body shot.
Paddington misses with a lunging right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hirigushi punishes Paddington's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paddington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hirigushi.
Paddington needs to keep his hands up - Hirigushi had a free shot at his head there.
Paddington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Paddington swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Paddington.
Paddington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hirigushi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Paddington ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Paddington misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Paddington misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
David Paddington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paddington walks into a left hand.
Paddington connects with a body shot that sends Hirigushi's belly button to the back.
Paddington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paddington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi defending well as Paddington loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Paddington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi moves out of range as Paddington strikes.
A nice combination there by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paddington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Hirigushi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paddington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hirigushi manages to circle out of the way.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirigushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paddington on the side of the head.
Paddington tests Hirigushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paddington misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Paddington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Paddington misses
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi stuns Paddington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the body from Paddington misses
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.

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

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

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

Event: EMP Araujo vs Lemieux
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Hirigushi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hirigushi misses with the combination.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Hirigushi misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirigushi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Hirigushi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Hirigushi defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hirigushi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hirigushi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Hirigushi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirigushi.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hirigushi connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson cracks Hirigushi with a good jab.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirigushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Hirigushi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hirigushi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Hirigushi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Hirigushi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.#ROC#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hirigushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Hirigushi slips under a jab from Jackson.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Hirigushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.#T3#
Hirigushi swinging wildly here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hirigushi, as that shot connected.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Hirigushi moved out of range nicely.
Hirigushi throws out a powerful jab.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hirigushi.#T4#
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Hirigushi sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body.
Hirigushi sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Hirigushi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Hirigushi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Hirigushi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson 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.
Hirigushi tries to clinch #KD#
and Jackson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hirigushi down! Jackson is looking to finish but Hirigushi is intelligently defending himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Hirigushi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jackson trying to control but Hirigushi is working from the bottom.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Hirigushi blocks nicely.
Jackson stops Hirigushi from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hirigushi cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a two punch combo.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson moves out of range as Hirigushi strikes.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirigushi's hands.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Hirigushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hirigushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirigushi with a jab.
Hirigushi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD#
Hirigushi gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Jackson stops Hirigushi from standing up.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirigushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hirigushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Hirigushi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Hirigushi!#REVB#
Hirigushi tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hirigushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Jackson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hirigushi scores with a punch to the head.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Hirigushi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirigushi connects with a body shot.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hirigushi tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hirigushi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Hirigushi lands the left hand.
Hirigushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hirigushi's head.#T2#
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirigushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hirigushi cracks Jackson with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Hirigushi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Randall Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hirigushi thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hirigushi scores with a nice right hand.
Hirigushi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirigushi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Hirigushi gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson tries to pull guard but Hirigushi won't allow it.
Hirigushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Jackson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hirigushi's guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendo Hirigushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hirigushi 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Hirigushi tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hirigushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Hirigushi right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Hirigushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirigushi tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Hirigushi gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Good work by Hirigushi as he checks the leg kick.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Petdee Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petdee Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sitsongrit drives through and clinches with Hirigushi against the cage.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hirigushi avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.#BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit jabs at Hirigushi's body.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirigushi is looking for a counter combo.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hirigushi moved away.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit cracks Hirigushi with a good jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hirigushi 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Hirigushi as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Hirigushi saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hirigushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Hirigushi down.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit cracks Hirigushi with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit presses Hirigushi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Petdee Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petdee Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Hirigushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Hirigushi 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.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kendo Hirigushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hirigushi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hirigushi checks it well.
Hirigushi takes one to the side of the head.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit cracks the inside of Hirigushi's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hirigushi is out of range.
Petdee Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a lazy body kick
and Hirigushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hirigushi drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Hirigushi down.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirigushi's hands.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Hirigushi's leg. Hirigushi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Hirigushi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

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

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

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

Event: EMP Piano vs Butabi
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sainty tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Sainty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hirigushi checks a leg kick.
Sainty throws a chopping leg kick but Hirigushi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sainty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Sainty throws a low kick but Hirigushi moves out of range easily. #T1#
Sainty wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Hirigushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sainty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hirigushi's waist but Hirigushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sainty off to one side.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sainty thuds a left hand into Hirigushi's body.
Sainty misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Sainty fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Sainty moves into the clinch.
Sainty can't break the clinch.
Sainty takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sainty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hirigushi tries to avoid it but Sainty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hirigushi to the ground. Hirigushi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sainty thows a leg kick but Hirigushi checks it
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sainty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Sainty tries to clinch up but Hirigushi circles away and keeps his distance.
Sainty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Sainty is looking to clinch.
Sainty tries to clinch up but Hirigushi circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sainty wants to land a leg kick but Hirigushi is out of range.
Hirigushi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sainty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirigushi is fending him off so far but Sainty persists. Nope, Hirigushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Sainty scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Sainty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hirigushi was covering up waiting for the punch and Sainty finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Hirigushi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sainty presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sainty closes the distance and clinches up with Hirigushi, looking for a takedown. Sainty pushes Hirigushi against the cage but Hirigushi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sainty misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sainty throws a low kick but Hirigushi moves out of range easily. #TD#
Sainty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty trying to pass the guard but Hirigushi defending well.
Hirigushi is controlling Sainty's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sainty is trying to control the action in half guard but Hirigushi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Sainty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hirigushi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hirigushi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hirigushi keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirigushi wants to control but Sainty is having none of it.
Hirigushi is looking to improve his position but Sainty isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sainty trying to control but Hirigushi is having none of it.
Sainty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hirigushi is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Sainty has taken his back!
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Sainty is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hirigushi is defending well though. Sainty let's go of the attempt for now.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
Hirigushi tries to break free. #SUB#
Hirigushi has hold of Sainty's leg, trying to break free but it's let Sainty lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Hirigushi is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Sainty throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Sainty!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Sainty made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EMP Tower v Murha
Date: Feb 15, 2019

#R1#
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hirigushi pinned against the cage. Hirigushi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayer lands a jab to the nose.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirigushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hirigushi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayer with a poor takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hirigushi pinned against the cage. Hirigushi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Mayer looks to move away, Hirigushi throws a big counter combo but Mayer just gets out of the way.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Hirigushi walks into a jab.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hirigushi as he avoids it easily.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Mayer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Hirigushi stuffs the takedown attempt from Mayer. Mayer gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hirigushi. No joy for Mayer on that attempt.
Mayer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hirigushi counters with a series of strikes. Mayer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hirigushi defends well and Mayer ends up having to push Hirigushi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mayer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirigushi's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Mayer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hirigushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Mayer misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Mayer works the jab nicely.
Hirigushi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mayer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hirigushi swivels and escapes.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayer takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A shot to the body from Mayer misses
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Mayer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hirigushi tries to strike from the bottom.
Hirigushi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer slips nicely into half guard.
Mayer is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mayer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hirigushi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mayer.
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 Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hirigushi tries to avoid it but Mayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hirigushi to the ground. Hirigushi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hirigushi enables Mayer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hirigushi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirigushi is retaining full guard.
Mayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Hirigushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there.
Mayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirigushi is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hirigushi wants to stand up but Mayer is controlling him. #T1#
Mayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Hirigushi has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hirigushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Mayer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mayer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Mayer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirigushi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayer throws an off balance right hand
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayer misses the body punch
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Mayer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hirigushi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayer misses the target. #CL2#
Mayer clinches.
Mayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hirigushi to keep the fight standing.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Mayer dives in and scores a takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
Mayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirigushi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mayer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hirigushi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mayer, into his guard. #REVR##T3#
Mayer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirigushi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirigushi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayer's guard.
Mayer looking to control.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Mayer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mayer trying to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hirigushi wants to get up but he can't break Mayer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mayer working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mayer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mayer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer.
Hirigushi stuffs the takedown.
Hirigushi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damen Mayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Mayer manages to avoid it.
Mayer misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a one-two to the body.
Mayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirigushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayer darts in looking for a takedown but Hirigushi gets double underhooks and turns Mayer into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer fails to land the takedown.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Hirigushi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damen Mayer.#T1#
Mayer connects with the punch.
Mayer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hirigushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mayer throws an off balance right hand
and Mayer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Damen Mayer has been cut.
Mayer fails with the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayer throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp one two that drops Mayer! Hirigushi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mayer to his feet! Mayer is in big trouble!#ROC#
Mayer is rocked!
Mayer has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi rattles Mayer with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mayer tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hirigushi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mayer stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
After the fight, Kendo Hirigushi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EMP Ahma vs Vasquez
Date: Jan 24, 2019

#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Hirigushi has closed the distance and engaged McArthur in a clinch.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
I was talking to Hirigushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hirigushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur lands with a right to the head.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hirigushi. Beautiful body shot.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hirigushi. That did some damage!
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Hirigushi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hirigushi there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
McArthur thuds his shin into the meat of Hirigushi's side.
Hirigushi swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirigushi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but McArthur scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McArthur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hirigushi misses with a looping left.#T2#
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab
and McArthur counters with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Hirigushi takes the fight into the clinch.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
McArthur tries a body shot but Hirigushi blocks it.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
McArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of McArthur backwards.
McArthur lands with a light punch inside.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McArthur misses with a body punch.
McArthur lands a body punch.
McArthur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hirigushi blocks an uppercut.
McArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Hirigushi.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McArthur scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur.
McArthur misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McArthur.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McArthur scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi. #T4#
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
McArthur tries to work over Hirigushi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
McArthur blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
McArthur gets through Hirigushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McArthur. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Hirigushi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hirigushi checks a low kick from McArthur.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirigushi moves away.
Hirigushi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McArthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hirigushi's calf.
Hirigushi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a three punch combo that has McArthur backing up. McArthur nods at Hirigushi to acknowledge the strikes.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur works the jab nicely.
McArthur connects with a jab.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from McArthur tenderised Hirigushi's leg. Hirigushi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Good exchange - Hirigushi coming out on top.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
McArthur throws a solid leg kick but Hirigushi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McArthur.
A quick step to the side and Hirigushi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Hirigushi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from McArthur.
McArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hirigushi misses with a body punch.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hirigushi.
Kieran McArthur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur can't find room to land a body shot as Hirigushi controls the action. #BC2#
McArthur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Hirigushi sees it coming and moves out of range.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
Hirigushi is looking to wear down McArthur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Hirigushi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hirigushi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by McArthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Hirigushi gets a clinch. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on Hirigushi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
McArthur struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirigushi controls his hands.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by McArthur.
Hirigushi is working McArthur over against the cage.
A short right from Hirigushi on the inside.
Hirigushi tries a body shot but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur digs a right hand underneath Hirigushi's ribcage. Hirigushi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi tries to work over McArthur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Hirigushi walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Crunch! McArthur slams his shin into Hirigushi's torso.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
Hirigushi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McArthur looks for the body kick but Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
McArthur 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a left and a right that stings McArthur.
McArthur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hirigushi swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a good low kick that Hirigushi was not able to check.
A punch combination from McArthur misses.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
Hirigushi works over McArthur's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi wants to clinch.#T1#
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Hirigushi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Hirigushi checks it.
Hirigushi blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McArthur momentarily.
McArthur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kendo Hirigushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hirigushi's calf.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi checks a low kick from McArthur.
Hirigushi punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
Hirigushi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hirigushi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
Hirigushi throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but McArthur avoids them all with ease.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirigushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Hirigushi's shoulder, as Hirigushi tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Hirigushi clinches up with McArthur and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McArthur scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur misses with a hook.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McArthur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hirigushi swings widly with a right hand
and McArthur counters with a leg kick.
Hirigushi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hirigushi slips under a jab from McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McArthur 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EMP Openweight Round 3
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar 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.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Hirigushi should have avoided that one.
Hirigushi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Hirigushi is rocked!
A jab from Escobar misses.
Hirigushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hirigushi's calf.
Hirigushi seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar throws a lazy body kick
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a low kick but Hirigushi moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Hirigushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hirigushi's sensitive parts.
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar. #T2#
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Escobar scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Hirigushi moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hirigushi! But no joy.
Escobar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hirigushi is looking for the big counter here.
Escobar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Hirigushi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Escobar misses
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab. #T4#
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirigushi blocks a head kick by Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hirigushi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirigushi is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A low kick from Escobar misses
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hirigushi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Escobar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Escobar cracks Hirigushi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Escobar has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hirigushi to stand back up!
Escobar feints and then cracks Hirigushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirigushi down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##KD#
Escobar drops Hirigushi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hirigushi looks back up at him and smiles so Escobar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Escobar lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hirigushi - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Escobar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Escobar!
Diego Escobar retains his featherweight title!
Diego Escobar 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: TGC 84
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Sheedy misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheedy misses with a shot to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheedy with a jab.
Sheedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirigushi is looking for the big counter here.
Sheedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sheedy moves in looking to clinch but Hirigushi pushes him off.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheedy is looking to counter punch.
Sheedy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sheedy lands a really nice looking cross but Hirigushi seems unphased. #CL#
Sheedy closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheedy throws the left hand but Hirigushi avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi staying out of range there.
Sheedy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Sheedy.
Hirigushi is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheedy finish him?#T1#
Sheedy misses with a hook to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheedy lands a nice shot that snaps Hirigushi's head back.
Hirigushi throws a jab when Sheedy was well out of range.
Sheedy misses with an uppercut
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheedy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sheedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheedy wants to clinch
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sheedy connects with the punch.#T2#
Sheedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Sheedy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sheedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sheedy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Sheedy. Those never looked like landing.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Sheedy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sheedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hirigushi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sheedy fails to land with a series of punches.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sheedy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Sheedy is rocked!
Hirigushi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Hirigushi closes the distance and pushes Sheedy back into the cage.
Sheedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheedy scores with a shot to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Sheedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sheedy misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Sheedy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Sheedy clinches up against the cage.
Sheedy seems to have got his legs back now.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Sheedy on the inside. #BC2#
Hirigushi manages to break the clinch.
Sheedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Sheedy backs off Hirigushi throws a huge counter combo but Sheedy manages to avoid it all.
Sheedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Sheedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hirigushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sheedy throws an off balance right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheedy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sloppy strikes from Sheedy. Those never looked like landing.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Sheedy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sheedy tries to clinch up
and Sheedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheedy wants to clinch
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Sheedy falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: TGC 79
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Donde wants to clinch up but Hirigushi keeps it at a distance.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Donde bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Donde tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hirigushi defends well and Donde ends up having to push Hirigushi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirigushi stuffs the takedown.
Hirigushi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donde has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Donde moves into range and clinches up with Hirigushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Donde. #BC2#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##TD#
Donde shoots in and gets a takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Donde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hirigushi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Donde 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.
Hirigushi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donde's guard.#SU2#
Hirigushi stands up from Donde's guard - Hirigushi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Donde doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a left and a right that stings Donde.
Donde looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hirigushi is fending him off so far but Donde persists. Nope, Hirigushi circles away and we're back to standing.
Donde with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Donde tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves away
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde moves in looking to clinch but Hirigushi pushes him off.#T2#
Donde tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donde with a poor takedown
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hirigushi has knocked Donde down with a huge combo! Hirigushi steps away and waves a wobbly Donde back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Donde is rocked!
Hirigushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Donde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirigushi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Donde is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Donde closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirigushi circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donde.
Donde gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hirigushi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raymond Donde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donde fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donde seems to have got his legs back now.
Donde misses with a takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp right that sends Donde to the canvas! Hirigushi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi 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: CCF 37
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Salvatore misses with a hook. Hirigushi ducked under it nicely.
Salvatore misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi is looking for the big counter here.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salvatore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Salvatore throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salvatore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salvatore misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a left and a right that stings Salvatore.
Salvatore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salvatore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hirigushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirigushi 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.
Hirigushi feints a jab promting Salvatore to slip. Hirigushi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Salvatore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Nice shot by Salvatore.
Salvatore misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Hirigushi misses.
Salvatore misses with a hook. Hirigushi ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Salvatore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Salvatore drops back looking for a leg! Hirigushi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirigushi manages to kick Salvatore off! Salvatore jumps back into Hirigushi's guard.
Salvatore pushing down on Hirigushi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hirigushi is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hirigushi is trying to stand.
Hirigushi is looking to improve his position.
Hirigushi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Salvatore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hirigushi defending well though.
Salvatore throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirigushi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirigushi sees it coming and defends easily.
Salvatore stops Hirigushi from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Salvatore trying to control the action but Hirigushi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hirigushi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirigushi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura but Hirigushi is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hirigushi is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hirigushi trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hirigushi ducks right into an uppercut from Salvatore.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hirigushi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Salvatore catches Hirigushi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salvatore bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hirigushi's head backwards.
Salvatore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a series of strikes. Salvatore will be more careful next time no doubt. #TD#
Salvatore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hirigushi's guard.
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirigushi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvatore wants to control from the top but Hirigushi keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirigushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirigushi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Salvatore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hirigushi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Salvatore, into his guard. #REVB#
Hirigushi is looking to stand up but Salvatore won't let him.
Salvatore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salvatore wants to hit a switch here but Hirigushi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salvatore there!
Hirigushi is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Enzo Salvatore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SU2#
Hirigushi stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Salvatore throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salvatore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salvatore throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salvatore with a body shot.
Salvatore misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Salvatore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salvatore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hirigushi's waist but Hirigushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salvatore off to one side.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hirigushi but Hirigushi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Hirigushi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Salvatore throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Salvatore.#T3#
Salvatore misses with a straight right.
Hirigushi staying out of range there.
Hirigushi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Hirigushi misses the target.
A slow jab from Salvatore misses its intended target.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hirigushi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salvatore throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hirigushi.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salvatore.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Salvatore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Salvatore misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp right that sends Salvatore to the canvas! Hirigushi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi 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: CCF 33: McKane vs Ribbler
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hirigushi throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Boag has been cut.
Boag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hirigushi momentarily.
Boag misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boag only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Boag.
Boag feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Boag throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hirigushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boag has time to react.
Hirigushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boag counters with a right hand to the body.
Boag throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Boag feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Boag misses its intended target. #KD2#
Hirigushi ducks straight into an uppercut from Boag and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Hirigushi manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi wants to stand up but Boag is controlling him.
Boag trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirigushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Boag is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Boag drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hirigushi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boag has Hirigushi in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Boag looking to control. #SUB2#
Boag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Hirigushi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A jab from Boag finds it's way through Hirigushi's defenses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#KD2#
Boag cracks Hirigushi with an uppercut from hell and Hirigushi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Boag's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Hirigushi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Boag drops back looking for a leg! Hirigushi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirigushi manages to kick Boag off! Boag jumps back into Hirigushi's guard.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.#ES#
Hirigushi kicks Boag off and gets to his feet.
Boag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirigushi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boag throws out the jab. #KD#
Hirigushi drops Boag with a beautiful combination! Boag stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hirigushi is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Boag is rocked!
A shot to the body from Hirigushi misses
and Hirigushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Boag will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Boag's cut.
That's time! Hirigushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hirigushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boag sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Boag.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Boag manages to avoid it.
Boag throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses
letting Boag counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hirigushi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Boag misses with an uppercut.
Boag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Boag throws a push kick but Hirigushi slaps the foot to one side.
Hirigushi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirigushi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Hirigushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hirigushi.#T2#
Hirigushi cracks Boag with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boag jabs Hirigushi right on the nose. Hirigushi blinks but takes it well.
Boag throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boag.
Boag misses the jab.#T3#
Boag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boag takes a swing at Hirigushi's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut
and Boag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boag takes one to the chin there.
Boag misses with a left hand
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Hirigushi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boag is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Boag rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Boag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boag seems to have recovered his senses.
Boag throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Hirigushi.
Boag replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hirigushi blocks it well.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boag! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Boag's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boag scores with a punch to the head.
Boag misses with a low kick.
Hirigushi jabs Boag right on the nose. Boag blinks but takes it well.
Chris Boag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Boag counters with a left hand that sends Hirigushi to the canvas!
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!
Hirigushi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boag is one step ahead there.
Boag tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirigushi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Boag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Hirigushi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boag is controlling him.
Boag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Hirigushi looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirigushi, not yet.
Boag wants to control from the top but Hirigushi keeps moving.
Hirigushi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirigushi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boag is controlling him.
Hirigushi keeping full guard, as Boag tries to pass.
Boag trying to move into half guard but instead Hirigushi has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hirigushi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Boag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Boag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirigushi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Boag is looking for a triangle but Hirigushi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hirigushi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hirigushi has managed to get both his arms back between Boag's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Boag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirigushi is aware though and is defending well.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Boag has his foot on Hirigushi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hirigushi works his way back into a safe position though.
Hirigushi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boag is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boag throws a counter combo.
Boag misses with a looping right.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boag with a hook.
Hirigushi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Boag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boag misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Boag's head but Boag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Boag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boag has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CCF 31:Hirigushi vs Ribbler
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Hirigushi with a nice cross.
Ribbler misses with a lunging right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi digs a good hook to Ribbler's body.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbler moves away.
Ribbler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hirigushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribbler.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hirigushi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribbler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribbler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ribbler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hirigushi misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribbler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot
and Ribbler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Hirigushi is looking to clinch.
Hirigushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hirigushi but Hirigushi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hirigushi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Ribbler defending well as Hirigushi loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Ribbler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ribbler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hirigushi to regain full guard.
Ribbler won't allow Hirigushi to sweep him here.
Ribbler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
Hirigushi pulls Ribbler in to control the position.
Ribbler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hirigushi controlling Ribbler's posture. #T2#
Ribbler tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirigushi is retaining full guard.
Ribbler stops Hirigushi from standing up.
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hirigushi connects with a body shot that sends Ribbler's belly button to the back.
Hirigushi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribbler misses with a hook
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribbler's head backwards.
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!
Hirigushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looks like Hirigushi has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Ribbler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribbler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hirigushi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribbler scrambles back to his feet.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot that snaps Ribbler's head back.
Ribbler lands a jab to Hirigushi's midsection.#T3#
Ribbler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribbler throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hirigushi misses the target.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribbler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ribbler duly obliges.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Ribbler keeps it at a distance.
Ribbler throws out a counter right but Hirigushi avoids it with no problem.
Hirigushi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ribbler throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Ribbler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi is looking to clinch but Ribbler is avoiding it.
Hirigushi staying out of range there.
Hirigushi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ribbler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbler misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a series of strikes. Ribbler will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Ribbler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hirigushi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ribbler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hirigushi in his tracks. #ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Hirigushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirigushi tries to clinch there but Ribbler circles away.
The fighters circling - Ribbler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi throws an off balance right hand
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribbler lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Hirigushi - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ribbler!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibbe Ribbler!
Ibbe Ribbler is the new lightweight champion!
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCF FN 28:Hirigushi vs Cooter
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Hirigushi swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cooter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi slips a jab and a cross from Cooter.
A left lands for Hirigushi.#CUT2#
It looks like Cobweb Cooter has been cut.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Hirigushi has closed the distance and engaged Cooter in a clinch.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Hirigushi avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Hirigushi lands a right hand.
Cooter scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cooter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Cooter lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Cooter ducked under it nicely.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Hirigushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooter counters with a nice body shot.
Cooter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooter.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Cooter blocks it.
Cooter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cooter slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Cooter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a combination
and Cooter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cooter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirigushi misses with a right hand
and Cooter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Cooter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cooter looks to land a right hand but Hirigushi moved out of range.
Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Cooter avoids the punch easily.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooter is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooter misses its target.
Nice shot by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a series of strikes that have Cooter backpedaling.
Cooter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi stalks Cooter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cooter's face. Cooter staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Cooter moves out of range as Hirigushi strikes.
Hirigushi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooter counters with a left to the body.
Hirigushi throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hirigushi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi misses with a hook
and Cooter counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooter misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirigushi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hirigushi 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.
Cooter misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Hirigushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooter loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.#T4#
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Cooter's head but Cooter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirigushi misses with a left hand
and Cooter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hirigushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Hirigushi misses with a right hand #KD#
and Cooter counters with a big uppercut that knocks Hirigushi off his feet! Cooter dives into side control looking to finish!
Hirigushi is still in real trouble! Can Cooter finish him?
Cooter cracks Hirigushi with a big elbow.
Cooter trying to control the position but Hirigushi is working away.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hirigushi is letting Cooter control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hirigushi to see if he's OK.
Hirigushi is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
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 Cobweb Cooter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cooter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hirigushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hirigushi seems to have recovered his senses.
Cooter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Hirigushi.
Cooter throws a right and a left that Hirigushi avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Hirigushi as Cooter shoots in.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hirigushi has knocked Cooter down with a huge combo! Hirigushi steps away and waves a wobbly Cooter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Cooter is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooter counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Hirigushi moves into the clinch.
Hirigushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooter's elbow.
Cooter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hirigushi prevents a body shot from Cooter.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but Cooter avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
Cooter taking a breather.
Cooter throws a punch but it's blocked by Hirigushi. #T1##BC2#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Cooter saw that one coming.
Cooter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cooter blocks a jab.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hirigushi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Cooter is looking to counter punch.
Cooter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hirigushi is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Hirigushi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cooter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hirigushi misses with a lunging right hand
and Cooter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi scores with a nice strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hirigushi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hirigushi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hirigushi lands the left hand.
Hirigushi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Cooter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirigushi looks to clinch
and Cooter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooter seems to have got his legs back now.
Hirigushi sizes up Cooter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cooter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Hirigushi lands a nice hook to Cooter's body. Cooter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cooter ducks right into an uppercut from Hirigushi.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooter misses with a looping right.
Cooter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Cooter avoids it with no problem.
Cooter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirigushi misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Cooter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Cooter.
Cooter looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooter throws a body punch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cooter swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cooter's head backwards.#T4#
Cooter swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
Cooter throwing a counter right hand but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooter misses with a body punch
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Hirigushi has closed the distance and engaged Cooter in a clinch.
Hirigushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cooter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Cooter.
Hirigushi tries to work over Cooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooter is trying to maintain a safe position but Hirigushi gets an underhook and turns Cooter into the cage.
Cooter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Cooter throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Hirigushi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Cooter ducked under it nicely.
Cooter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirigushi as he connects with a hook.
Cooter lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooter throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Hirigushi.
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!
Cooter staying out of range there.#T1#
Cooter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Cooter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hirigushi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cooter under the eye.
Cooter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Hirigushi. Beautiful body shot.
Hirigushi with a nice cross.
Cooter misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi tries to clinch up
and Cooter counters with a right hand to the body.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Cooter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hirigushi throws a shot from downtown. Cooter moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hirigushi drops his hands momentarily and Cooter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Hirigushi misses.
Cooter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirigushi's hands.
Good exchange - Hirigushi coming out on top.
Hirigushi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Cooter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooter swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
A lazy left from Cooter finds it's target.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but Cooter moves out of range.
Hirigushi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Hirigushi.
Cooter avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the body
and Cooter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooter moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooter moves away from the strike by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A cross from Cooter lands.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cooter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Hirigushi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooter misses with a few strikes there.
Hirigushi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi cracks Cooter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi tries to bum rush Cooter with a series of wild strikes but Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooter looks to land a left hand but Hirigushi moved out of range nicely.
Cooter misses with a looping right.
Cooter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooter lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Hirigushi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooter.
Cooter cracks Hirigushi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cooter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooter is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Cooter saw that one coming.
It looked like Cooter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Cooter ducked under it nicely.
Hirigushi misses with a hook
and Cooter counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Hirigushi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A slow jab from Cooter misses its intended target.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
It looked like Cooter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cooter slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooter counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi throws a shot from downtown. Cooter moves away and avoids it.
Hirigushi fails to land with a series of punches.
Cooter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donk. Cooter catches Hirigushi right on the button with a cross.
Cooter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Hirigushi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hirigushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cooter staying out of range there.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses
and Cooter counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hirigushi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Hirigushi instigates a clinch.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Hirigushi blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hirigushi manages to break the clinch.
Cooter lands with a straight right. Hirigushi didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Cooter moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooter slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooter was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooter on the side of the head.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cooter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi defending well as Cooter loads up on a big left hand.
Hirigushi cracks Cooter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cooter misses with a straight left.
Hirigushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooter circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Hirigushi lands with an overhand left.
Hirigushi loads up on a big right hand but Cooter slips the punch.
Cooter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cooter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooter loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Hirigushi scores with a jab.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Cooter keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Hirigushi lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hirigushi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cooter to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi digs a good body shot into Cooter's ribs.
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Cooter moved out of range nicely.
Cooter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cooter misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cobweb Cooter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Cooter avoids the punch easily.
Hirigushi wants to clinch up but Cooter keeps it at a distance.
Hirigushi swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Cooter avoids them all with ease.
Cooter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooter misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that misses
and Cooter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirigushi misses with a body punch
letting Cooter counter with a right hand.
Hirigushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Cooter misses.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Cooter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooter misses its target.
Hirigushi throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hirigushi defends it nicely.
Cooter ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Cooter takes one on the button.
Cooter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hirigushi finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooter's head.
Cooter scores with a hook to the body. Hirigushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Cooter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hirigushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooter.
Cooter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooter walks into a stiff left hand from Hirigushi.
Cooter moves out of range as Hirigushi strikes.
As Hirigushi looks to move away, Cooter throws a big counter combo but Hirigushi just gets out of the way.
A big left from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cooter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hirigushi swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Hirigushi cracks Cooter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooter swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Cooter misses with a straight right.
Cooter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cooter duly obliges.
Cooter lands with a right hand.
Hirigushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooter on the side of the head.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cooter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooter throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hirigushi misses the body punch
and Cooter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooter misses with a series of wild punches.
Hirigushi is looking for the big counter here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
The fighters circling - Hirigushi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Cooter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch 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!
Hirigushi misses with a body punch.
Hirigushi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobweb Cooter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Cooter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hirigushi. Cooter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Cooter ducked under it nicely.
Hirigushi lands a lovely overhand right.
Cooter ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendo Hirigushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hirigushi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendo Hirigushi! Kendo Hirigushi retains his lightweight title!
Kendo Hirigushi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Cobweb Cooter spoke after the fight, saying 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.

Event: CCF FN 25:Mckane vs Savi
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Souza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hirigushi lands a jab.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range. #CL#
Hirigushi rushes Souza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hirigushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souza has Hirigushi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hirigushi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Souza tries to pull guard but Hirigushi holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Hirigushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Hirigushi.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ritchie Souza.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hirigushi.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hirigushi gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hirigushi lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi has him pressed against the cage.
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Hirigushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirigushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hirigushi circles away.#CL#
Hirigushi clinches.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Souza looks winded!
Souza is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hirigushi is working Souza over against the cage.
I was talking to Hirigushi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi.
Good body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hirigushi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirigushi. #BC#
Hirigushi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hirigushi leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.
Hirigushi looks to land a combination. Souza sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Souza's coach down at Official UFC Striking, Mui Tai and BJJ Training Ce was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Souza's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Souza misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hirigushi lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Hirigushi sends Souza crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hirigushi is motioning to the referee to let Souza up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Souza gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hirigushi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Souza is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi retains his lightweight title!
Kendo Hirigushi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Ritchie Souza spoke after the fight, saying 'That dude is on PED's he needs to be tested ASAP. Cheater...'.

Event: CCF FN 22:Built vs Vinyard
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Hirigushi scores with a jab to the head.
Matheo Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi tries to clinch up.
Rojas thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a combination
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body.
Rojas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hirigushi. Hirigushi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas throws a nice looking combination but Hirigushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Rojas.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Rojas's shoulder, as Rojas tries to avoid the shot.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojas.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.
Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Jab by Rojas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas misses with an uppercut
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that has Rojas reeling! Hirigushi follows up with more punches and Rojas is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Kendo Hirigushi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CCF 19:Veronin v Wearmouth II
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Boag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boag takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hirigushi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi walks into a straight right hand from Boag.
Boag misses with a few strikes there.
Hirigushi is looking to counter punch.#KD2#
Boag drops Hirigushi with a big left hand and mounts him. Hirigushi is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oh Hirigushi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boag wants to control but Hirigushi is keeping him busy.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Boag tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hirigushi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Boag is working for a submission of some sort.
Hirigushi is trying to stand up here but Boag is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Boag 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. #SUB2#
Boag is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hirigushi is just riding it out for now. Boag eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Boag stops Hirigushi from getting back to his feet.
Boag is pressing down on Hirigushi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirigushi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Boag wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirigushi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Boag is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hirigushi defends it well.
Boag wants to free his trapped foot but Hirigushi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirigushi keeps working.
Hirigushi tries to kick Boag off but Boag keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boag has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hirigushi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hirigushi has given up his back. Will we see Boag going for some submissions?
Hirigushi is trying to get back to his feet but Boag has full control of the position and if anything, Hirigushi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Boag looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Boag working for a choke but Hirigushi is defending well. #SUB2#
Boag patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Boag looking for the choke but no joy.
Hirigushi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Well, with Boag on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hirigushi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Boag has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hirigushi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hirigushi trying to get back to his feet but Boag is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Hirigushi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Boag patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Boag is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hirigushi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hirigushi for a finish.
Hirigushi trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Hirigushi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Boag working for a choke but Hirigushi is defending well.
Hirigushi is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Boag dominated that round.
That's time! Hirigushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boag wants to clinch
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boag moves in looking to clinch but Hirigushi pushes him off.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Boag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Boag moves into the clinch.
Boag lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Boag lands a shot to the body.
Boag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boag.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Boag is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hirigushi to keep the fight standing.
Boag lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Hirigushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boag is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boag tries to throw a body punch but Hirigushi avoids it by throwing Boag back against the cage.
Boag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi prevents a body shot from Boag.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boag tries to throw a body punch but Hirigushi avoids it by throwing Boag back against the cage.
Boag doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Boag.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boag lands a hook that snaps the head of Hirigushi backwards.
Boag misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hirigushi tries to break the clinch but Boag is controlling the position.
A short right from Hirigushi on the inside.
Hirigushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
Boag misses with the head strike. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hirigushi works on Boag's body with a couple of short punches.
Boag struggles to land a body shot inside as Hirigushi controls his hands.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body.
Boag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boag is trying to pull guard but Hirigushi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kendo Hirigushi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Boag.
Hirigushi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirigushi lands a body shot.
Boag is breathing heavily.
Boag jumps guard but Hirigushi stands there with Boag around his waist. Boag gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boag gets through Hirigushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi blocking some punches.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boag backwards.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi working aggressively here.
Hirigushi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Boag jumps guard and drags Hirigushi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hirigushi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boag's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Hirigushi gets to his feet - Boag follows without any prompting.
Boag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Hirigushi's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hirigushi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boag misses with a lunging right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Boag blocks it.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
It seemed like Boag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Boag slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boag.#T4#
Boag needs to keep his hands up - Hirigushi had a free shot at his head there.
Hirigushi lands a glancing blow to the side of Boag's head.
Nice shot lands for Hirigushi.
Boag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boag connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hirigushi lands a glancing blow to the side of Boag's head.
Boag slips a jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boag tries to work over Hirigushi's front leg with a kick but Hirigushi checks it.
Boag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Hirigushi cracks Boag with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Boag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boag looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hirigushi. That snapped Boag's head back.
Boag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hirigushi.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boag eats them both and turns towards Hirigushi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hirigushi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boag.
Boag looks to clinch
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hirigushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boag.
A little jabbing left from Boag on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kendo Hirigushi is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut
and Boag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Boag looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Boag avoids the punch easily.
Hirigushi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Hirigushi swinging wildly here.
Boag lands an overhand right.
Boag takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Boag lands a head shot.
Boag's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hirigushi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boag scrambles back to his feet.
Hirigushi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Boag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
It seemed like Boag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Hirigushi. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Hirigushi scores with a jab. Boag acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hirigushi moves out of range as Boag strikes.#CL2#
Boag darts in and clinches Hirigushi up against the cage.
Boag swings wildly with an uppercut but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boag tries to pull guard but Hirigushi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boag misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hirigushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Boag controls his hands.
Hirigushi blocking some punches. #T3#
Hirigushi tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Hirigushi back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirigushi.
Boag lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boag lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Boag on the inside. #TD2#
Boag manages to pull guard.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boag is trying to control the position but Hirigushi postures up.
Hirigushi wants to stand but Boag has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Boag looking for a guillotine here but Hirigushi defends easily. #SU#
Hirigushi gets to his feet - Boag follows without any prompting.
Hirigushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boag with a nice cross.#T4#
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Boag avoids the punch easily.
Hirigushi clobbers Boag with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi stalks Boag and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boag's face. Boag staggers backwards, shaken.
A big left from Boag misses.
Hirigushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hirigushi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hirigushi lands a nice looking body shot.
Hirigushi swings for the body but Boag moves out of range.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Boag swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirigushi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boag has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hirigushi jabs Boag to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendo Hirigushi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hirigushi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CCF FN 15:Wearmouth v Veronin
Date: Apr 01, 2018

#R1#
Hirigushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Souza 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.
Souza misses with a hook to the body
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Souza.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Souza.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Souza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Souza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirigushi is holding on to half guard well.
Hirigushi is looking to escape.
Souza works his way into side control. #T1#
Hirigushi is pushing Souza's head away, looking to escape. Souza manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hirigushi can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hirigushi wants to control but Souza postures up.#SUB#
Hirigushi is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Souza take his back! Uh oh - Souza has got a rear naked choke here! Hirigushi is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza is the new lightweight champion!
Ritchie Souza took some time post fight to say the following; 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.

Event: CCF FN 12:Simpson vs Man
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boag has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Frenzied Rainbows Multi-Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Boag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boag.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Boag throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Hirigushi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boag throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Hirigushi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boag. Boag circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
Hirigushi loads up on a big right hand but Boag slips the punch.
Hirigushi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boag misses with an uppercut. Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boag.
Chris Boag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Boag throws a right hand that Hirigushi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hirigushi also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hirigushi! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Boag.
Boag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hirigushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hirigushi cracks Boag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boag throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hirigushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Boag blocks it.
Boag changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boag throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boag throws a body shot but no joy.
Boag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirigushi.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boag is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hirigushi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming.
Hirigushi throws out a loose jab but Boag uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Boag!
Hirigushi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Boag misses with a looping right.
Boag staying out of range there.
Boag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Boag appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hirigushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Boag's shoulder, as Boag tries to avoid the shot.
Boag throws an overhand right that lands on Hirigushi's shoulder, as Hirigushi tries to avoid the shot.
Boag stuns Hirigushi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hirigushi cracks Boag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boag throws a series of strikes that have Hirigushi backpedaling.
Boag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi slips under a jab from Boag.
Hirigushi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Hirigushi - just one landing.
Hirigushi slips a jab from Boag.
A jab from Boag misses.
Hirigushi unleashes a big counter combination but Boag bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Boag throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hirigushi looks to land a right hand but Boag moved out of range.
Boag ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.
Boag lands a nice hook to Hirigushi's body. Hirigushi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Boag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boag.
Good leg kick by Boag there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boag misses with a lunging right hand
and Boag takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boag. Hirigushi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hirigushi takes one to the side of the head.
Boag swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Hirigushi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Good exchange - Boag coming out on top.
Hirigushi misses with a two punch combination.
Boag cracks the inside of Hirigushi's front leg. #T4#
Boag throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Boag.
Hirigushi jabs Boag right on the nose. Boag blinks but takes it well.
Boag misses with a body shot.
Hirigushi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hirigushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boag had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Boag misses.
Boag dips to his left and cracks Hirigushi with an uppercut!
Boag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Boag avoids the punch easily.
Boag was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boag takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi.
A little feinted left hand from Boag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boag throws a good cross that connects.
Hirigushi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 Chris Boag will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hirigushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boag.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming.
Hirigushi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boag.
Boag misses with a straight left.
Boag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Some wild striking there from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boag.
Boag throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a nice body shot.
Boag misses with a body kick.
Boag keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boag momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Boag slips a straight right by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Boag.
Nice straight punches there by Hirigushi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hirigushi.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hirigushi throws a hook but Boag avoids it easily.
Boag throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boag throws a low kick but Hirigushi avoids it.
Boag lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Hirigushi avoids the body shot from Boag.
Nice uppercut lands for Hirigushi. That snapped Boag's head back.
Hirigushi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hirigushi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab lands there for Boag.
Boag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hirigushi.
Boag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Boag lands a right hook to the body.
Chris Boag is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi blocks a jab.#T2#
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Boag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boag buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boag throws the left hand but Hirigushi avoids the punch easily.
Boag misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hirigushi! But no joy.
Boag thuds his shin into the meat of Hirigushi's side.
Boag slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boag tries a low kick but Hirigushi avoids it.
Hirigushi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boag scores with a nice body kick.
Hirigushi 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.
Boag has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boag there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hirigushi throws a lazy right hand but Boag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boag throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Nice defenses there by Boag.
A jab from Boag finds it's way through Hirigushi's defenses.
Boag with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Boag feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boag throws out a loose jab but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hirigushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boag.
Boag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hirigushi.
A swing and a miss from Boag.
Hirigushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boag.
Boag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boag throws a leg kick which misses Hirigushi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirigushi tries to avoid it.
Boag smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boag moves away from the strike by Hirigushi.
Boag uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hirigushi.
Boag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hirigushi throws a jab but it's blocked by Boag.
Boag throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boag throws out a loose jab but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Boag defending well as Hirigushi loads up on a big left hand.
Hirigushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boag.
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Boag moved out of range nicely.
Boag throws a low kick but Hirigushi avoids it.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Boag saw that one coming.
Hirigushi misses the shot to the body.
Hirigushi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Boag avoids it with no problem.
Boag looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boag misses with a body shot
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Boag scores with a sloppy right hand. Hirigushi should have avoided that one.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Boag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Hirigushi.
Boag misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
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 Chris Boag will probably get the nod.
That's time! Boag's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Boag lands a nice shot to the body.
Boag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Boag.
Boag slips under a jab from Hirigushi.
Boag fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Boag takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hirigushi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Boag was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boag throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hirigushi's head.
Boag looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Hirigushi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Boag chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Boag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi lands a jab to Boag's midsection.
Boag throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
Boag throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Boag's shoulder, as Boag tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boag. That's going to slow Hirigushi down. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Boag misses the target.
Hirigushi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hirigushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boag.
Hirigushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hirigushi moves out of range as Boag strikes.
Boag will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid body kick from Boag.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot that snaps Boag's head back.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hirigushi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boag can pounce on him.
Boag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hirigushi.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boag.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Boag avoids it with no problem.
Boag throws a wild body kick that Hirigushi sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Hirigushi misses.
Boag connects with a jab.
Boag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.
Boag gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hirigushi.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boag misses with a hook #KD2#
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp one two that drops Boag! Hirigushi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Boag to his feet! Boag is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Boag is rocked!
Boag throws a one two combo.
Oh Boag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boag misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Hirigushi drops Boag with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Boag looks back up at him and smiles so Hirigushi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Boag looks for the body kick but Hirigushi saw that one coming.
Boag moves out of range as Hirigushi strikes.
Hirigushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boag fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hirigushi.
Boag connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Boag swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi rattles Boag with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Boag tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hirigushi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Boag stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Kendo Hirigushi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CCF FN 09:Veira vs McKane
Date: Feb 15, 2018

#R1#
Brazil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brazil misses with a takedown attempt - Hirigushi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hirigushi connects with a looping right hand.
Brazil shoots and misses
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brazil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 10th planet rio in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Brazil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Hirigushi pushes Brazil off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi lands a really nice looking cross but Brazil seems unphased. #ROC2#
Brazil is rocked!
Brazil has his takedown stuffed
and Brazil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Brazil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Brazil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brazil misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Hirigushi counters with a nice right hand that sends Brazil toppling to the canvas! Brazil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hirigushi finish him?!
Hirigushi pounces like a tiger and cracks Brazil with a vicious hook! Brazil is down but not out! Hirigushi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 4
Date: Dec 25, 2017

#R1#
Gauthier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gauthier fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Gauthier looks to move away, Hirigushi throws a big counter combo but Gauthier just gets out of the way.
A combination from Hirigushi does no damage.
Hirigushi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gauthier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hirigushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hirigushi stuns Gauthier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gauthier tries to clinch there but Hirigushi circles away.
Hirigushi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hirigushi rushes Gauthier and presses him up against the ropes.
Hirigushi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Hirigushi.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gauthier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hirigushi's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirigushi. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Hirigushi throws a right hand that Gauthier ducks under and follows up with a left that Gauthier also avoids with ease.
Gauthier tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hirigushi misses with a hook.#T1#
Gauthier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hirigushi.
Gauthier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hirigushi swats away the attempt to clinch by Gauthier .
Hirigushi works over Gauthier 's head and body with a nice combination.
Hirigushi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hirigushi clobbers Gauthier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gauthier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hirigushi scores with a sloppy right hand. Gauthier should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gauthier loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Hirigushi scores with a jab. Gauthier acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Gauthier is rocked!
Hirigushi connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Gauthier 's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Gauthier - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi retains his featherweight title!
Kendo Hirigushi gave a mention to BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: KAMIKAZE Kickboxing 3: Champs
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Hirigushi cracks Vallon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hirigushi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vallon manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hirigushi throws out the jab.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Hirigushi lands with a hook. Vallon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vallon ducks under a wild hook from Hirigushi.#CL#
Hirigushi gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi tries to work over Vallon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vallon backwards.
Vallon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hirigushi lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vallon is trying to push Hirigushi away but Hirigushi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Hirigushi lands a right hand.
Hirigushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirigushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi. #T1#
Hirigushi works on Vallon's body with a couple of short punches.
Hirigushi keeps control of Vallon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Hirigushi manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vallon.
Hirigushi scores with a jab.
Vallon misses with a looping left.#CL#
Hirigushi instigates a clinch.
Hirigushi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hirigushi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vallon's efforts to push away.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vallon is trying to break the clinch but Hirigushi has him pressed against the ropes.
Vallon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirigushi has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hirigushi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Hirigushi.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirigushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vallon tries to break the clinch but Hirigushi is controlling the position.
Hirigushi lands a right hand. #BC#
Hirigushi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot that snaps Vallon's head back.
Hirigushi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Vallon throws a nice looking combination but Hirigushi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirigushi jabs Vallon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vallon.#KD#
Vallon walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Hirigushi rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Vallon has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC#
Vallon is rocked!
Vallon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vallon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Vallon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Hirigushi closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Vallon is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirigushi has double underhooks.
Vallon seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vallon.
Vallon looks winded!
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hirigushi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vallon backwards.
Hirigushi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vallon.
Hirigushi lands a body shot. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Hirigushi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vallon doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Hirigushi darts in and clinches Vallon up against the ropes.
Hirigushi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hirigushi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vallon's efforts to push away.
Hirigushi lands with a right to the head.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vallon takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a shot to the body.
Hirigushi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hirigushi works on Vallon's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vallon is trying to force a seperation but Hirigushi has the dominant position.
Hirigushi has Vallon pressed against the ropes, preventing Vallon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Hirigushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hirigushi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vallon or not.
A right hand to the body from Hirigushi. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hirigushi.
Vallon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hirigushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hirigushi lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Vallon walks into a big right hand from Hirigushi and goes down! The referee sends Hirigushi to a neutral corner as Vallon gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Vallon drops his guard momentarily, allowing Hirigushi to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Vallon! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Hirigushi takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Kendo Hirigushi 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.
The defeated Amsterdam Vallon had this to say: 'Thank you everyone and much respect to my opponent on a good fight. I will train harder and get better, believe that!'.

Event: Fout
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Hirigushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi jabs Park right on the nose. Park blinks but takes it well.
Hirigushi connects with a nice looking jab.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Park's head backwards.
Hirigushi lands a jab to Park's midsection.
Park ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hirigushi moves away.
Hirigushi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hirigushi misses with a double jab.
Park swings widly with a right hand
and Hirigushi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hirigushi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hirigushi clinches.
Hirigushi misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hirigushi.
Park tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hirigushi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirigushi. #ROC2#
Park is rocked!#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hirigushi swings wildly with an uppercut but Park uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Park is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hirigushi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Park seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Park throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Park needs to keep his hands up - Hirigushi had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a shot to the body.
Hirigushi connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Hirigushi closes the distance and pushes Park back into the ropes.#BC#
Park breaks the clinch.
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!
Hirigushi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Park to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A cross from Hirigushi lands.
Park just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Hirigushi misses its intended target.
Hirigushi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Park rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Park takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Hirigushi takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hirigushi.
Park misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hirigushi.
Still in the clinch, Hirigushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hirigushi cracks Park with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Park goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Park wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Henning
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Zhou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Zhou manages to avoid it.
Zhou has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hirigushi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zhou moves forwards but Hirigushi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Li Zhou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhou misses with a straight right.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Zhou manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Zhou moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Hirigushi there.#CL#
Hirigushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Zhou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hirigushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Zhou with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Zhou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Hirigushi.
Zhou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Hirigushi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhou doesn't seem phased though.
Hirigushi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT in the buildup to the fight.
Hirigushi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Hirigushi catches Zhou right on the button with a cross.
Hirigushi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hirigushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hirigushi sets himself, and Zhou steps forward looking for the clinch! Hirigushi avoids it this time.
Zhou tries to clinch but Hirigushi is having none of it. #T1#
Zhou slips under a jab.
Zhou throws a low kick but Hirigushi avoids it.
Zhou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hirigushi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhou drops his hands momentarily and Hirigushi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Zhou ducks down to avoid it.
Zhou is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Zhou.
Hirigushi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhou pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Hirigushi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hirigushi lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hirigushi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Zhou wants to get back to striking at distance but Hirigushi won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Hirigushi.
A nice left hand lands by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi keeps control of Zhou as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hirigushi lands a right hand.
Hirigushi prevents Zhou from breaking the clinch.
Zhou tries to circle away but Hirigushi has him pinned against the ropes.
Hirigushi cracks Zhou with a nice body shot.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Zhou is trying to break the clinch but Hirigushi has him pressed against the ropes.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a body punch.
Zhou looks winded!
Zhou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Zhou wants to stall.
Hirigushi lands with a light punch inside.
Hirigushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhou backwards.
Hirigushi gets through Zhou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Hirigushi lands with a light punch inside.
Zhou can't break the clinch. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Zhou misses
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hirigushi connects with a body shot that sends Zhou's belly button to the back.
Hirigushi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Zhou. #CL#
Hirigushi takes the fight into the clinch.
Hirigushi lands with a light punch inside.
Zhou takes a shot to the head.
Zhou looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zhou is trying to break the clinch but Hirigushi has him pressed against the ropes.
Zhou is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirigushi has double underhooks.
Zhou wants to get back to striking at distance but Hirigushi won't allow it.
Hirigushi prevents Zhou from breaking the clinch.
Zhou is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirigushi has double underhooks. #BC#
Hirigushi breaks from the clinch.
Hirigushi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hirigushi lands with a hook. Zhou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhou throws a head kick that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hirigushi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhou throws a head kick but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Hirigushi has managed to clinch.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhou backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Zhou is rocked!#BC#
Hirigushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Zhou closes the distance but Hirigushi moves to the side
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hirigushi with a hook.
Zhou is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Zhou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zhou throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Hirigushi drives through and clinches with Zhou against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zhou throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Hirigushi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zhou seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Zhou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hirigushi lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhou's head.
Zhou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Hirigushi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zhou has had enough of the clinch but Hirigushi keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Hirigushi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Hirigushi.
Kendo Hirigushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhou is trying to break the clinch but Hirigushi has him pressed against the ropes.
Hirigushi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Zhou is rocked!
A short uppercut from Hirigushi.
Zhou is still on wobbly legs! Can Hirigushi finish him?
Hirigushi lands a right hand.
Hirigushi gets through Zhou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hirigushi cracks Zhou with a nice body shot.
Hirigushi blocks an elbow strike from Zhou.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Zhou with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Zhou looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Zhou get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2017

#R1#
Ray bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hirigushi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hirigushi moves out of range as Ray strikes.
A jab from Ray misses.
Ray lands a jab.
Hirigushi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hirigushi misses with a looping right.
Ray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Ray scores with a nice right hand.
Hirigushi tries to clinch but Ray is having none of it.
Ray tries to land a leg kick but Hirigushi saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ray misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi lands an overhand right.
Ray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ray is looking to clinch.
Ray walks into a jab.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hirigushi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hirigushi is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch.
Ray looks to clinch
letting Hirigushi counter with a right hand. #T1#
Donk. Ray catches Hirigushi right on the button with a cross.
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hirigushi loads up on a big right hand but Ray slips the punch.
Hirigushi slips under a jab.
Hirigushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Hirigushi is rocked!
Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hirigushi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Hirigushi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray walks into a left hand.
Ray throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Hirigushi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi seems to have got his legs back now.
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ray.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Ray taking a breather.
Hirigushi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hirigushi lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hirigushi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ray effectively controlling the action here.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Ray is trying to maintain a safe position but Hirigushi gets an underhook and turns Ray into the cage.
Hirigushi lands a right hand.
Ray avoiding damage.
Hirigushi is working Ray over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirigushi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hirigushi is keeping busy.
Ray tries to stall but Hirigushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ray is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Ray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Callum Ray.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot.
Ray tries to counter with a clinch but Hirigushi shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Hirigushi.
Ray misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Hirigushi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ray stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hirigushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Hirigushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hirigushi lands a right hand.
Hirigushi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ray taking a breather.
Hirigushi pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hirigushi gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ray wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hirigushi as Ray tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Hirigushi.
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 right hand to the body from Hirigushi. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hirigushi as Ray tries to tie him up.
Hirigushi misses with some punches.
Hirigushi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ray trying to control the position but instead, Hirigushi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ray into the cage.
A hook to the body from Hirigushi.
Ray looks winded!
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hirigushi.
Ray blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Hirigushi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hirigushi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ray looks to land a right hand but Hirigushi moved out of range.
Hirigushi scores with a jab.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Ray throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Hirigushi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hirigushi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Callum Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi moves out of range as Ray throws a body kick.
We've been informed that Ray has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Ray.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
Ray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Ray misses. #CL#
Hirigushi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ray.
A short right from Hirigushi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Hirigushi.
Ray is trying to stall. #T1#
Hirigushi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ray.
Hirigushi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray is trying to stall.
Hirigushi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hirigushi on the inside.
Hirigushi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hirigushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hirigushi lands with a left to the head.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kendo Hirigushi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hirigushi has a couple of punches blocked by Ray.
Hirigushi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ray tries to stall but Hirigushi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ray trying to control the position but instead, Hirigushi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ray into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Callum Ray.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Ray getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hirigushi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ray can do to turn this around?
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hirigushi throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hirigushi scores with a three punch combo!
Jab from Hirigushi.
Ray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Ray.
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Ray moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Hirigushi moves out of range of the strikes.
Hirigushi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ray's head.
Hirigushi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hirigushi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hirigushi digs a good hook to Ray's body.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ray. Ray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Ray misses.
Hirigushi throws the left hand but Ray avoids the punch easily.
Ray misses with a low kick as Hirigushi jumps back.
Hirigushi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ray tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirigushi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirigushi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ray wants to clinch.#T4#
Ray throws out a loose jab but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Hirigushi misses.
Hirigushi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hirigushi jabs Ray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ray misses with a hook
enabling Hirigushi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi connects with a crisp jab.
Ray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hirigushi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ray scrambles back to his feet.
Hirigushi slips a straight right by Ray.
Hirigushi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hirigushi punishes Ray's body with a nice straight punch.
Hirigushi catches Ray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Hirigushi slips the punch.
Ray looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
Hirigushi throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kendo Hirigushi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ray throws a big shot that misses.
Hirigushi is looking to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch.
Hirigushi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ray lands a glancing blow to the side of Hirigushi's head.
Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Hirigushi looks to land a right hand but Ray moved out of range.
Ray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hirigushi moves away from the strike by Ray.
Ray misses with a low kick.
Ray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hirigushi keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Hirigushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirigushi throws a hook but Ray avoids it easily.
Ray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hirigushi cracks Ray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hirigushi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi lands the left hand.
Ray tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range. #T1#
Hirigushi throws a jab when Ray was well out of range.
Hirigushi throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
Ray moves out of range of the strikes.
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hirigushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Hirigushi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hirigushi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ray is trying to maintain a safe position but Hirigushi gets an underhook and turns Ray into the cage.
Hirigushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hirigushi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ray takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hirigushi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ray takes a shot to the head.
Hirigushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Ray trying to stall but Hirigushi improves his position.
Ray takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ray is looking to control Hirigushi's arms but Hirigushi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ray has his back to the cage.
Ray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hirigushi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hirigushi lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hirigushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Hirigushi lands a shot to the body.
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi stalling.
Hirigushi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hirigushi lands with a right to the head.
Ray is pushing Hirigushi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi tries a knee to the head but Ray blocks it.
Hirigushi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirigushi scores with a shot to the side of Ray's head.
Hirigushi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hirigushi scores with a hook to the body.
Ray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hirigushi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kendo Hirigushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hirigushi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirigushi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ray stalling in the clinch but Hirigushi improves position.
Hirigushi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hirigushi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hirigushi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ray wants to stall.
Hirigushi lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
Hirigushi is leaning against Ray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hirigushi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray trying to stall but Hirigushi improves his position.
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hirigushi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Callum Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hirigushi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendo Hirigushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hirigushi 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendo Hirigushi!
A victorious Kendo Hirigushi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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