Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 67 | Babinski vs Mumu II
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Ghouti misses with a shot to the body
and Jin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghouti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
Ghouti slips a jab from Jin.
Jin misses with a hook.
Ghouti works Jin's body with a nice hook.
Ghouti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jin has time to react.
Jin 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.
Ghouti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ghouti misses with a wild combination.
Jin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghouti.
Jin misses with a looping left.
Ghouti looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Ghouti lands a jab to Jin's midsection.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghouti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jin punishes Ghouti's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Ghouti drives through and clinches with Jin against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jin.
Good body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti scores with a shot to the side of Jin's head. #T1#
Jin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jin.
Jin lands a body punch.
Jin scores with a shot to the side of Ghouti's head.
Jin misses with a punch to the body.
Jin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Jin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ghouti swings wildly with an uppercut but Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin tries to throw a body punch but Ghouti avoids it by throwing Jin back against the cage.
Ghouti misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jin.
Ghouti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Jin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghouti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB#
Jin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghouti content to stall in guard here.
Jin has Ghouti pulled in close to control his posture.
Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ghouti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jin controls Ghouti momentarily but Ghouti frees himself.
Jin is pulling down on Ghouti's head. It's preventing any offense from Ghouti, at least for the moment.
Jin wants to control but Ghouti passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Ghouti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Jin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jin is trying to maintain the position but Ghouti is very close to passing his half guard.
Jin trying to get back to full guard but Ghouti takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jin can't escape the position.
Ghouti controlling from mount.
Jin really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Ghouti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ghouti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghouti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti 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#
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghouti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jin moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghouti.#TD2#
Ghouti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghouti lands in his opponent's guard.
Jin trying to keep a closed guard but Ghouti is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ghouti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghouti has managed to get both his arms back between Jin's legs - danger averted.
Jin has momentary wrist control but Ghouti slips an elbow through the middle.
Ghouti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jin working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghouti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jin is trying to control the position but Ghouti postures up. #T1##SUB#
Ghouti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghouti has managed to get both his arms back between Jin's legs - danger averted.
Jin is trying to control the position but Ghouti postures up.
Jin keeping moving, preventing Ghouti from controlling successfully.
Jin pulls Ghouti in close to his closed guard and prevents Ghouti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ghouti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghouti postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghouti defending well as Jin loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ghouti lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Jin misses. #TD2#
Jin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ghouti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghouti trying to control but Jin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghouti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ghouti advances to half guard. #T3#
Jin wants to get back to full guard but Ghouti has mounted him!
Jin can't escape the position.
Jin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ghouti keeping moving, preventing Jin from controlling successfully.
Ghouti is pulling down on Jin's head. It's preventing any offense from Jin, at least for the moment.#T4#
Jin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jin looking to sit in guard and control but Ghouti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ghouti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ghouti being controlled here momentarily.
Al Ghouti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ghouti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ghouti trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghouti is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Al Ghouti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghouti shoots in but no luck this time.
Jin checks a leg kick.
Jin is looking to counter punch.
Ghouti throws an overhand right that lands on Jin's shoulder, as Jin tries to avoid the shot.
Jin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ghouti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ghouti throws a leg kick but Jin checks it.
Jin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghouti under the eye.
Ghouti looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghouti.
Jin thuds a left hand into Ghouti's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Ghouti.
Ghouti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Ghouti clinches up with Jin and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghouti lands a nice uppercut.
Jin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Jin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Jin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Ghouti prevents a body shot from Jin.
Ghouti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghouti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Jin working aggressively here.
Ghouti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ghouti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti tries to throw a body punch but Jin avoids it by throwing Ghouti back against the cage.
Ghouti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghouti throws a punch but it's blocked by Jin.
Ghouti can't find room to land a body shot as Jin controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Jin as the two fighters clinch.
Ghouti pushes Jin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghouti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Ghouti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghouti backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ghouti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kobayashi Jin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ghouti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghouti blocks an uppercut.
Ghouti struggles to land a body shot inside as Jin controls his hands.
Ghouti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ghouti can turn it around.
Jin lands with a light punch inside.
Jin lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghouti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jin's elbow.
Jin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jin tries to throw a body punch but Ghouti avoids it by throwing Jin back against the cage.
Ghouti can't find room to land a body shot as Jin controls the action.
Jin misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghouti.
Ghouti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghouti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ghouti working aggressively here.
Jin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ghouti tries to throw a body punch but Jin avoids it by throwing Ghouti back against the cage.
Ghouti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghouti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghouti misses with the head strike.
Ghouti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ghouti fails to land.
Ghouti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jin.
Jin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jin throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ghouti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghouti tries to work over Jin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghouti misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jin.
Ghouti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ghouti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghouti working aggressively here. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghouti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jin backwards.
Jin has a couple of punches blocked by Ghouti.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghouti.
A head punch on the inside from Ghouti fails to land.
Jin prevents a body shot from Ghouti.
Ghouti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jin misses with the head strike.
Ghouti throws a head punch that misses.
Ghouti presses Jin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ghouti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghouti misses with the head strike.
A short right from Jin on the inside.
Jin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ghouti.
Ghouti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghouti scores with a shot to the side of Jin's head.
Ghouti lands an uppercut.
Ghouti scores with a shot to the side of Jin's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghouti blocks an uppercut.
Ghouti tries a body shot but Jin blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Ghouti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ghouti 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Ghouti!
Our winner, Al Ghouti, 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.
Kobayashi Jin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: SFL 59 | Atunes vs Rishkinov
Date: Mar 31, 2021

#R1#
Jin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangin circles away.
Bangin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jin is out of range and Bangin settles back down.
Jin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jin lands with a hook. Bangin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Jin takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Jin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bangin throws a big shot that misses.
Bangin misses with a head kick.
Bangin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jin needs to keep his hands up - Bangin had a free shot at his head there.
Jin throws a series of punches but Bangin moves out of range. #CL#
Jin gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jin fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin scores with a hook to the body.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jin gets through Bangin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bangin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Jin presses Bangin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bangin can't find room to land a body shot as Jin controls the action.
Jin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jin working aggressively here.
Bangin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bangin backwards.
Jin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bangin backwards.
Bangin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jin blocks a body shot from Bangin.
Jin lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bangin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bangin misses with some punches.
Jin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bangin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bangin.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bangin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jin can't find room to land a body shot as Bangin controls the action.
Bangin pushes Jin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC#
Jin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bangin scores with a decent looking hook.
Jin takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Izzy Bangin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jin. Beautiful body shot.
Jin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Bangin scores with a hook to the body. Jin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Jin's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jin.
Jin scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Bangin.
Bangin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin is looking to slow Jin down with leg kicks. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
Jin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
Bangin tries to work over Jin's front leg with a kick but Jin checks it.
Jin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangin.
Bangin lands with a nice body kick.
Jin swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Jin lands with a nice body punch.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with a solid body kick.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jin.
Jin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangin cracks Jin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin misses with a kick to the body.
Bangin scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jin throws out the jab. #T4#
Bangin is looking to slow Jin down with leg kicks.
Jin needs to keep his hands up - Bangin had a free shot at his head there.
Jin wants to clinch.
Jin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jin slips under a jab from Bangin.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Bangin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jin throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jin shoots in and drives through. Bangin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bangin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
That's time! Jin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
Jin lands with a cross.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jin checks a leg kick.
Bangin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bangin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Izzy Bangin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jin blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
Bangin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jin misses with a jab to the body
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Jin misses.
Bangin 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!
Good shot there by Bangin.
Bangin throws a hook but Jin avoids it easily.
Jin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin avoids the body shot from Jin. #T1#
Bangin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Bangin misses.
It looked like Jin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bangin.
Jin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bangin moves out of range as Jin strikes.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangin walks into a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jin. That did some damage!
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Jin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jin connects with the punch.
A solid body kick from Bangin.
Bangin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jin misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Bangin misses.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin tries a quick counter leg kick but Jin is wise to it.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bangin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bangin defending well as Jin loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin takes one to the chin there.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Jin ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Jin as he checks the leg kick.
Jin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jin takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jin.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bangin looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
A big right from Jin misses.
Bangin scores with a jab.
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.#T3#
The fighters circling - Jin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin lands with a cross.
Jin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Jin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bangin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jin lands with an overhand left.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Jin throws a nice looking combination but Bangin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Bangin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jin cracks Bangin with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin moves out of range as Jin strikes.
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
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 Bangin tenderised Jin's leg. Jin is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Jin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bangin's half guard.
Jin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangin keeps working.
Jin stalling.
Jin tries to pass to full mount but Bangin defends it.
Bangin tries to get to full guard but Jin has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kobayashi Jin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jin missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin misses with a low kick as Jin jumps back.
Bangin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bangin misses with an uppercut
and Jin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jin misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Jin.
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jin.
Bangin thows a body kick. Jin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jin throws a shot to the body.
Bangin lands a right hook to the body.
Jin moves out of range of the body kick.
Jin checks the leg kick.
Bangin 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.
Jin is looking to counter punch.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangin. #T1#
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Jin misses with a hook
and Bangin counters with a thumping low kick.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jin. That did some damage!
Jin throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Bangin. Beautiful body shot.
Bangin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jin takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Jin moves out of range of the body kick.
Bangin throws a front kick aimed at Jin's knee but Jin avoids it well.
Bangin thuds his shin into the meat of Jin's side.
Jin slips under a jab from Bangin.
Jin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bangin as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Jin moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Jin shoots in looking for a takedown but Bangin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Bangin defending well as Jin loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin moves out of range as Jin strikes.
Jin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jin.
Bangin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Bangin tries to work over Jin's front leg with a kick but Jin checks it. #TD#
Jin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bangin is refusing to be controlled, as Jin sits in half guard.
Jin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Bangin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangin is keeping the position for now.
Bangin controlling the position.
Jin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bangin controlling the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jin pushes down on Bangin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jin is just content to waste time from the top position. Bangin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jin trying to control but Bangin is working from the bottom.
Jin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Jin stands up from Bangin's guard - Jin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bangin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Izzy Bangin.
I think Bangin 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
After winning the bout, Izzy Bangin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kobayashi Jin was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: SFL 50 | Lancaster vs Johnson
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Erwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Erwin misses with a looping left.
Erwin scores with a leg kick.
Jin moves out of range of the body kick.
Erwin tries to land a leg kick but Jin saw it coming and moves away.
Erwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Jin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jin lands with a hook. Erwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Erwin misses the target.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
As Jin backs away, Erwin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jin 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.
Jin ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Erwin misses with a low kick as Jin jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Erwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Erwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Erwin. Those never looked like landing.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Derek Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erwin with a nice calf kick.
Jin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Erwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Erwin misses with a hook. Jin ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Jin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Erwin to the mat! Erwin manages to get full guard. #T1##SUB#
Erwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jin defends well.
Jin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erwin is keeping the position for now.
Jin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Erwin's guard.
Jin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Jin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Erwin looking for submissions off his back.
Jin is controlling the pace.
Jin prevents Erwin from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Erwin controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Jin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erwin sees it coming and defends easily.
Jin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Erwin actively working from the bottom here.
Erwin wants to get back to full guard.
Erwin is not content to let Jin control the position.#SUB2#
Jin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erwin sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Erwin trying to hold on to Jin's head to control him but Jin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Jin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erwin sees it coming and defends easily.
Jin tries to pass to full mount but Erwin defends it. #SUB2#
Jin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Erwin is looking for a sweep. Jin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erwin pushes Jin off looking to stand but Jin dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jin trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jin looking to pass the guard.
Erwin can't keep his opponent in guard - Jin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Jin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Erwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Erwin looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jin throws a leg kick but Erwin checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Erwin misses the target.
Erwin cracks Jin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Erwin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Erwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin throws a right and a left that Jin avoids nicely.
Jin connects with a right hand. Erwin shakes it off.
Jin throws a hook but Erwin avoids it easily.
Jin checks a leg kick.
Erwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jin is just out of range.
Erwin looks to land a right hand but Jin moved out of range.
Erwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Jin misses with a straight left.
Jin shoots for a double leg takedown but Erwin sprawls well. He's pushed Jin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erwin misses with a straight right.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Erwin misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erwin.
Erwin stuns Jin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Erwin staying out of range there.#T1#
Jin misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Erwin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erwin.
Jin fails with the takedown.
Erwin scores with a jab. Jin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Jin scores with a takedown into Erwin's guard.#SUB2#
Jin drops back looking for a leg! Erwin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Erwin manages to kick Jin off! Jin jumps back into Erwin's guard.
Erwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Erwin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jin passes into side control.
Erwin is trying to control Jin's posture but Jin avoids it. #T2#
Erwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jin's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Erwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jin defends it easily.
Jin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Erwin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jin trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Erwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Erwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Jin from controlling successfully.
Jin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erwin is keeping the position for now.
Kobayashi Jin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jin content to stall in guard here.
Erwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A big left from Jin misses.
Erwin throws a chopping leg kick but Jin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Erwin does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Erwin.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
A counter left hand to the body from Erwin misses its target.
Erwin lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Erwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin misses with an uppercut. Erwin saw that one coming.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Erwin moves out of range as Jin strikes.
Erwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Erwin dips to his left and cracks Jin with an uppercut!
Erwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jin 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.
Erwin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Erwin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jin misses with an uppercut.
Jin misses with a hook.
As Jin backs away, Erwin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Erwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jin misses the jab.
Jin jabs Erwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin misses with a low kick.
Erwin throws a nice looking combination but Jin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erwin throws a series of punches but Jin avoids them all with ease.
Jin avoids the body shot from Erwin.
Derek Erwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Jin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jin showed some decent athleticism there.

Erwin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Jin.
Jin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1##TD#
Erwin successfully pulls guard.
Erwin has Jin pulled in close to control his posture.
Jin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erwin being controlled for a moment.
Jin wants to control but Erwin is keeping him busy.
Erwin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jin is looking to advance position but Erwin won't allow it.
Jin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erwin's head. #T2##SUB2#
Jin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Erwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jin. #SUB#
Erwin actively working from the bottom here.
Jin works his way into full mount!
Jin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Erwin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Jin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jin wants to control the pace but Erwin is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Jin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Erwin is now in Jin's guard. A big mistake from Jin there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Erwin 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. #SUB#
Erwin drops back looking for a leg! Jin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jin manages to kick Erwin off! Erwin jumps back into Jin's guard. #SUB2#
Erwin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Jin keeping full guard, as Erwin tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Erwin wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Erwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kobayashi Jin.
I think Jin 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobayashi Jin!
Kobayashi Jin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud!'.
Derek Erwin spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'.

Event: SFL 44 | Rishkinov vs Winn
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin misses with a looping left.
Silva is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Jin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Jin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jin stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jin misses with a looping right.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Jin looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Jin.#TD2#
Jin gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Jin manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jin is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva wants to stand but Jin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jin trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jin misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jin to the ground. Silva is now in Jin's guard.#SUB#
Jin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva trying to control but Jin is working from the bottom.
Jin has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Jin trying to control the position.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jin's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Jin's legs - danger averted.
Silva wants to stand but Jin is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Jin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Jin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Jin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Jin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jin wants to control but Silva postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva taking a breather here.
Jin manages to get back to half guard.
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jin prevents any damage by holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jin regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva 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#
Silva connects with the punch.
Jin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jin's guard.
Jin looking to control.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jin working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jin is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 Jin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jin misses with a looping right.
Silva connects with a jab.#T1#
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Jin.
Silva looks to land a combination but Jin avoids it well.
Jin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jin swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jin throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jin is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Jin circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jin swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Jin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jin won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Jin wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Jin won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jin preventing the sweep.
Jin won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Jin trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jin.
Nice sprawl there from Jin as Silva shoots in.
Kobayashi Jin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.#TD#
Jin gets the takedown into side control.

Silva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws the left hand but Jin avoids the punch easily.
Manuel Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jin slips under a jab.#TD2#
Silva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jin trying to control from the bottom.
Silva tries to stand and escape but Jin is controlling the position. #T3##SUB#
Jin actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jin keeps working.
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jin is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Manuel Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jin is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jin tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jin is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jin avoid being mounted?
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Silva with the ground and pound but Jin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Silva wanted to stand there but Jin had control of the position.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jin.
Jin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him. #TD#
Jin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Jin content to stall in guard here.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jin's guard. #REVB#
Jin working a defensive guard here.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jin is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jin controls his leg.
Jin wants to sweep but Silva has passed to side control!
Jin tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position. #SU2#
Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Jin get back to his feet.#T1#
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva works Jin's body with a nice hook.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jin as he jumps to the side.
Jin misses the jab.
Jin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jin throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Jin.
Jin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jin enables Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva wants to stand but Jin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jin trying to control the position here.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jin is keeping the position for now.
Kobayashi Jin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva postures up.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jin is proving hard to escape from.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva trying to control but Jin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jin.
Jin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3##TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Jin's guard.
Jin wants to control the position but Silva says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jin gets back to full guard.
Jin is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #SUB#
Jin looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Jin is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Manuel Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Jin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control. #SU2#
Silva decides to stand back up.
Jin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jin tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
A low kick lands for Silva.
Jin connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Silva!
Manuel Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kobayashi Jin had this to say: 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: SFL 35 | Godzilla
Date: Dec 30, 2020

#R1#
Titor moves away from the strike by Jin.
We've been hearing reports that Jin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Jin.
A head kick misses from Titor.
Jin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Titor slips under a jab.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Titor slips a jab from Jin.
Jin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Titor is just out of range.
Titor throws a hook but Jin blocks it.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titor blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Titor has time to react.
Titor slips a straight right by Jin.
Jin throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Jin lands.
Jin misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jin is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
A big right from Jin misses.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Titor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jin misses with a right hand
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
Titor thuds his right hand into Jin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
It seemed like Titor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jin throws an off balance right hand
and Titor counters with a series of strikes. Jin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jin throws a looping overhand right but Titor ducks down to avoid it.
Titor throws a combination. Jin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titor slaps away a takedown attempt from Jin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Titor's waist but Titor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jin off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jin moves away from the strike by Titor.
Jin misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jin throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Titor throws a series of punches but Jin moves out of range.
Titor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Titor.
Titor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Titor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Titor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Jin misses with a hook
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
Jin walks into a straight right hand from Titor.
Jin throws a lazy right hand but Titor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Jin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Titor throws out the jab.
Jin leaves Titor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Jin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Titor. Titor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Titor throws a jab but it's blocked by Jin.
A quick step to the side and Jin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin misses with a hook
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Jin misses.
Jin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jin jabs Titor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jin ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Jin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jin cracks Titor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Titor looks to land a combination but Jin avoids it well.
Jin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Titor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Titor misses with a straight left.
A big right from Titor misses.
Titor 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.
Titor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Titor counters with a one-two to the body.
Titor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Titor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Titor coming out on top.
Titor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Titor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Jin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Titor.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jin.
Jin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor 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#
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Jin looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.
Titor loads up on a big right hand but Jin slips the punch.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Jin throws a looping overhand right but Titor ducks down to avoid it.
Jin lands with a shot to the body.
Titor misses with the combination.
Jin throwing a counter right hand but Titor manages to avoid it.
Titor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Titor cracks Jin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Titor lands a jab.
Titor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin. #T1#
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Titor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Titor trying to control from half guard but Jin is working away.
Jin is trying to get back to full guard.
Jin trying to control but Titor postures up.
Jin is trying to get back to full guard.
Titor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Titor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Titor not doing much here. #T2#
Titor is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jin is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor is trying to control the action in half guard but Jin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jin trying to control but Titor postures up.
Titor working the head and body with strikes.
Jin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Titor is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Jin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Titor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jin is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick from Titor lands but Jin takes it in his stride.
A jab from Jin misses.
Titor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jin.
Titor unleashes a big counter combination but Jin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John Titor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Titor avoids the body shot from Jin.
Jin missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jin misses with a looping left.#T4#
Jin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Titor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin manages to avoid it.
Jin thuds a left hand into Titor's body.
Titor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.
Jin misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Titor.
Titor misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor cracks Jin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Titor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Titor! But no joy.
Jin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Titor connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Jin does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Titor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jin throws a shot to the body.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jin cracks Titor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Titor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jin is trying to defend but Titor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jin manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Titor is fighting to break Jin's control of his arms but Jin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Titor wants to get up but he can't break Jin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Jin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Titor has picked Jin up and slammed him! Jin can't keep hold of the triangle and Titor manages to pass to side control!
Jin being controlled for a moment.
Jin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Titor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Titor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kobayashi Jin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Titor wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving.
Titor stands up over Jin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Titor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Titor is looking to work some ground and pound but Jin has wrist control.
Titor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John Titor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Titor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jin pulls Titor in to control the position. #T3#
Titor postures up and lands a big shot to Jin's brow.
Jin is controlling Titor's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Titor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Titor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jin is trying to keep Titor in close.
Jin is pulling down on Titor's head to control his posture.
Titor is in close to Jin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Titor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Titor trying to control but Jin is working from the bottom.
Jin trying to keep a closed guard but Titor is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Titor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Titor is aware though and is defending well.
Titor passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Titor is keen to just control but Jin is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jin looking for submissions off his back.
Jin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Titor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Titor 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor 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.
Kobayashi Jin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: SFL 29 | Titanic Collision
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Jin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jin misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Louis! But no joy.
Jin 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.
Louis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jin in his tracks.
Jin throws a body punch but Louis moves out of range.
Louis scoring well with a low kick there.
Jin checks a low kick from Louis.
Jin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jin looks to throw the jab but Louis is out of range.
Louis misses with a looping left.
Leon Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Jin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Louis loads up on a big right hand but Jin slips the punch.
Jin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Louis.
Jin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis throws a push kick but Jin slaps the foot to one side.
Jin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Louis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Louis lands a left hand. #T1#
Jin lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Louis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jin wants to get back to full guard.
Jin gets back to full guard.
Louis throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Louis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Jin looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily. #SUB#
Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Louis scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Louis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Louis postures up and lands a big shot to Jin's brow.
Jin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Louis.
Jin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jin has momentary wrist control but Louis slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Jin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Louis escapes and throws Jin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jin prevents Louis from improving position.
Jin gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Jin actively working from the bottom here.
Jin taking some punishment here, with Louis in his half guard.
Louis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis working Jin over with strikes.
Louis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jin's head.
Jin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Louis.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Louis lands a nice short elbow.
Louis is thwarting Jin's attempts to control the position.
Jin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Louis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Jin has his foot on Louis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louis works his way back into a safe position though.
Louis landing with the ground and pound.
Louis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jin's head.#T4##SUB#
Jin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Louis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Louis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Louis works over Jin with some ground and pound from guard.
Jin trying to control the position.
Jin trying to control the position here.
Louis scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Jin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Louis lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Louis 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#
Nice body punch from Louis.
Louis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Louis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jin is trying to keep Louis in close.
Louis stands up over Jin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Louis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Louis is looking to work some ground and pound but Jin has wrist control.#SUB#
Jin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Louis scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Jin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Louis throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Louis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Louis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Louis cracks Jin with a solid left hand.
Louis postures up and lands a big shot to Jin's brow. #SUB#
Jin working for a triangle but Louis defends it easily.
Jin controls Louis momentarily but Louis frees himself.
Louis throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Louis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jin has momentary wrist control but Louis slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Louis stands up over Jin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Louis works over Jin with some ground and pound from guard.
Jin trying to keep a closed guard but Louis is proving a slippery customer.
Louis lands a couple of elbows.
Jin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Louis works over Jin with some ground and pound from guard.
Louis working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Jin looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jin controls Louis momentarily but Louis frees himself. #SUB#
Jin has his foot on Louis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louis is aware though and is defending well.
Louis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jin trying to control the position. #SUB#
Jin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Louis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Louis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Louis landing with the ground and pound.
Louis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Louis advances position into side control!
Louis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Louis working the head with strikes.
Jin is trying to control Louis's posture but Louis avoids it.
Louis scores with punches from side control.
Louis working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Louis lands a strong strike to the head of Jin. That's dazed him! Louis looking to finish here. Jin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Louis lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Louis!
After the fight, Leon Louis 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.
Kobayashi Jin was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: SFL 24 | Johnson vs Lomax
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Jin misses its intended target.
Kruschev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Jin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Jin - just one landing.
Jin looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jin backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
Jin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruschev wants to slow Jin down by chopping away at his legs.
Jin avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Jin moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jin misses with a straight right.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Jin thuds a left hand into Kruschev's body.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Jin scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Jin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Jin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
A nice side step and Jin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin misses the jab.
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev thumps Jin with a low kick.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
Jin works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Jin.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Jin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jin.
Jin looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jin checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Jin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jin darts in looking for a takedown but Kruschev gets double underhooks and turns Jin into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kruschev cracks a nice hook into Jin's ribs.
Jin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev lands a slapping body shot.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Jin is just out of range.#T3#
Kruschev tries to move into range but Jin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jin lands the left hand.
Jin sizes up Kruschev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jin works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Jin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
Jin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Jin misses.
Kruschev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Jin misses.
Jin jabs Kruschev right on the nose. Kruschev blinks but takes it well.
Jin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Jin ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev lands the left hand.#T4#
Jin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jin doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Jin moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Jin slips the punch.
Kruschev throws the kick towards the body but Jin avoids it.
Jin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
Jin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Jin misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jin throws out the jab.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Jin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jin checks a leg kick.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jin is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Jin ducks down to avoid it.
Jin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin checks the leg kick.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jin throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Jin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Jin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruschev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jin throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Jin ducked under it nicely.
Jin walks into a left hand.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jin with a hook.
Jin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Jin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev throws a nice looking combination but Jin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jin misses with a right hand
and Kruschev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
It appears Kruschev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kruschev takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Jin scores with a jab. Kruschev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Jin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Jin moved out of range nicely.
Jin lands a nice shot that snaps Kruschev's head back.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev tries to move into range but Jin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and Jin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jin throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Jin loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kruschev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Jin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jin throws a leg kick
and Kruschev counters with an outside leg kick.
Kruschev takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Jin lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jin throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Nice shot by Kruschev.
Jin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.#T4#
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Jin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruschev has time to react.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Jin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jin moves out of range as Kruschev strikes.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jin throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kobayashi Jin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin'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#
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jin.
Jab by Jin.
Jin blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jin.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Jin.
Jin swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Jin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruschev swings for the body but Jin moves out of range.
Kruschev stuns Jin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Jin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jin throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Jin swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Nice shot by Jin.
Jin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Jin's head.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Jin moved out of range.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Kruschev walks into a stiff left hand from Jin.
Jin misses with a hook to the body
and Kruschev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jin swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kruschev counter with a right hand.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jin.
Jin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Jin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jin slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Jin throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Jin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Jin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jin tries to avoid it.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jin doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev lands with a shot to the body.
Jin swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev punishes Jin's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruschev lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.#T3#
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jin.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin misses with a hook.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kruschev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jin doesn't seem phased though.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Jin.
Kruschev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jin tries to land a leg kick but Kruschev saw it coming and moves away.
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Jin cracks Kruschev with a good jab.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Jin avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Jin blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Jin ducked under it nicely.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruschev.
A low kick from Kruschev misses #TD2#
and Jin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kruschev's guard.
Kruschev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kruschev looking to control.
Jin passes Kruschev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kruschev 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kobayashi Jin!
In his post fight interview, Kobayashi Jin gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud!'.

Event: SFL 14 | Jin vs Rishkinov III
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rishkinov moves away.
Jin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Jin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jin showed some decent athleticism there.
Rishkinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Jin is pressing down on Rishkinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rishkinov is holding on for now.
Rishkinov is concentrating on defense, preventing Jin from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rishkinov sees it coming and defends easily.
Rishkinov trying to control here. #T1#
Rishkinov is pressing down on Jin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jin trying to control but Rishkinov is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rishkinov holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Rishkinov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rishkinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jin tries to free his leg and advance position but Rishkinov is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rishkinov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rishkinov lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rishkinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rishkinov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Rishkinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving.
Rishkinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Jin trying to control the position. #SUB#
Jin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rishkinov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Jin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rishkinov defends it easily.
Rishkinov trying to control but Jin is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rishkinov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rishkinov with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Jin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rishkinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rishkinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jin pulls Rishkinov in close to prevent any damage.
Rishkinov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rishkinov is working Jin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rishkinov landing a few strikes.
Rishkinov working away.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound.
Jin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jin tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rishkinov working away.
Jin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jin keeps working.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov 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#
Jin checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Jin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Jin throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Rishkinov scores with a nice head shot.
Jin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rishkinov misses with a right hand
and Jin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rishkinov thinking.
Jin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Jin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rishkinov.
Rishkinov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big right from Rishkinov misses.
Jin throws a shot to the body.
Rishkinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jin.
Rishkinov lands with a straight right. Jin didn't see that one coming.
Rishkinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Jin throws a lazy right hand but Rishkinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Jin finds it's target.
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
Rishkinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Jin slips the punch.
Jin misses with a straight left.
Jin shoots in but no luck this time.
Rishkinov throws out a leg kick but Jin moves out of range and Rishkinov only half commits.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rishkinov throws an off balance right hand
and Jin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rishkinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jin slips under a jab.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.
It looked like Jin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jin lands with a straight right. Rishkinov didn't see that one coming.
Jin shoots for a double leg takedown but Rishkinov sprawls well. He's pushed Jin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown but Jin shows good takedown defense.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin's corner calls for a 1-2. Jin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jin stuns Rishkinov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Jin throws a jab but it's blocked by Rishkinov.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Rishkinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin manages to avoid it.
Jin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jin misses with a hook.
Jin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rishkinov.
Jin throws an overhand right that lands on Rishkinov's shoulder, as Rishkinov tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
Jin misses with a straight left.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Jin slips the punch.
Rishkinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
Rishkinov feints the counter takedown.
Rishkinov clobbers Jin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rishkinov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jin counters with a straight right hand.
Jin misses with a body kick.
Jin looks to land a left hand but Rishkinov moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Jin shoots in for a double leg but Rishkinov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Rishkinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jin blocks a jab.
Jin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rishkinov connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Jin misses.
Jin cracks Rishkinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.
Jin misses with a body shot.
And Rishkinov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut lands for Rishkinov. That snapped Jin's head back.
Rishkinov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Jin. That snapped Rishkinov's head back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rishkinov looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Jin tries to clinch but Rishkinov is having none of it.
Rishkinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rishkinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rishkinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rishkinov connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Jin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin checks a leg kick.
Jin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rishkinov throws out the jab.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jin's head backwards.
Rishkinov connects with a body shot that sends Jin's belly button to the back.
Jin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jin on the side of the head.
A cross from Rishkinov lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jin slips a straight right by Rishkinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Jin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
A slow jab from Rishkinov misses its intended target.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rishkinov is just out of range.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin throws a body punch but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Rishkinov staying out of range there.
It seemed like Rishkinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin takes one on the button.
Jin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Jin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rishkinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jin.
Jin scores with a decent looking hook.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jin counter with a right hand.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rishkinov lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Jin works Rishkinov's body with a nice hook.
Jin 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.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Rishkinov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jin's guard.
Jin has his hands on Rishkinov's head, controlling the position.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jin's head.
Rishkinov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Serhey Rishkinov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rishkinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rishkinov lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Rishkinov is in close to Jin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin is trying to keep Rishkinov in close.
Rishkinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rishkinov defends well.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov wants to pass the guard but Jin is keeping the position.
Rishkinov distracts Jin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rishkinov is in close to Jin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rishkinov scoring with some ground and pound.
Jin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jin looking for a guillotine here but Rishkinov defends easily. #T3#
Rishkinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jin is retaining full guard.
Jin is trying to control the position but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rishkinov forces his way into half guard.
Rishkinov is looking to stall here but Jin recovers full guard.
Rishkinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rishkinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rishkinov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Jin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rishkinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Rishkinov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rishkinov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rishkinov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is in close to Jin's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Jin working for a triangle but Rishkinov defends it easily.
Rishkinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jin's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov really dominated that round.
That's time! Jin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Jin slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov blocks a jab.
Rishkinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jin digs a good body shot into Rishkinov's ribs.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rishkinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jin.
Jin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rishkinov can pounce on him. #TD2#
Rishkinov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rishkinov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Jin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jin trying to keep a closed guard but Rishkinov is proving a slippery customer.
Jin seems keen to control Rishkinov's posture.#SUB#
Rishkinov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Jin looking for a guillotine here but Rishkinov defends easily.
Rishkinov works over Jin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving.
Rishkinov lands a couple of elbows.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rishkinov trying to control but Jin is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rishkinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rishkinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jin keeping full guard, as Rishkinov tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jin's head.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rishkinov advances position into side control!
Rishkinov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jin to see if he's OK.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound.
Jin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rishkinov's best efforts.
Rishkinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jin wants to control but Rishkinov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Jin is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rishkinov lands strikes from half guard.
Rishkinov is nestled in close to Jin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rishkinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Jin is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jin is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Rishkinov content to control rather than advance.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rishkinov lands a nice short elbow.
Rishkinov working Jin over with strikes. #SUB#
Jin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rishkinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rishkinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jin trying to control but Rishkinov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rishkinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Rishkinov throws a right hand that misses
and Jin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Jin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rishkinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Jin misses.
Jin lands with a cross.
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rishkinov looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range.
Jin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Jin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rishkinov is fending him off so far but Jin persists. Nope, Rishkinov circles away and we're back to standing.
And Rishkinov tries to counter it with a takedown but Jin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Jin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin misses with a left hand
and Rishkinov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rishkinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jin.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jin but Jin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jin connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick which misses Jin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jin tries to avoid it.
Rishkinov slips under a jab from Jin.
Rishkinov with the counter takedown but Jin avoids it easily.#TD#
Jin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rishkinov's guard.
Rishkinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rishkinov cracks Jin with a solid left hand.
Rishkinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rishkinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rishkinov pushing down on Jin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rishkinov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is trying to control. Jin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rishkinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kobayashi Jin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jin missing with punches from the bottom.
Rishkinov lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rishkinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rishkinov lands strikes from half guard.
Jin is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rishkinov works his way into full mount!
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Rishkinov controlling from mount.
Rishkinov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jin is desperately trying to improve his position but Rishkinov has a good base and remains in mount.
Rishkinov controlling his opponent.
Jin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Rishkinov controlling his opponent.
Jin is squirming around, avoiding Rishkinov's attempts to control the action.
Jin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rishkinov controlling his opponent.
Jin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rishkinov controlling from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov is the new welterweight champion!
Serhey Rishkinov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Top Gun Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Kobayashi Jin was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: SFL 07 | Bad Blood
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rishkinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rishkinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jin throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Jin.
Jin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rishkinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov throws a nice looking combination but Jin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Jin avoids the punch easily.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jin throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Rishkinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Jin misses its intended target.
Jin defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Jin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Jin defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Jin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rishkinov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Jin is looking to regain half guard here but Rishkinov keeps moving and retains side control.
Jin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Psycho’s Elites , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jin is working hard here to advance position.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jin keeps working.
Rishkinov throws an elbow but Jin slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
Rishkinov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rishkinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jin works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rishkinov is aware though and is defending well.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving. #SUB#
Jin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rishkinov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jin has tightened it up now! Rishkinov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kobayashi Jin!
Kobayashi Jin is the new welterweight champion!
Kobayashi Jin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud!'.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.

Event: SFL 03 | Uprising
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres misses with a straight right.
Jin blocks a jab.
Jin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torres momentarily.
Jin lands with a nice combination. Torres backs away looking to recover.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jin tests Torres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jin.
Jin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin misses with a left hand
and Torres counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Jin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Jin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jin but great work by Torres.
We've been hearing good reports from Jin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Torres trying to control the position but Jin is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Torres trying to control the position but Jin is working away.
Jin tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position.
Jin is working hard here to advance position.
Jin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torres's best efforts.
Jin is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jin avoid being mounted?
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jin keeps working.
Torres trying to pass the guard but Jin defending well.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jin keeps working.
Jin is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Torres trying to control from half guard but Jin is working away. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jin defends it well.
Jin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back!#SUB#
Jin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Torres tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Jin has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Torres is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kobayashi Jin!
Kobayashi Jin took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud!'.

Event: UnderGround FC 137
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jin lands a lovely overhand right.
Jin lands with a good body shot.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Jin is just out of range.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Jin moved out of range.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Jin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jin throwing a counter right hand but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Jin's head but Jin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jin connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jin connects with a body shot.#T1#
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and Jin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lancaster thinking.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Jin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jin defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Jin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster's corner calls for a 1-2. Lancaster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
Jin is looking to wear down Lancaster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Jin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.#TD#
Jin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Jin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin preventing the sweep.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Lancaster being controlled here, momentarily.
Jin preventing the sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Jin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lancaster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jin is in Lancaster's guard.
Jin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lancaster is pulling down on Jin's head to control his posture.
Jin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lancaster pulls Jin in close to prevent any damage.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Jin controlling him for the moment.
Jin passes into half guard.
Lancaster has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Still in half guard, Jin seems content to control.#SUB#
Jin is looking for a kimura here.
Jin controlling the action here.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Jin keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Jin ducks down to avoid it.
Jin lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster's head back.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jin dodges the punch combination from Lancaster.
Jin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jin connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster's belly button to the back.
Lancaster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lancaster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jin throws the left hand but Lancaster avoids the punch easily.
Jin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Lancaster backs away, Jin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Jin scores with a nice 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!
Jin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lancaster cracks Jin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Jin as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Henry Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Jin avoids the punch easily.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lancaster.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jin to score with a decent uppercut.
Jin scores with a hook.
Jin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Jin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jin lands a jab to the head.
Jin moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Jin thuds his right hand into Lancaster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Jin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster throws a sloppy body shot
and Jin counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2##TD#
Jin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Jin is pushing down on Lancaster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lancaster is fighting to maintain full guard but Jin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lancaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lancaster is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Jin seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.
Jin prevents Lancaster from standing back up. #SUB#
Jin wants to work for an arm triangle but Lancaster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lancaster gets full guard.#T3#
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lancaster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Jin tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Jin moves out of range. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Jin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lancaster thinking.
Jin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Jin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Jin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Jin.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Jin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jin cracks a nice hook into Lancaster's ribs.
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jin shoots for a double leg takedown but Lancaster sprawls well. He's pushed Jin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A jab from Jin finds it's way through Lancaster's defenses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jin or perhaps it was just good defense by Lancaster, which made it look bad.
Lancaster avoids a kick to the body.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Jin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster misses with a double jab.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Jin is just out of range.
Jin connects with a crisp jab.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Jin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Jin is controlling well.
Lancaster is looking to control Jin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?#T1#
Lancaster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Jin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jin is keen to just control but Lancaster is a slippery customer.
Lancaster desperately trying to maintain half guard. #ES2#
Lancaster pushes Jin off and gets back to his feet.
Henry Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kobayashi Jin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Jin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jin is pressing down on Lancaster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancaster is holding on for now.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Jin is controlling well.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jin is thwarting Lancaster's attempts to control the position.
Jin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Jin wants to take a breather but Lancaster is having none of it.
Jin wants to pass to mount but Lancaster is defending the position.
Jin slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Jin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Jin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
An attempted straight right counter from Jin misses the target.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Jin counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jin. Beautiful body shot.
Jin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Jin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
It looks like Jin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jin digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
Jin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jin somewhat.
Lancaster takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobayashi Jin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jin 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobayashi Jin!
Post fight, Kobayashi Jin took to the microphone: 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud!'.

Event: UnderGround FC 124
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Relentless Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jin has his takedown stuffed
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jin shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Jin is just out of range.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
A big right from Jin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Jin misses its intended target.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jin slips under a jab from Knox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Jin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox throws a body punch but Jin moves out of range.
Jin misses with a hook
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jin misses with a jab to the body
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Jin scores with a hook.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Jin.
Jin throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jin lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Knox slips under a jab from Jin.
Jin takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Jin ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Jin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jin lands a jab to the head.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jin throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Jin misses with a hook
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Jin misses with a body punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.
Jin misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jin throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox defending well as Jin loads up on a big left hand.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin misses with an uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Jin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Jin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox slips under a jab from Jin.
Jin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox connects with a right hand. Jin shakes it off.
Jin connects with a crisp jab.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.

Jin rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jin struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Jin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs 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 Porthos Knox 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.

Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox scores with a jab.
Knox blocks a jab.
It looked like Knox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jin.
Jin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed right hand from Jin misses the target.
Knox slips a straight right by Jin.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Jin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Jin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knox.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Knox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Jin manages to avoid it.
Jin throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Jin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin is looking to clinch.
Jin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Jin misses the body punch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jin.
Knox avoids the body shot from Jin.
Jin lands with a nice body punch.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knox sizes up Jin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox moves out of range as Jin strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jin takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Jin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jin misses with a body punch
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jin.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jin throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Jin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jin throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Jin.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Jin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox tests Jin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Jin misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Knox avoids the body shot from Jin.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Jin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jin misses the jab.
Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a body punch but Jin moves out of range.
Jin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Jin manages to avoid it.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Jin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Jin's shoulder, as Jin tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Jin throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big left from Jin misses.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Knox's guard.
Jin stopping the sweep attempt from Knox.
Jin slips nicely into half guard.
Jin is pressing down on Knox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knox is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Jin sits in half guard.

Jin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jin.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knox sees it coming and defends easily.
Knox is refusing to be controlled, as Jin sits in half guard.

Jin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Jin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kobayashi Jin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jin is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
Jin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knox trying to hold on to Jin's head to control him but Jin postures up.
Jin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knox's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Jin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jin.
Knox won't allow Jin to pass to mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Knox's hands.
Jin misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox slips under a jab from Jin.
Jin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Jin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jin misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox digs a good body shot into Jin's ribs.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jin looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jin misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Porthos Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobayashi Jin.
Jin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jin has his takedown stuffed
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Porthos Knox.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Knox, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
A relieved looking Porthos Knox thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kobayashi Jin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: UnderGround FC 113
Date: Apr 15, 2020

#R1#
Mochinori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jin.
Jin misses with a body shot.
Jin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mochinori.
Jin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mochinori 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.
Jin misses with a right hand
and Mochinori counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
Jin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mochinori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jin looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.
Jin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mochinori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jin.
A countering left hand to the body from Mochinori misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mochinori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mochinori moves out of range as Jin strikes.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jin digs a good body shot into Mochinori's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mochinori's hands.#T1#
Mochinori lands a head shot.
Jin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mochinori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Mochinori flicks out a counter leg kick but Jin steps away.
Jin misses with a left hand
and Mochinori counters with a low kick, right behind Jin 's knee.
Jin misses with a left hand
and Mochinori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jin throws an off balance right hand
and Mochinori counters with a good, hard body kick but Jin shrugs it off.
Jin throws a right hand that misses
and Jin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mochinori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jin on the side of the head.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Mochinori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses.
Mochinori takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jin scores with a hook to the body. Mochinori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
Mochinori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jin with a body shot.
Mochinori uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jin misses with a straight left.
Jin lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Mochinori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jin takes a swing at Mochinori's ribcage but misses.
Mochinori tries a quick counter leg kick but Jin is wise to it.
Jin fails with the takedown.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi Mochinori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mochinori as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Jin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mochinori misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jin misses with a straight right.
Mochinori counters with a body kick.
Mochinori connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
Kobayashi Jin's cut is getting worse.
Nice shot by Jin.
Jin misses with a left hand
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mochinori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.
It looked like Jin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jin stuns Mochinori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin misses with an uppercut.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Mochinori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jin avoids the body shot from Mochinori.
Jin connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Jin.
Jin punishes Mochinori's body with a nice straight punch.
Jin shoots in for a takedown but Mochinori shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jin swings for the body but Mochinori moves out of range.
Jin loads up on a big right hand but Mochinori slips the punch.
Jin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A clash of legs there as Jin blocks the low kick.
Jin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
And Mochinori responds with a good body kick, but Jin manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mochinori fakes a head shot and lands one to 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 Kobayashi Jin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but Jin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori counters with a right hand to the body.
Jin scores with a body shot.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Mochinori counters with a right hand to the body.
Mochinori connects with a body shot that sends Jin's belly button to the back.
Mochinori throws a looping overhand right but Jin ducks down to avoid it.
Jin is looking to counter punch.
Jin throws a lazy right hand but Mochinori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jin misses with a hook to the body
and Mochinori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Mochinori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jin. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Jin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mochinori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Mochinori lands a head kick. Jin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin misses the body punch
and Mochinori counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Kobayashi Jin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mochinori slips under a jab.
Jin loads up on a big right hand but Mochinori slips the punch.
A big right from Jin misses.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Jin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mochinori with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Jin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Mochinori counters with a crisp right that sends Jin to the canvas! Mochinori follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uesugi Mochinori!
Uesugi Mochinori seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Kobayashi Jin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: UnderGround FC 105
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Jin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Jin moves out of range.
Jin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rishkinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice cross by Jin.
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin clobbers Rishkinov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rishkinov.
A shot to the liver by Jin. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Jin gets caught napping as Rishkinov dives in and scores a takedown. Jin manages to retain guard.
Rishkinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rishkinov is aware though and is defending well.
Rishkinov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rishkinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rishkinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jin trying to control the position. #T1#
Rishkinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Jin wants to control but Rishkinov passes easily into half guard.
Rishkinov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rishkinov winds up and cracks Jin with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jin sees it coming and defends easily.
Rishkinov thows a huge punch but Jin dodges it nicely.
Rishkinov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jin.
Jin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jin working a defensive guard here.
Rishkinov throws a big right hand that misses. #T2##SUB2#
Jin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rishkinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rishkinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jin working a defensive guard here.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Jin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rishkinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jin keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully.
Rishkinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rishkinov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jin's head.#T3##SUB2#
Jin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rishkinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rishkinov working some strikes from top position.
Jin looking to control. #SUB2#
Jin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rishkinov postures up and lands a big shot to Jin's brow. #SUB2#
Jin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rishkinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Rishkinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rishkinov has managed to get both his arms back between Jin's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jin is looking for a triangle but Rishkinov pushes his legs off easily.
Rishkinov passes into half guard. #T4#
Jin taking some punishment here, with Rishkinov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Jin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rishkinov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jin defends it well.
Jin is looking for a sweep. Rishkinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
Jin wants to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Jin is working from the bottom.
Jin tries to get to full guard but Rishkinov has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rishkinov. Jin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jin throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov throws a lazy uppercut
and Jin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A cross from Jin lands.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov misses with a shot to the body
and Jin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jin has time to react.
Rishkinov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jin blocks the body kick.
Rishkinov slips a jab from Jin.
Jin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jin scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jin misses with a looping left.
Jin defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Jin scores with the left hand. Rishkinov knows he should have avoided that one.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Rishkinov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rishkinov throws a push kick but Jin slaps the foot to one side.
Jin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jin misses with a hook. Rishkinov ducked under it nicely.
Rishkinov throws a sloppy body shot
and Jin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rishkinov throws a chopping leg kick but Jin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Rishkinov jabs at Jin's body.
Rishkinov connects with a right hand. Jin shakes it off.
Rishkinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jin.
Jin throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jin.
Jin scores with a sloppy right hand. Rishkinov should have avoided that one.
Rishkinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rishkinov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jin's guard.
Jin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Jin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rishkinov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rishkinov distracts Jin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rishkinov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rishkinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jin's head.
Rishkinov landing with the ground and pound.
Jin looking to control.
Rishkinov trying to control but Jin is working from the bottom.
Rishkinov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rishkinov landing with the ground and pound.
Jin working a defensive guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Jin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rishkinov has picked Jin up and slammed him! Jin can't keep hold of the triangle and Rishkinov manages to pass to side control!
Jin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jin sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rishkinov working some strikes from top position.
Rishkinov landing with the ground and pound.
Rishkinov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jin keeping moving, preventing Rishkinov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jin has Rishkinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Rishkinov stands up over Jin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rishkinov controlling from the top position.
Rishkinov is in close to Jin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jin is trying to keep Rishkinov in close.
Rishkinov connects with a couple of short punches.
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rishkinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jin misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rishkinov. Jin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rishkinov moves out of range as Jin strikes.
Rishkinov attempts a counter takedown but Jin avoids it well and moves away.
Jin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rishkinov swinging wildly here.
Jin moves out of range of the body kick.
Jin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rishkinov missing with a left hand there. Jin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rishkinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jin.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin manages to avoid it.
Rishkinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov defending well as Jin loads up on a big left hand.
Rishkinov slips under a jab.
Rishkinov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jin swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Rishkinov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jin!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Rishkinov working the head and body with strikes.
Rishkinov working the ground and pound.
Rishkinov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jin down.
Jin is looking for a sweep.
Jin is still trying to improve position.
Jin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rishkinov grinds an elbow into Jin's temple.
Jin is looking for a sweep.
Jin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rishkinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jin stopping the sweep attempt from Rishkinov.
Kobayashi Jin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rishkinov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rishkinov is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Jin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rishkinov sees it coming and defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Jin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rishkinov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jin is looking to defend but Rishkinov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jin! Rishkinov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Top Gun Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Kobayashi Jin had this to say: 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: UnderGround FC 94
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Sweetchuck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jin connects with the punch.
Sweetchuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
Jin has a takedown stuffed.
Sweetchuck misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
Sweetchuck looks to land a right hand but Jin moved out of range.
A left and a right from Jin both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Sweetchuck has been cut.
Jin throws an overhand right that lands on Sweetchuck's shoulder, as Sweetchuck tries to avoid the shot.
Sweetchuck 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.
Sweetchuck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
A nice side step and Sweetchuck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jin throws a body punch but Sweetchuck moves out of range.
Sweetchuck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sweetchuck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jin misses with a right hand
and Sweetchuck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jin swings for the body but Sweetchuck moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sweetchuck misses.
Jin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sweetchuck.#T1##TD#
Sweetchuck tries to sprawl but Jin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sweetchuck is not content to let Jin control the position.
Jin prevents Sweetchuck from standing back up.
Sweetchuck wants to control but Jin is keeping busy. #SUB#
Sweetchuck is defending against the submission attempts here by Jin. #SUB#
Jin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sweetchuck is just riding it out for now. Jin eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sweetchuck has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB#
Jin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sweetchuck tries to roll over but Jin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jin trying to work for an americana but Sweetchuck has managed to regain full guard. #T3#
Sweetchuck controls Jin momentarily but Jin frees himself.
Jin trying to control but Sweetchuck is working from the bottom.
Jin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jin wants to control from the top but Sweetchuck keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jin is defended easily by Sweetchuck.
Sweetchuck is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sweetchuck takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sweetchuck misses with a hook.
Sweetchuck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jin.
Jin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sweetchuck misses with a straight left.
Sweetchuck slips under a jab from Jin.
Sweetchuck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Sweetchuck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jin goes for a double leg but Sweetchuck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sweetchuck continues to drive forward.
Sweetchuck throws out a counter right but Jin avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sweetchuck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sweetchuck misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carl Sweetchuck will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jab from Sweetchuck.
Sweetchuck looks to land a left hand but Jin moved out of range nicely.
Sweetchuck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweetchuck.
Jin misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Sweetchuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jin throws a series of punches but Sweetchuck moves out of range.
Jin misses with a looping left.
Jin misses with a straight right.
Jin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweetchuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sweetchuck misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Jin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Jin is looking for a kimura but Sweetchuck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jin to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweetchuck is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sweetchuck is not content to let Jin control the position.
Sweetchuck keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Jin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jin not doing much here.
Jin trying to pass the guard but Sweetchuck defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sweetchuck is holding on tight.
Jin wants to control the pace but Sweetchuck is squirming around nicely.
Jin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sweetchuck tries to reverse the position but Jin maintains control.#T3#
Sweetchuck wants to hold on but Jin pushes him away.
Jin controlling his opponent.
Kobayashi Jin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jin avoids the attempt from Sweetchuck to control.
Jin looking to control but Sweetchuck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jin content just to control the position here.
Sweetchuck tries to reverse the position but Jin maintains control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jin controlling from the full mount.
Sweetchuck is trying desperately to improve position.
Jin wants to control the pace but Sweetchuck is squirming around nicely.
Sweetchuck wants to control but Jin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sweetchuck is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sweetchuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweetchuck takes one to the chin there.
Jin lands a jab.
Jin 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.
Sweetchuck misses with a looping left.
Sweetchuck takes one to the chin there.
Jin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jin connects with a nice looking jab.
Jin throws a hook to the side of Sweetchuck's head but Sweetchuck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jin misses with a straight right.
Jin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Jin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sweetchuck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Sweetchuck is just out of range.
Sweetchuck misses with a straight left.
Sweetchuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jin sizes up Sweetchuck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jin cracks Sweetchuck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sweetchuck moves away.
Sweetchuck misses with a straight right.
Jin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD#
Jin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Jin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sweetchuck is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Jin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sweetchuck is staying active underneath Jin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sweetchuck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jin is controlling the pace.
Jin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sweetchuck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Jin trying to advance position but Sweetchuck counters by regaining guard.
Sweetchuck 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.
Jin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweetchuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sweetchuck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carl Sweetchuck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jin throws a good cross that connects.
Sweetchuck looks to land a right hand but Jin moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jin.
Sweetchuck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sweetchuck looks to throw the jab but Jin is out of range. #TD#
Jin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sweetchuck quickly recovers to half guard.
Jin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sweetchuck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jin moves nicely into side control.
Jin advances nicely into full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobayashi Jin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jin 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobayashi Jin!
Kobayashi Jin looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud! And Still!!! '.
In defeat, Carl Sweetchuck stepped up to the mic, saying 'Punk!'.

Event: UnderGround FC 84
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1#
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Jin scores with a jab. Mochinori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mochinori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses
letting Jin counter with a right hand.
Jin lands the left hand.
Jin dips to his left and cracks Mochinori with an uppercut!
Jin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mochinori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin darts in looking for a takedown but Mochinori gets double underhooks and turns Jin into the cage.
Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mochinori slips a straight right by Jin.
Jin misses with a looping left.#T1#
Jin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jin throws a hook but Mochinori avoids it easily.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jin throws a hook to the side of Mochinori's head but Mochinori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Mochinori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mochinori thows a leg kick but Jin checks it #TD#
and Jin counters with a single leg into guard. Mochinori didn't expect that.
Mochinori wants to sweep here but Jin controlling him for the moment.
Jin wants to control from the top but Mochinori keeps moving.
Mochinori controls Jin momentarily but Jin frees himself.
Jin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mochinori keeping moving, preventing Jin from controlling successfully. #T2#
Jin is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mochinori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mochinori scores with a body shot.
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but Jin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Mochinori just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Jin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mochinori doesn't seem phased though.
Jin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mochinori, which made it look bad.
Jin jabs Mochinori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Mochinori feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jin's calf.
Jab from Jin.
Mochinori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Mochinori throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mochinori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mochinori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jin rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Mochinori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Mochinori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochinori cracks Jin with a good jab.
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mochinori misses with a head kick.
Jin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mochinori throws a jab when Jin was well out of range.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Jin misses with an uppercut.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Jin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mochinori's head backwards.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
A little jabbing left from Mochinori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin misses with a hook.
Mochinori throws a jab when Jin was well out of range.
Jin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mochinori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Jin throws a right hand that misses
and Mochinori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jin blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mochinori.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin with a poor takedown
and Mochinori counters with a straight right hand.
Jin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mochinori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jin throws a jab when Mochinori was well out of range.#T1#
Jin misses with a jab to the body
and Mochinori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Uesugi Mochinori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mochinori takes one to the side of the head.
Jin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mochinori 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.
A shot to the liver by Jin. Beautiful body shot.
Mochinori drops his hands momentarily and Jin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mochinori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jin.
Jin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMochinori.
Jin misses with a jab to the body
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jin lands a nice shot that snaps Mochinori's head back.
Jin lands a head shot.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Jin blocks the leg kick.
Jin staying out of range there.
It looked like Jin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mochinori tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jin is able to avoid easily.
Jin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Jin staying out of range there.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mochinori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Mochinori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mochinori slips under a jab.
Jab by Jin.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mochinori only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Jin misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Mochinori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mochinori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mochinori cracks Jin with a good jab.
Jin shoots in looking for a takedown. Mochinori tries to sprawl out of it but Jin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mochinori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Mochinori counters with an inside leg kick.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori counters with a nice uppercut.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jin throws a hook but Mochinori blocks it.
Jin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Mochinori tries a quick counter leg kick but Jin is wise to it.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.#T4#
Jin throws a jab when Mochinori was well out of range.
Jin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mochinori as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochinori misses with a hook.#TD#
Jin shoots in and gets a takedown into Mochinori's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mochinori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mochinori 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.
Mochinori pulls Jin in to control the position.
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 Kobayashi Jin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Jin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori cracks Jin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Mochinori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Mochinori counters with an inside leg kick.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin shoots in for a double leg but Mochinori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circling - Mochinori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin with a nice cross.
Mochinori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Jin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mochinori counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Mochinori.
Jin misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mochinori misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Jin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin scores with a jab to the head.
Mochinori jabs Jin right on the nose. Jin blinks but takes it well.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mochinori! But no joy.
Jin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mochinori.
Mochinori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mochinori punishes Jin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mochinori.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jin misses with a body shot.
Jin tests Mochinori's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Mochinori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jin.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mochinori works the jab nicely.
Mochinori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jin cracks Mochinori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Jin moves out of range.
A big right from Mochinori misses.
Jin throws a jab when Mochinori was well out of range.
Jin misses with an uppercut
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Jin moves out of range.
Mochinori throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
Jin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mochinori! But no joy.#T3#
Jin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mochinori swivels and escapes.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochinori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mochinori counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Jin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mochinori did well to prevent Jin getting side control.
Mochinori makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mochinori.
Mochinori seems keen to control Jin's posture.
Jin preventing the sweep.
Jin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Jin trying to control the position but Mochinori is working away. #SUB#
Jin is trying to get an arm triangle but Mochinori is defending well. #SUB#
Jin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mochinori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Uesugi Mochinori just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Mochinori throws a sloppy head kick and Jin moves out of range easily.
Jin closes the distance and clinches up with Mochinori, looking for a takedown. Jin pushes Mochinori against the cage but Mochinori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mochinori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mochinori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mochinori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mochinori looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mochinori staying out of range there.
Mochinori misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mochinori, right into the meat.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Jin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mochinori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jin slips under a jab from Mochinori.
Donk. Jin catches Mochinori right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Mochinori with a nice cross.
Jin tests Mochinori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jin swings widly with a right hand
and Mochinori counters with a nice body shot.
Mochinori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jin scores with the left hand. Mochinori knows he should have avoided that one.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Mochinori is predictable there
and Jin counters with a nice body shot.
Mochinori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mochinori throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jin to counter with a crisp jab.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jin thinking.
Mochinori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mochinori. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochinori stuffs the takedown attempt from Jin. Jin gets slowly back to his feet.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochinori throws a hook but Jin blocks it.
Mochinori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mochinori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Mochinori flicks out a counter leg kick but Jin steps away.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Mochinori counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jin.
Mochinori throws a head kick but Jin moves out of range.
Mochinori tries to land a leg kick but Jin saw it coming and moves away.
Mochinori ducks under a wild hook from Jin.#T3#
The fighters circling - Jin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Jin catches Mochinori right on the button with a cross.
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by Jin.
Jin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mochinori as he avoids it easily.
Jin misses with a hook. Mochinori ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Mochinori as Jin shoots in.
Mochinori throws a big counter head kick but Jin avoids it with no problem.
Jin with a poor takedown
and Mochinori counters with an outside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jin scores with a body shot.
Mochinori lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Mochinori slaps away a takedown attempt from Jin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mochinori lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mochinori, which made it look bad.
Jin lands a nice looking body shot.
Mochinori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Mochinori throws a sloppy head kick and Jin moves out of range easily.
Mochinori misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uesugi Mochinori dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Mochinori scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mochinori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jin.
Mochinori has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Jin throws a hook but Mochinori blocks it.
Mochinori takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mochinori scores with a hook to the body. Jin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Jin misses with a looping right.
Jin throws an off balance right hand
and Mochinori counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mochinori.
Jin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mochinori fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Jin throws a body punch but Mochinori moves out of range.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mochinori was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Mochinori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mochinori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Mochinori as Jin shoots in.
Mochinori now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mochinori manages to avoid it.
Mochinori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mochinori scores with a body shot. #T2#
Mochinori throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jin misses with a right hand
and Mochinori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mochinori counter with a right hand.
Jin misses with a takedown attempt - Mochinori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Jin misses
and Mochinori counters with a big head kick but Jin shrugs it off.
Jin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mochinori.
Jin misses with a straight left.
Mochinori throws out a counter right but Jin avoids it with no problem.
Jin drops his hands momentarily and Mochinori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jin misses with a takedown attempt - Mochinori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobayashi Jin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mochinori is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mochinori! But no joy.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut. Jin saw that one coming.
Jin blocks a leg kick.
Jin throws a poor cross that misses
and Mochinori counters with a good low kick that Jin was not able to check.
Jin misses with a hook. Mochinori ducked under it nicely.
Jin connects with a nice looking jab.
Mochinori throws an overhand right that lands on Jin's shoulder, as Jin tries to avoid the shot.
Jin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mochinori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jin misses with a takedown attempt
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mochinori.
Jin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jin.
Jin looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.#T4#
Mochinori scores with a jab to the body.
Jin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mochinori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jin somewhat.
Jin throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin takes a swing at Mochinori's ribcage but misses.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin scores with a shot to the body.
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uesugi Mochinori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mochinori 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uesugi Mochinori!
Uesugi Mochinori is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Uesugi Mochinori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Kobayashi Jin had this to say: 'Thank you for the support. I will did my best and hope you all support next time Congratulations to my opposition'.

Event: UnderGround FC 75
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Jin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jin connects with a nice looking jab.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Jin.
Jin walks into a jab.
Torres walks into a left hand.
Torres moves away from the strike by Jin.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Torres misses its target.
A jab from Jin finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torres moves away.
Jin scores with a nice head shot.
Torres seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jin misses with a hook to the body
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres misses with a hook.
Jin stuffs the takedown.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torres with a body shot.#T1#
Jin throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Jin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Jin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jin misses with an uppercut.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Jin counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jin shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense.
Torres fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jin moves away.
Jin misses with a looping right.
Jin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Jin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Torres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Jin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jin.
Jin postures up.
Jin trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres is trying to keep Jin in close. #T3#
Jin wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Jin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torres trying to control the position.
Jin wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Torres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Torres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Jin.#T4#
Jin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab. #TD2#
Torres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jin trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Jin stays in close to Torres's body and controls the position.
Jin wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#SUB#
Torres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Torres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Torres misses.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin tests Torres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jin staying out of range there.
Jin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres feinted with a counter takedown.
Torres misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jin counters with a stiff right hand.
Jin takes one to the chin there.
Jin moves out of range of the strikes.
Torres avoids the body shot from Jin.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torres misses the jab.
Jin throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
A lazy left from Torres finds it's target.#T1#
Jin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jin.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Jin moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Torres gets caught flat footed, as Jin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Torres working for a triangle but Jin defends it easily. #SUB#
Torres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Jin from controlling successfully.
Jin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Jin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Jin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jin is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres moves into full mount! Jin won't be happy about that!
Jin is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kobayashi Jin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres fails to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Jin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jin tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Torres wants to take Jin's back here but Jin is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jin is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Torres fails to advance to Jin's back.
Jin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jin gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Torres is looking for a kimura here.
Jin wants to get back to full guard but Torres has passed into side control.
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 Gabriel Torres will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Jin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Jin ducks down to avoid it.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Jin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jin.
Torres works Jin's body with a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torres, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jin misses.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Jin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jin connects with a nice looking jab. #T1##TD2#
Jin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Torres is trying to improve his position.
Torres gets back to half guard.
Jin is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Jin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Torres trying to hold on to Jin's head to control him but Jin postures up. #SUB2#
Jin is looking for a kimura here.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Torres has his foot on Jin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jin works his way back into a safe position though.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
Jin passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Jin uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres.
Jin tries to control but Torres wriggling away. #T3#
Torres is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jin has taken his back.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Jin controls the action.
Torres can't escape the position. #T4#
Jin trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Jin is cranking Torres's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Torres! He's tightened the choke and Torres is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kobayashi Jin! Kobayashi Jin retains his welterweight title!
Kobayashi Jin took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you all for the support. I did my best hope i made you all proud! And Still!!! '.

Event: UnderGround FC 60
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Jin lands a really nice looking cross but Turturro seems unphased.
Jin misses with a body punch
and Turturro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turturro moves away.
Turturro 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.
Turturro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jin.
Turturro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turturro walks into a straight right hand from Jin.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Jin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turturro scores with a sloppy right hand. Jin should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
A jab lands there for Jin.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Jin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turturros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jin drops his hands momentarily and Turturro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jin lands with a cross. #CL2#
Turturro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jin, pushing him back against the cage.
Turturro lands a shoulder strike.
Jin tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Turturro decides to pull guard.
Jin trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Jin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Jin avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jin is aware though and is defending well.
Jin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jin wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Jin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jin pulls his head out easily.
Jin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Jin is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turturro has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Turturro is trying to control but Jin passes into side control!
Jin taking a breather here.
Turturro is trying to control Jin's posture but Jin avoids it.
Jin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turturro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jin manages to pass to mount!
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Jin's attempts to control the action.
Turturro wants to control but Jin is having none of it.#T4#
Jin trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Jin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turturro manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Jin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turturro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin'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##CL2#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
Jin misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jin fails to land.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Jin holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
Jin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turturro.#BC#
Jin breaks the clinch.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jin manages to avoid it.
Jin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turturro can do to turn this around?
Turturro misses with a straight left.
Turturro moves in looking to clinch but Jin pushes him off.#TD#
Jin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to roll over but Jin keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jin wants to work for an arm triangle but Turturro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turturro trying to control but Jin postures up. #T1##SUB#
Jin is working for a kimura but Turturro is defending it quite comfortably.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jin is working away from the top position though.
Jin trying to control from half guard but Turturro is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jin in particular looking to stall.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jin maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Turturro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jin has cracked it and Turturro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobayashi Jin!
Kobayashi Jin is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Kobayashi Jin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Guido Turturro stepped up to the mic, saying 'VAI FANCULO !! '.

Event: UnderGround FC 53
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Jin misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Jin.
Taylor takes a swing at Jin's ribcage but misses.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jin connects with a looping right hand.
Jin avoids the head kick by Taylor.
A head kick by Taylor misses #CL#
and Jin moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Jin tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jin on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor blocks a body shot from Jin.
A hook to the body from Jin.
Jin has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor. #T1#
Jin presses Taylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jin lands a right hand.
Jin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jin.
Jin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Jin throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Jin misses with some punches.
Jin working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jin.
Taylor tries to break free but Jin pushes him back against the cage.
Jin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jin working aggressively here.
Jin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jin blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor tries to break free but Jin pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Jin persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jin was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Jin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circling - Jin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jin blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Jin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Taylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor drops his hands momentarily and Jin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Jin tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jin swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Jin tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Jin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jin.
Jin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Jin had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Jin.
Jin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jin misses with a body shot
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jin.#T4#
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Jin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Jin cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meldrick Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jin connects with a looping right hand.
Jin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jin connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Taylor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jin misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Jin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
That's time! Jin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jin lands the left hand.
Jin scores with a punch to the head.
Jin throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor swings for the body but Jin moves out of range. #TD#
Jin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!#SUB#
Jin has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Taylor is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jin yanks on the arm and Taylor is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobayashi Jin!
A relieved looking Kobayashi Jin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UnderGround FC 48
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
A Zoo wants to clinch
and Jin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A Zoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin throws out a counter right but A Zoo avoids it with no problem.
Jin blocks a low kick nicely.
Jin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A Zoo throws a combination. Jin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
An inside leg kick lands from A Zoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A Zoo misses the shot to the body.
And Jin tries to counter it with a takedown but A Zoo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
A Zoo has Jin up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Jin swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jin backwards.
Good body shot from Jin.
Jin drops down looking for an ankle pick but A Zoo pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
A Zoo clinches.
Jin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Jin.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jin lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Jin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A Zoo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A Zoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Jin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Jin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jin tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jin.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
Jin tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Jin back against the cage. #BC2#
Jin manages to break the clinch.
A Zoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
A Zoo gets a clinch. #T3#
Jin working aggressively here.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Jin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A Zoo scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
A Zoo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Jin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Jin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jin misses with a punch to the body.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Jin struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
Jin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Jin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo darts in trying to clinch
and Jin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A Zoo throws a right and a left that Jin avoids nicely.
Jin feints the counter takedown.
A Zoo misses with a body shot
and Jin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jin keeps the fight on the outside.
Jin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A Zoo throws a series of punches but Jin avoids them all with ease.
Jin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but A Zoo defends it well.
A Zoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jin under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jin swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
Jin slips a jab and a cross from A Zoo.
It seemed like Jin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but A Zoo defends it well.
A Zoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A Zoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jin can do to turn this around?
A Zoo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jin counters with a nice double leg into side control. A Zoo won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB2#
Jin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, A Zoo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A Zoo regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A Zoo is refusing to be controlled, as Jin sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
A Zoo is concentrating on defense, preventing Jin from advancing position.
A Zoo wants to control but Jin is keeping busy.
A Zoo tries to get to full guard but Jin has control of the leg.
A Zoo is pressing down on Jin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A Zoo looking to control.
Jin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Jin wants to control from the top but A Zoo keeps moving.
A Zoo managing to control the position.
Jin wants to pass the guard but A Zoo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jin controlling from the top position.
A Zoo keeping full guard, as Jin tries to pass.
A Zoo trying to control the position.
Jin stands and throws A Zoo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
A Zoo stops Jin from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on A Zoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A Zoo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if A Zoo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Jin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but A Zoo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A Zoo is looking to regain half guard here but Jin keeps moving and retains side control.
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom here.
A Zoo is looking to reverse the position.
A Zoo struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jin working away.#T4##SUB2#
Jin has hold of A Zoo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. A Zoo seems comfortable defending it but Jin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! A Zoo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! A Zoo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobayashi Jin!
During a confident post fight interview, Kobayashi Jin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround FC 41
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Jin lands a nice looking body shot.
Jin misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Dijk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jin throws a body punch but Van Dijk moves out of range.
Jin throws a series of strikes that have Van Dijk backpedaling.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Jin counters with a single leg into guard. Van Dijk didn't expect that.
Jin stays in close to Van Dijk's body and controls the position.
Van Dijk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jin forces his way into half guard.
Van Dijk trying to control here. #T1#
Jin throwing shots but Van Dijk is blocking nicely.
Van Dijk trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Jin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Dijk is just riding it out for now. Jin eventually gives up the hold.
Jin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Dijk! #SUB#
Jin looking for a guillotine from mount but Van Dijk is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Jin looking to control but Van Dijk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Jin working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Van Dijk looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jin! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kobayashi Jin!
A very excited looking Kobayashi Jin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UnderGround FC 31
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Jin lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Jin.
Tonni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tonni takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Tonni is rocked!
Tonni misses with the combination.
Jin lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jin connects with a body shot that sends Tonni's belly button to the back.#T1#
Jin jabs at Tonni's body.
Tonni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Jin counter with a right hand.
Jin throws a nice looking combination but Tonni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jin cracks a nice hook into Tonni's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jin 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.
Jin scores with a nice strike.
Jin shoots in looking for a takedown. Tonni tries to sprawl out of it but Jin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tonni manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jin lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Jin dodges the punch combination from Tonni.
Jin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tonni on the side of the head.
Jin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Tonni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jin cracks Tonni with a hook to the temple - Tonni is on wobbly legs here! Jin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Tonni falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jin wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kobayashi Jin!

Event: UnderGround FC 22
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Ignacio loads up on a big right hand but Jin slips the punch.
Ignacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignacio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jin blocks a head kick by Ignacio.
Ignacio throws a sloppy head kick and Jin moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ignacio.
Jin lands a slapping body shot.
Ignacio misses with a head kick.
Jin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ignacio.
A lazy left from Jin finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Jin. Beautiful body shot.
Ignacio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ignacio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jin scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ignacio misses with a straight right.
Ignacio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ignacio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ignacio looks winded!#T1#
Jin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ignacio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Jin scores with a takedown into Ignacio's guard.
Jin wants to pass the guard but Ignacio is keeping the position.
Jin advances position into side control!#SUB#
Jin is working to tighten his grip on Ignacio's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ignacio has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jin is really squeezing tight and eventually Ignacio passes out! Jin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kobayashi Jin!

Event: UnderGround FC 10
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1##TD#
Jin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanzo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jin wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Jin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now.
Hanzo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jin preventing the sweep.
Hanzo is controlling Jin's posture.
Jin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Jin looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hanzo 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.
Hanzo looking to control.
Jin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jin controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jin with a hook.#TD#
Jin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hanzo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hanzo tries to roll over but Jin keeps him under control.
Hanzo trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Jin trying to pass the guard but Hanzo defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jin wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanzo defends it well.
Hanzo gets back to full guard.
Jin trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanzo is pulling down on Jin's head. It's preventing any offense from Jin, at least for the moment.
Jin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jin advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanzo is just riding it out for now. Jin eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hanzo closes the distance and pushes Jin back into the cage.#TD#
Jin pulls guard successfully.
Hanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jin has wrist control.
Hanzo landing some decent shots from guard.
Jin controls Hanzo momentarily but Hanzo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo wants to control from the top but Jin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Jin has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hanzo doesn't defend quickly enough and Jin has managed to lock this one up! Can Hanzo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jin on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kobayashi Jin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2019

#R1#
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Jin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Jin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Jin tests Peterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jin punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Peterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jin thuds a left hand into Peterson's body.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Jin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jin looks to land a right hand but Peterson moved out of range.
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!
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jin cracks Peterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Peterson lands a high kick!
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson pushes Jin away with a front kick.
Jin punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson is looking to counter the offense by Jin and move into the clinch.
Peterson misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Jin as he checks the leg kick.
Jin swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jin.
Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Jin.
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!
Jin lands with a nice body punch.
Peterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peterson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jin off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Jin does no damage.
Jin scores with the left hand. Peterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jin scores with a jab to the body.
Jin catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jin sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greg Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson misses with a body kick.
Peterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jin throws a right hand that Peterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Peterson also avoids with ease.
Jin with a hook.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Jin.
Peterson throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Peterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jin swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson tries to counter with a takedown but Jin is quick to defend against it.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Jin.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Jin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jin cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peterson on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson throws a front kick aimed at Jin's knee but Jin avoids it well.
Peterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Peterson checks a low kick from Jin.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peterson misses with a low kick.
And Jin tries to counter it with a takedown but Peterson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jin lands a jab to Peterson's midsection.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Jin throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson moves forwards but Jin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peterson doesn't seem phased though.
Jin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jin moves out of range of the body kick from Peterson.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Jin with a nice cross.
Peterson throws a sloppy head kick and Jin moves out of range easily.
Peterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jin feints the counter takedown.
Jin jabs Peterson right on the nose. Peterson blinks but takes it well.
Jin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobayashi Jin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson throws a chopping leg kick but Jin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Jin. That snapped Peterson's head back.
Peterson is looking to land body kicks.
Jin feints the counter takedown.
Jin walks into a straight right hand from Peterson.
An inside leg kick from Peterson misses.
Jin lands a jab.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Jin. #T1#
A jab lands there for Jin.
Jin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jin avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Jin blocks a head kick by Peterson.
Peterson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A left lands for Jin.
Peterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jin's corner calls for a 1-2. Jin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Peterson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jin checks a low kick from Peterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A left lands for Jin.
Nice body punch from Jin. #T2#
Jin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Peterson misses with a low kick as Jin jumps back.
Jin scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson tries to land a leg kick but Jin saw it coming and moves away.
Jin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Jin catches Peterson right on the button with a cross.
Greg Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jin lands with a right hand.
Peterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jin cracks a nice hook into Peterson's ribs.
Peterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peterson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Jin avoids the head kick by Peterson.
Jin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peterson on the side of the head.
Peterson throws the kick towards the body but Jin avoids it.
Jin connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson wants to slow Jin down by chopping away at his legs.
Peterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Peterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jin is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jin.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jin takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Jin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Peterson throws a low kick but Jin avoids it.
Jin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A clash of legs there as Jin blocks the low kick.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jin stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson is looking to score with low kicks.
Peterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Peterson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kobayashi Jin 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jin.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson drops his hands momentarily and Jin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Jin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jin.#ROC2#
Peterson is rocked!
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Jin misses with a body shot.
Jin works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Jin finds it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Jin blocks the leg kick.
Jin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jin connects with a crisp jab.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peterson misses with a low kick as Jin jumps back.
Jin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.#T1#
Peterson tries to land a front kick but Jin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peterson has time to react.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peterson has time to react.
Jin throws an overhand right that drops Peterson like a sack of potatoes! Jin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobayashi Jin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Well. Those never looked like landing.
Jin throws the left hand but Well avoids the punch easily.
Well tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jin defends well and Well ends up having to push Jin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Jin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well slips a jab from Jin.
Well wants to counter with a clinch but Jin pushes him away.
Well steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jin.
Well shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jin sprawls well. Jin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Well gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Well has closed the distance and engaged Jin in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin has a couple of punches blocked by Well.
Jin swings wildly with an uppercut but Well uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin throws a punch but it's blocked by Well. #T1##BC#
Jin breaks the clinch.
Jin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Well.
Haruto Jin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crash Well.
Well misses with a low kick.
Well shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jin but Jin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Well shoots in but no luck this time.
Well tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Well looks for a takedown but Jin sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Jin misses the target.#CL2#
Well rushes Jin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Well tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Well fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jin digs a right hand into Well's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Well's gas tank.
Well takes a shot to the head.
Jin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jin lands a nice shot to the body.
Well looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Jin.
Well blocks a body shot from Jin.
Jin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Jin lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jin.
Jin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well takes a shot to the head.
Jin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Jin misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Jin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wells head.
Jin working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jin.
Jin scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jin.
Jin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jin struggles to land a body shot inside as Well controls his hands.
Jin is leaning against Well and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Well wants to break free but Jin has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Well.
Well takes a shot to the head.
Jin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Well.
Well prevents a body shot from Jin.
Jin swings wildly with an uppercut but Well uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T4#
Well is trying to stall.
Jin tries to throw a body punch but Well avoids it by throwing Jin back against the cage.
Jin lands a hook that snaps the head of Well backwards. #BC#
Jin breaks the clinch.
Well misses with a takedown
and Jin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Well scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Jin. No joy for Well on that attempt.
Well takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jin misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haruto Jin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well shoots in but no luck this time.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Well closes the distance and pushes Jin back into the cage.
Jin keeps control of Well as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Well is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jin lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Jin breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jin. Well does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jin throws a shot from downtown. Well moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Well drives through and clinches with Jin against the cage.
Jin digs a right hand into Well's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Well's gas tank. #T1##BC2#
Well pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Jin. No joy for Well on that attempt.
It looked like Jin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haruto Jin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crash Well.
Well is breathing heavily.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
Well throws a counter combo.
Well moves out of range as Jin strikes.
Jin throws a jab when Well was well out of range.
Haruto Jin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jin misses with a lunging right hand
and Well counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well is looking to clinch but Jin is avoiding it.
Jin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Well has time to react.
Well tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jin lunges at Well with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Well's hand.
Well will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crash Well is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Well uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jin.
Jin misses the shot to the body.
Well feints the counter takedown.
Well slips a jab from Jin.
Well tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jin defends well and Well ends up having to push Jin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jin throws a shot from downtown. Well moves away and avoids it.
Jin loads up on a big right hand but Well slips the punch.#TD2#
Well looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jin wants to improve his position but Well is controlling well.
Well wants to pass the guard but Jin is defending well. #T3#
Jin trying to control here.
Well performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Well. #SUB2#
Well is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Well tries to clinch but Jin is having none of it.
Haruto Jin is winning the standup battle so far.
Jin misses with a hook to the body
and Well counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Well closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jin to the mat! Jin manages to get full guard.
Well controlling from the top position.
Jin working a defensive guard 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 Haruto Jin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Well misses with a takedown attempt
and Jin counters with a right hand to the body.
Well dives in and grabs Jin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jin pushes down on Well's head and hops out.
Well tries to clinch but Jin moves out of range.
Jin tries to counter by clinching up but Well breaks away and moves out of range.
Well tries to clinch up.
Well lands a nice hook to Jin's body. Jin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jin looks to land a left hand but Well moved out of range nicely.
Well throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jin's waist but Jin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Well off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Jin misses the target.
Haruto Jin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crash Well.
Well throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jin's waist but Jin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Well off to one side.
Well takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Jin. Beautiful body shot.
Jin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Well can do to turn this around?
Jin connects with a right hand. Well shakes it off.
Jin throws the left hand but Well avoids the punch easily.
Well falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jin counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Jin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Well sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well needs to keep his hands up - Jin had a free shot at his head there.
Jin throws a looping overhand right but Well ducks down to avoid it.
Jin throws a big shot that misses.
Well throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jin's waist but Jin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Well off to one side.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Jin misses.
Jin with a jab.
Jin looks to throw the jab but Well is out of range.
Jin throws out a loose jab but Well uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Jin looks to score with a jab to the body but Well is just out of range.
Jin misses with a wild body shot.
Well walks into a jab.
Well tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well feints the counter takedown.
Crash Well seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well throws a sloppy head kick
and Jin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Well manages to circle out of the way.
Jin misses with an uppercut. Well saw that one coming.#T3#
Well takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jin tries to avoid it but Well manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jin to the ground. Jin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Well.
Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
Well tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Well moves away.
Jin misses the jab.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jin looks to land a left hand but Well moved out of range nicely.
Jin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4##TD2#
Well shoots in and bounces Jin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jin controlling the position.
Jin is trying to keep Well in close.
Well with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haruto Jin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jin, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haruto Jin!

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