Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 100 | The Matrix
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Sahrahsahe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Sahrahsahe's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sahrahsahe ducks down to avoid it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sahrahsahe throws out the jab.
Sahrahsahe walks into a left hand.
Sahrahsahe ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Crunch! Jones slams his shin into Sahrahsahe's torso.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sahrahsahe misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sahrahsahe, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Jones has picked Sahrahsahe up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Sahrahsahe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is working for a kimura but Sahrahsahe is defending it quite comfortably.
Sahrahsahe has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Sahrahsahe is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Sahrahsahe looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Sahrahsahe is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sahrahsahe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaquon Jones!

Event: SFL 87 | Hopkins vs Johnson II
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Koskinen pushes Sahrahsahe up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Sahrahsahe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sahrahsahe scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen thuds a left hand into Sahrahsahe's body.
Sahrahsahe connects with an inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe takes one to the chin there.
Koskinen misses with a looping right.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koskinen is able to avoid easily.
Koskinen throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Jani Koskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koskinen moves out of range as Sahrahsahe strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koskinen! But no joy.
Sahrahsahe scores with a punch to the head.
Sahrahsahe 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.
Sahrahsahe is looking to slow Koskinen down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sahrahsahe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koskinen misses with a hook. Sahrahsahe ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Sahrahsahe misses the target.
Koskinen lands the left hand.#T1#
Koskinen lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koskinen.
Koskinen misses with a right hand
and Sahrahsahe counters with a stiff right hand.
Koskinen avoids the head kick by Sahrahsahe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a nice looking combination but Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Sahrahsahe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a low kick but Koskinen moves his leg out of the way.
Sahrahsahe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koskinen moves out of range as Sahrahsahe strikes.
Sahrahsahe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sahrahsahe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koskinen.
It seemed like Koskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koskinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sahrahsahe is just out of range.
Sahrahsahe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sahrahsahe misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Koskinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koskinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab from Koskinen.
Sahrahsahe misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Sahrahsahe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Koskinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sahrahsahe on the side of the head.
Koskinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sahrahsahe counters with a straight right hand.
Sahrahsahe connects with a nice looking jab.
Koskinen misses with a straight left.
Koskinen throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Sahrahsahe looks to throw the jab but Koskinen is out of range.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook. Koskinen ducked under it nicely.
Koskinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Koskinen throws an off balance right hand
and Sahrahsahe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sahrahsahe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Sahrahsahe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koskinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Koskinen swings widly with a right hand
and Sahrahsahe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Koskinen.#TD2#
Koskinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Sahrahsahe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Koskinen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koskinen connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Koskinen.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Sahrahsahe throws out a loose jab but Koskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koskinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a hook to the side of Sahrahsahe's head but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koskinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Koskinen misses.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Koskinen.
Sahrahsahe throws a body shot but no joy.
Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen swings for the body but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe lands with a straight right. Koskinen didn't see that one coming.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen. #CL2#
Koskinen darts in and clinches Sahrahsahe up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jani Koskinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koskinen avoids the body shot from Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koskinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Koskinen slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe with the inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jani Koskinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sahrahsahe with a nice calf kick.
Koskinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sahrahsahe half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. That's going to slow Koskinen down.
Koskinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe tries to move into range but Koskinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sahrahsahe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koskinen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Sahrahsahe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sahrahsahe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen misses with a combination
and Sahrahsahe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sahrahsahe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sahrahsahe scores with a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koskinen.
It seemed like Koskinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koskinen checks a leg kick.
Koskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Koskinen digs a good hook to Sahrahsahe's body.
Koskinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koskinen looks to land a right hand but Sahrahsahe moved out of range.
Koskinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Sahrahsahe staying out of range there.
It looked like Sahrahsahe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sahrahsahe was well out of range. Poor timing from Koskinen.
A clash of legs there as Koskinen blocks the low kick.
Koskinen misses with a hook
and Sahrahsahe counters with a good low kick that Koskinen was not able to check.
Koskinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koskinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen misses with a combination
and Sahrahsahe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Koskinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sahrahsahe moves out of range as Koskinen strikes.
Koskinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koskinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sahrahsahe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koskinen.#T3#
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koskinen.
Koskinen checks a low kick from Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen misses with a body shot.
Koskinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koskinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sahrahsahe looks to score with a jab to the body but Koskinen is just out of range.
Sahrahsahe tries a low kick but Koskinen avoids it.
Sahrahsahe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koskinen lands with a good body shot.
Koskinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Koskinen - just one landing.
Koskinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sahrahsahe to counter with a crisp jab.
Koskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koskinen scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Sahrahsahe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahrahsahe throws a hook to the side of Koskinen's head but Koskinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sahrahsahe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koskinen throws the left hand but Sahrahsahe avoids the punch easily.
Koskinen misses with a hook.
Koskinen misses with a hook. Sahrahsahe ducked under it nicely.
Koskinen misses with a double jab.
Sahrahsahe throwing a counter right hand but Koskinen manages to avoid it.
Koskinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koskinen misses with an uppercut. Sahrahsahe saw that one coming.
Koskinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sahrahsahe counters with a big head kick but Koskinen shrugs it off.
Sahrahsahe avoids the body shot from Koskinen.
Good leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
Koskinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koskinen connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jani Koskinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Koskinen works the jab nicely.
Sahrahsahe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sahrahsahe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koskinen throws out the jab.
Sahrahsahe throws a chopping leg kick but Koskinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koskinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sahrahsahe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sahrahsahe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koskinen throws a hook to the side of Sahrahsahe's head but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sahrahsahe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sahrahsahe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Sahrahsahe finds it's way through Koskinen's defenses.
Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koskinen.
Koskinen connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koskinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Koskinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Koskinen.
Koskinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Koskinen scores with a leg kick.
Jab by Koskinen.
Sahrahsahe throws a wild body kick that Koskinen sees coming a mile off.
Koskinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe moves away from the strike by Koskinen.
Jab, jab by Sahrahsahe - just one landing.
Sahrahsahe checks the leg kick.
Koskinen misses the shot to the body.
Koskinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koskinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koskinen throws an overhand right that lands on Sahrahsahe's shoulder, as Sahrahsahe tries to avoid the shot.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koskinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sahrahsahe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sahrahsahe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahrahsahe is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Sahrahsahe misses.
Sahrahsahe thumps Koskinen with a low kick.
Sahrahsahe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sahrahsahe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Koskinen works Sahrahsahe's body with a nice hook.
Koskinen throws a series of punches but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe throws the kick towards the body but Koskinen avoids it.
Koskinen throws a front kick aimed at Sahrahsahe's knee but Sahrahsahe avoids it well.
Koskinen throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that Koskinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Koskinen also avoids with ease.
Koskinen cracks a nice hook into Sahrahsahe's ribs.#T3#
Sahrahsahe blocks a jab.
Koskinen scores with a hook to the body. Sahrahsahe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jani Koskinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sahrahsahe avoids the body shot from Koskinen.
Sahrahsahe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Koskinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A right-left combo lands from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick but Koskinen avoids it.
Sahrahsahe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koskinen is out of range.
Koskinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Koskinen. Beautiful body shot.
Koskinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sahrahsahe throws a shot from downtown. Koskinen moves away and avoids it.
Sahrahsahe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sahrahsahe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Koskinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Koskinen.
Koskinen lands a front kick.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sahrahsahe lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Jani Koskinen has been cut.
Koskinen throws the left hand but Sahrahsahe avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Koskinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koskinen cracks Sahrahsahe with a good jab.
Koskinen feints a jab promting Sahrahsahe to slip. Koskinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sahrahsahe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koskinen lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koskinen moves out of range as Sahrahsahe strikes.
Koskinen scores with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Koskinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Koskinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jani Koskinen!
A relieved looking Jani Koskinen 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: SFL 76 | Hopkins vs Lomax II
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Vujić takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vujić checks a leg kick.
Vujić scores with a three punch combo!
Vujić throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Sahrahsahe tenderised Vujić's leg. Vujić is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vujić is able to avoid easily.
Sahrahsahe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sahrahsahe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sahrahsahe drops his hands momentarily and Vujić takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vujić fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vujić checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vujić connects with a body shot that sends Sahrahsahe's belly button to the back.
Sahrahsahe throws a jab when Vujić was well out of range.
Vujić uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sahrahsahe.
Vujić takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sahrahsahe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Sahrahsahe cracks Vujić with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sahrahsahe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vujić.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vujić 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.
Vujić throws a looping overhand right but Sahrahsahe ducks down to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick.
Vujić checks a low kick from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vujić to score with a decent uppercut.
Vujić works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vujić scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sahrahsahe. Vujić does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sahrahsahe misses with a head kick.
Vujić jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body shot.
Vujić throws a looping overhand right but Sahrahsahe ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Sahrahsahe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vujić.
Vujić throws a hook to the side of Sahrahsahe's head but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vujić fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sahrahsahe loads up on a big right hand but Vujić slips the punch.
Vujić swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sahrahsahe throws a head kick that misses.
Sahrahsahe looks to land a left hand but Vujić moved out of range nicely.
Vujić scores with a nice strike.
A leg kick checked by Vujić.
Sahrahsahe connects with a right hand. Vujić shakes it off.
Vujić tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vujić shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vujić takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vujić misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A big right from Sahrahsahe misses.
Vujić on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe obviously looking to wear him down.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Vujić avoids it easily.
Sahrahsahe moves out of range of the strikes.
Sahrahsahe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vujić dips to his left and cracks Sahrahsahe with an uppercut!
Sahrahsahe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vujić tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sahrahsahe was well out of range. Poor timing from Vujić.
Sahrahsahe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. That's going to slow Vujić down.
Vujić connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sahrahsahe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe throws a one two combo.
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!
Sahrahsahe lands with a good body shot.
Vujić swings for the body but Sahrahsahe moves out of range. #T4#
Vujić lands a jab to Sahrahsahe's midsection.
Vujić thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vujić.
Vujić waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sahrahsahe.
Vujić ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe misses the shot to the body.
Vujić throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sahrahsahe lands an overhand right.
Vujić feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sahrahsahes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sahrahsahe defending well as Vujić loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sahrahsahe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vujić blocks a jab.
Sahrahsahe moves out of range as Vujić strikes.
Sahrahsahe tried to counter with a leg kick but Vujić avoided it.
Vujić throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krsto Vujić will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vujić lands with an uppercut that bounces Sahrahsahe off the cage and back into range.
Vujić pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sahrahsahe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Vujić misses.
Vujić uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sahrahsahe.
Vujić scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vujić misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sahrahsahe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vujić has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe misses with a straight left.
Sahrahsahe slips a jab and a cross from Vujić.
Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick but Vujić moved away.
Vujić misses with a hook
and Sahrahsahe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Sahrahsahe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sahrahsahe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vujić misses with a left hand
and Sahrahsahe counters with a one-two to the body.
Vujić connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sahrahsahe's hands.
Sahrahsahe punishes Vujić's body with a nice straight punch.
Vujić misses with a hook. Sahrahsahe ducked under it nicely.
Sahrahsahe misses with a leg kick
and Vujić counters with a straight right hand.
Sahrahsahe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sahrahsahe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krsto Vujić seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Vujić throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Vujić avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sahrahsahe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Sahrahsahe staying out of range there.
Sahrahsahe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vujić just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vujić.
Vujić swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Vujić scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Vujić throws a combination that misses
and Vujić takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vujić waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sahrahsahe.
Vujić darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vujić throws a body punch but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vujić moves out of range as Sahrahsahe strikes.
Vujić throws a shot to the body.
Vujić lands a slapping body shot.
Vujić dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vujić smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sahrahsahe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vujić manages to avoid it.#T3#
Sahrahsahe loads up on a big right hand but Vujić slips the punch.
Vujić missing with a left hand there. Sahrahsahe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vujić thuds a left hand into Sahrahsahe's body.
Vujić misses with an uppercut. Sahrahsahe saw that one coming.
Vujić throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vujić throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sahrahsahe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vujić.
Vujić throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vujić's knee momentarily.#TD2#
Vujić darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sahrahsahe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Vujić with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vujić is trying to control the action in half guard but Sahrahsahe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sahrahsahe tries to get to full guard but Vujić has control of the leg.
Vujić trying to control the action but Sahrahsahe is working from the bottom.
Sahrahsahe wants to control but Vujić is keeping busy.
Vujić takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krsto Vujić will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Krsto Vujić's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sahrahsahe misses with a leg kick.
Vujić takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vujić slips under a jab from Sahrahsahe.
Vujić throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
As Vujić backs away, Sahrahsahe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vujić connects with a body shot.
Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick but Vujić sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vujić misses with a two punch combination.
Vujić throws a jab but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Vujić closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Vujić does it's job there.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a low kick but Vujić moves his leg out of the way.
Sahrahsahe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vujić feints the counter takedown.
Sahrahsahe throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Vujić counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vujić working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Vujić trying to control the position from guard on top but Sahrahsahe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vujić's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vujić's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vujić is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vujić wants to control from the top but Sahrahsahe keeps moving. #SUB#
Sahrahsahe has his foot on Vujić's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vujić works his way back into a safe position though.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Vujić pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sahrahsahe is keeping the position for now.
Vujić has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vujić controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vujić wants to control from the top but Sahrahsahe keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sahrahsahe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sahrahsahe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vujić misses the target.
A slow jab from Sahrahsahe misses its intended target.
Krsto Vujić is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
A big right from Vujić misses.
It looked like Sahrahsahe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vujić.
Vujić connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sahrahsahe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick.
Sahrahsahe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Vujić coming out on top.
Vujić's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the liver by Vujić. Beautiful body shot.
Vujić displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sahrahsahe throws out the jab.
Vujić lands a jab to Sahrahsahe's midsection.
Vujić lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sahrahsahe at a distance.
Vujić slips a straight right by Sahrahsahe.
Vujić fails to land the takedown.
Sahrahsahe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Sahrahsahe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Sahrahsahe 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.
Nice takedown defense from Sahrahsahe. No joy for Vujić on that attempt.
Sahrahsahe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vujić connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Sahrahsahe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sahrahsahe.
Vujić lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sahrahsahe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vujić moves away from the strike by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe misses with a wild body shot.
Vujić blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krsto Vujić comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vujić 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SFL 71 | Turf War
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Sahrahsahe connects with a solid leg kick.
Sahrahsahe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sahrahsahe misses with a wild body shot.
Sahrahsahe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heights throws a hook but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Sahrahsahe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it.
Heights lands a two punch combo.
Sahrahsahe throws a shot from downtown. Heights moves away and avoids it.
Heights looks for the body kick but Sahrahsahe saw that one coming.
Heights feints a jab promting Sahrahsahe to slip. Heights then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sahrahsahe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick that misses.
Heights looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Sahrahsahe moves out of range easily.
Sahrahsahe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heights connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heights jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Sahrahsahe misses the target.
Sahrahsahe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heights scores with a jab to the head.
Sahrahsahe lands with a straight right. Heights didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Heights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sahrahsahe.
Heights lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sahrahsahe takes a step back to recover.
Sahrahsahe connects with a solid leg kick.
Heights tries to land a body kick
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heights thinking.
Heights throws out a loose jab but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Heights
and Sahrahsahe counters with a low kick, right behind Heights 's knee.
Sahrahsahe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sahrahsahe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heights manages to avoid it.
Heights goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heights rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sahrahsahe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sahrahsahe misses with a wild body shot.
Heights throws a sloppy head kick and Sahrahsahe moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Seelow Heights has been cut.#T2#
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!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Heights breaks the clinch.
Heights misses with a kick to the body.
Sahrahsahe is looking for a counter combo.
Heights throws a right hand that Sahrahsahe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sahrahsahe also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Sahrahsahe misses its target.
Heights misses with a head kick.
Heights throws a lazy head kick
and Sahrahsahe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heights catches Sahrahsahe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heights misses the jab.
Heights connects with a solid leg kick.
Sahrahsahe is looking to wear down Heights with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a low kick but Heights moves his leg out of the way.
Sahrahsahe catches Heights with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heights walks into a straight right hand from Sahrahsahe.
Some bone on bone action there as Heights checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heights uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sahrahsahe.#T3#
Heights stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sahrahsahe.
A head kick misses from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe lands a jab to the head.
Heights avoids the body shot from Sahrahsahe.
Heights counters with a body kick.
Heights wants to clinch but Sahrahsahe slips to the side
and Sahrahsahe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heights gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sahrahsahe.
Heights takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heights misses with a straight left.
Sahrahsahe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Heights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throws a sloppy head kick and Heights moves out of range easily.
Heights cracks Sahrahsahe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heights moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heights dips to his left and cracks Sahrahsahe with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sahrahsahe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heights's head.
It looks like Sahrahsahe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sahrahsahe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Heights cracks Sahrahsahe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sahrahsahe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sahrahsahe moves out of range as Heights throws a body kick.
Heights wants to slow Sahrahsahe down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Sahrahsahe misses the target.
Sahrahsahe wants to land a leg kick but Heights is out of range.
Sahrahsahe throws a good cross that connects.
Heights's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Sahrahsahe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sahrahsahe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heights checks it well.
Sahrahsahe moves away from the strike by Heights.
Sahrahsahe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Sahrahsahe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sahrahsahe sets himself, and Heights steps forward looking for the clinch! Sahrahsahe avoids it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Heights doesn't manage to clinch there - Sahrahsahe circles away.
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a stiff right hand.
Heights scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Herrick Sahrahsahe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
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#
Heights lands a lovely overhand right.
Heights takes one to the chin there.
Heights is looking to clinch.
Sahrahsahe lands with a nice body punch.
Heights misses with a looping left.
Heights looks to land a body kick but Sahrahsahe moved away.
Sahrahsahe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sahrahsahe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sahrahsahe lands a head shot.
Sahrahsahe throws out a powerful jab.
A big left from Heights misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Sahrahsahe.
Heights steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sahrahsahe. That one must have hurt.
Sahrahsahe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heights swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sahrahsahe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sahrahsahe swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Sahrahsahe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights.
Heights tries to counter with a clinch but Sahrahsahe shakes him off and moves away.
Heights throws a sloppy head kick
and Sahrahsahe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heights. Heights obviously looking to wear him down.
Seelow Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heights misses the jab.
Sahrahsahe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Heights.
Heights sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heights fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sahrahsahe checks it well.
Heights pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sahrahsahe is out of range and Heights settles back down.
Heights tries a head kick but it misses.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is winning the standup battle so far.
Heights pushes Sahrahsahe away with a front kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Heights checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sahrahsahe backing away here, and Heights unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Heights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sahrahsahe.
It looked like Sahrahsahe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Heights blocks it.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heights moves out of range of the leg kick from Sahrahsahe.#T2#
Heights takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heights uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sahrahsahe.
Nice jab there from Sahrahsahe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heights scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sahrahsahe connects with an inside leg kick.
Heights throws a leg kick but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heights misses with a head kick.
Sahrahsahe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heights thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Heights. Beautiful body shot.
Heights cracks Sahrahsahe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe scores with a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe is looking to score with low kicks.
Heights is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Heights throws a hook to the side of Sahrahsahe's head but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Sahrahsahe throws a shot to the body.
Sahrahsahe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sahrahsahe stuns Heights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sahrahsahe lands a high kick!
Heights throws a push kick but Sahrahsahe slaps the foot to one side.
Sahrahsahe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heights is out of range.
Heights misses with a hook
and Sahrahsahe counters with an inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heights.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Heights is able to avoid easily.
Heights throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sahrahsahe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Heights tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Sahrahsahe misses.
Sahrahsahe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heights.#T4#
Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick.
And Heights responds with a good body kick, but Sahrahsahe manages to step out the way in time.
Heights looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
A shot to the liver by Sahrahsahe. Beautiful body shot.
Sahrahsahe swinging wildly here.
Heights throws a counter combo.
Heights scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sahrahsahe in his tracks.
Sahrahsahe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sahrahsahe throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that misses
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab.
Sahrahsahe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Heights connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Heights closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Heights's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Sahrahsahe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seelow Heights's cut.
That's time! Sahrahsahe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sahrahsahe avoids the head kick by Heights.
A good leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe takes one on the button.
A combination from Heights does no damage.
Heights misses with a kick to the body
and Sahrahsahe counters with a stiff right hand.
Sahrahsahe misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sahrahsahe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heights rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sahrahsahe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe feints and then cracks Heights's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heights down.
Heights tries to clinch but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot lands for Sahrahsahe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heights wants to clinch up but Sahrahsahe keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Heights throws a leg kick but Sahrahsahe moved away.
Sahrahsahe is looking to chop away at Heights's legs.
Despite the aggression on Heights's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. That's going to slow Heights down.
Heights throws a leg kick
and Sahrahsahe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heights tries to clinch but Sahrahsahe is having none of it.
Sahrahsahe misses with a straight left.
Heights misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heights throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sahrahsahe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heights throws a body shot but no joy.
Sahrahsahe throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Heights as he checks the leg kick.
Heights has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heights misses with a body shot.
Sahrahsahe jabs at Heights's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. That's going to slow Heights down.
Seelow Heights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herrick Sahrahsahe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sahrahsahe throws out a leg kick but Heights moves out of range and Sahrahsahe only half commits.
Sahrahsahe sets himself, and Heights steps forward looking for the clinch! Sahrahsahe avoids it this time.
Heights misses the body punch
and Sahrahsahe counters with a left and a right that stings Heights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahrahsahe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Heights misses with a kick to the body.
Heights is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sahrahsahe.
Heights throws a leg kick
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Heights scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sahrahsahe in his tracks.
Heights pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Heights.
Heights takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sahrahsahe cracks Heights with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sahrahsahe, as that shot connected.
Heights throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice body kick.
Heights misses with a low kick as Sahrahsahe jumps back.
Sahrahsahe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sahrahsahe thuds his right hand into Heights's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Sahrahsahe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Heights has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sahrahsahe.
Heights throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice leg kick.
Heights throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heights swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sahrahsahe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Heights.
Nice straight punches there by Sahrahsahe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sahrahsahe.
Heights misses with a body punch
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heights thinking.
Sahrahsahe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sahrahsahe lands the left hand.
Heights throws a shot from downtown. Sahrahsahe moves away and avoids it.
Sahrahsahe throws a front kick that sends Heights stumbling back into the cage.
Heights misses with a jab to the body
letting Sahrahsahe counter with a right hand.
Heights takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sahrahsahe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heights throws out a loose jab but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heights on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heights tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sahrahsahe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sahrahsahe connects with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Heights
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice uppercut.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick that misses.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Sahrahsahe.
Heights plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sahrahsahe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Heights in his tracks.
Sahrahsahe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heights at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sahrahsahe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sahrahsahe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herrick Sahrahsahe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sahrahsahe, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herrick Sahrahsahe!
An out of breath Herrick Sahrahsahe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Mangas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sahrahsahe pinned against the cage. Sahrahsahe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sahrahsahe.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a front kick but Mangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sahrahsahe jabs Mangas right on the nose. Mangas blinks but takes it well.
Mangas throws a body punch but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Mangas moves out of range as Sahrahsahe throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Sahrahsahe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a front kick but Mangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Mangas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mangas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas scores with a push kick.
Mangas misses with a hook. Sahrahsahe ducked under it nicely.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sahrahsahe missing with a left hand there. Mangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sahrahsahe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangas misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe connects with a crisp jab.
Sahrahsahe misses the jab.#T2#
Mangas slips a jab from Sahrahsahe.
Mangas slips a jab from Sahrahsahe.
Mangas throwing a counter right hand but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Mangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangas.
Mangas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mangas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Mangas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangas is looking to wear down Sahrahsahe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mangas checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Sahrahsahe.
Mangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sahrahsahe was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangas.#T3#
Mangas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick.
Mangas throwing a counter right hand but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Mangas throws a front kick aimed at Sahrahsahe's knee but Sahrahsahe avoids it well.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahrahsahe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mangas's hands.
Mangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mangas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sahrahsahe finds it's way round the side to connect with Mangas's head.
Sahrahsahe misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangas works Sahrahsahe's body with a nice hook.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangas.
Mangas with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Mangas tests Sahrahsahe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sahrahsahe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mangas throws a body punch but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe scores with a sloppy right hand. Mangas should have avoided that one.
Sahrahsahe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Mangas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sahrahsahe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Sahrahsahe misses the target.
Sahrahsahe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mangas counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herrick Sahrahsahe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Sahrahsahe.
Mangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sahrahsahe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mangas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sahrahsahe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe defending well as Mangas loads up on a big left hand.
Mangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sahrahsahe connects with a body shot.#T1#
Sahrahsahe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sahrahsahe.
Mangas slips under a jab.
Sahrahsahe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mangas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick but Mangas moves out of range easily.
Sahrahsahe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangas takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Ruben Ruiz Mangas has been cut.
Sahrahsahe scores with a decent looking hook.
Sahrahsahe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mangas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Mangas misses. #T2#
Sahrahsahe ducks right into an uppercut from Mangas.
Mangas works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangas ducks under a wild hook from Sahrahsahe.
A quick step to the side and Mangas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangas throws a leg kick
and Sahrahsahe counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Sahrahsahe misses.
Mangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangas is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Mangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mangas throws out a loose jab but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sahrahsahe clobbers Mangas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sahrahsahe looks for the body kick but Mangas saw that one coming. #T3#
A jab from Sahrahsahe does it's job there.
Sahrahsahe stuns Mangas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sahrahsahe throws a jab when Mangas was well out of range.
Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangas.
Sahrahsahe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangas defending well as Sahrahsahe loads up on a big left hand.
Sahrahsahe scores with a jab.
Mangas throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mangas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mangas misses with a looping left.
Sahrahsahe lands with a kick to the temple. Mangas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T4#
Sahrahsahe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sahrahsahe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a low kick but Mangas moves his leg out of the way.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sahrahsahe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangas on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangas. Sahrahsahe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sahrahsahe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sahrahsahe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mangas misses the jab.
Mangas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sahrahsahe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Sahrahsahe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ruben Ruiz Mangas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sahrahsahe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Mangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mangas's head backwards.
Sahrahsahe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangas throws an overhand right that lands on Sahrahsahe's shoulder, as Sahrahsahe tries to avoid the shot.
Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick.
Sahrahsahe with a hook.
Sahrahsahe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mangas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe staying out of range there.
Mangas thows a leg kick but Sahrahsahe checks it
and Sahrahsahe counters with a body kick.
Mangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sahrahsahe.#T1#
Sahrahsahe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Sahrahsahe misses with a lunging right hand
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sahrahsahe throws a wild body kick that Mangas sees coming a mile off.
Mangas throws a looping overhand right but Sahrahsahe ducks down to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sahrahsahe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sahrahsahe throws a big shot that misses.
Sahrahsahe swings widly with a right hand
and Mangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Mangas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sahrahsahe can pounce on him.
Mangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herrick Sahrahsahe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mangas slips under a jab.
Mangas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sahrahsahe just manages to avoid it.
Mangas throws a sloppy body shot
and Sahrahsahe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mangas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangas checks a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangas.
Sahrahsahe slips under a jab from Mangas.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Mangas avoids it easily.
Sahrahsahe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mangas can pounce on him.
Mangas loads up on a big right hand but Sahrahsahe slips the punch.
Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick #CL#
and Mangas counters by clinching up.
Sahrahsahe working hard to break the clinch.
Mangas tries to throw a body punch but Sahrahsahe avoids it by throwing Mangas back against the cage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sahrahsahe.
Mangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Sahrahsahe controls his hands.
Mangas tries to work over Sahrahsahe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mangas.
Sahrahsahe tries to circle away but Mangas has him pinned against the cage.
Mangas tries a body shot but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Mangas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mangas.
Sahrahsahe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sahrahsahe is trying to break the clinch but Mangas is controlling him.
A short right from Mangas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangas. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangas throws a leg kick but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
A low kick from Sahrahsahe is predictable there
letting Mangas counter with a right hand.
Sahrahsahe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mangas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sahrahsahe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangas is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
A low kick from Mangas is predictable there
and Sahrahsahe counters with a body kick that stops Mangas in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Sahrahsahe tries to keep at a distance but Mangas has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sahrahsahe 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herrick Sahrahsahe!
Our winner, Herrick Sahrahsahe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PANDA 84
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Sahrahsahe throws a lazy right hand but Vasiliev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch but Sahrahsahe is avoiding it.
Vasiliev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasiliev there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Sahrahsahe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sahrahsahe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body punch.
Vasiliev stalling in the clinch but Sahrahsahe improves position.
Vasiliev tries to land a knee to the head but Sahrahsahe blocks with his arms.
Sahrahsahe blocks the elbow strike.
Sahrahsahe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sahrahsahe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sahrahsahe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe works on Vasiliev's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev trying to land knees to the body.
Sahrahsahe lands a shoulder strike.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasiliev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Vasiliev connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Vasiliev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sahrahsahe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasiliev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sahrahsahe lands with a short shot to the head.
Vasiliev taking a breather.
Vasiliev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sahrahsahe dodges an elbow strike from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev lands a shoulder strike.
Vasiliev scores with a knee to the head.
Vasiliev has Sahrahsahe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sahrahsahe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoli Vasiliev.
Vasiliev throws an elbow but it misses.
Vasiliev digs a right hand underneath Sahrahsahe's ribcage. Sahrahsahe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vasiliev tries to score a body lock takedown but Sahrahsahe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sahrahsahe scores with a shot to the side of Vasiliev's head.
A shot in the inside from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe managing to block the knees to the body from Vasiliev.
Sahrahsahe tries a body shot but Vasiliev blocks it.
Sahrahsahe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilievs head. #T2#
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!
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasiliev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sahrahsahe backwards.
Vasiliev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sahrahsahe can't find room to land a body shot as Vasiliev controls the action.
A body shot lands from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
Sahrahsahe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sahrahsahe being controlled against the cage.
Vasiliev wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Sahrahsahe.
A head punch on the inside from Sahrahsahe fails to land.
Vasiliev has a couple of punches blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Sahrahsahe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasiliev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sahrahsahe prevents it.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Vasiliev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sahrahsahe walks away with a smile on his face. Vasiliev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vasiliev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick lands for Sahrahsahe.
Good leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sahrahsahe.
Anatoli Vasiliev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasiliev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sahrahsahe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sahrahsahe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vasiliev looks winded!#CL2#
Vasiliev takes the fight into the clinch.
Sahrahsahe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe working aggressively here.
Vasiliev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sahrahsahe is keeping busy.
Sahrahsahe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Sahrahsahe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasiliev backwards.
Sahrahsahe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Vasiliev takes a shot to the head.
Vasiliev throws an elbow but it misses.
Vasiliev tries to throw a body punch but Sahrahsahe avoids it by throwing Vasiliev back against the cage.
Vasiliev looking to throw knees to the head but Sahrahsahe is blocking nicely.
Sahrahsahe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Sahrahsahe lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sahrahsahe on the inside.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain a safe position but Sahrahsahe gets an underhook and turns Vasiliev into the cage.
Sahrahsahe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasilievs head.
Sahrahsahe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vasiliev gets through Sahrahsahe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Vasiliev is rocked!
Sahrahsahe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vasiliev is still on wobbly legs! Can Sahrahsahe finish him?
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Sahrahsahe on the inside.
Sahrahsahe scores with a shoulder strike.
Sahrahsahe creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vasiliev's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vasiliev drops to his knees and Sahrahsahe pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herrick Sahrahsahe!
A relieved looking Herrick Sahrahsahe 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: PANDA 72
Date: Jan 11, 2021

#R1#
Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick
enabling Sharma to counter with a crisp jab.
Sahrahsahe lands with a hook. Sharma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sahrahsahe defending well as Sharma loads up on a big left hand.
Sahrahsahe throws out a leg kick but Sharma moves out of range and Sahrahsahe only half commits.
Sharma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sahrahsahe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharma.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sahrahsahe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a body kick
and Sharma counters with an inside leg kick.
Sahrahsahe tries to clinch but Sharma moves away
and Sharma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma lands a jab to Sahrahsahe's midsection.#CL2#
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sahrahsahe, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Sharma lands a left hand.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
Sharma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sahrahsahe's elbow.
Sharma presses Sahrahsahe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Sahrahsahe on the inside.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
Sharma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sharma - that landed with a thud.
Sharma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Sharma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sharma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sharma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sharma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sharma fails to land.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body punch.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch to the body.
Sharma trying to stall but Sahrahsahe improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Sharma scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Sharma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe prevents a body shot from Sharma.
A short body shot lands from Sharma as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Sharma.
A shot in the inside from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sharma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sahrahsahe fails to land.
Sahrahsahe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharma.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe is breathing heavily.
Sahrahsahe tries to work over Sharma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sharma pushes Sahrahsahe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma avoiding damage.
Sharma is working Sahrahsahe over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Sharma.
Sharma lands with a left to the head.
Sharma misses with some punches.
Sharma blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sharma.
Sharma digs a right hand underneath Sahrahsahe's ribcage. Sahrahsahe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharma.
A left hand lands to the body for Sharma.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sharma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Sharma.
Sharma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharma lands a nice uppercut.
Sharma lands with a left to the head.
Sharma scores with a hook to the body.
Sahrahsahe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sharma - that landed with a thud.
Sharma digs a right hand into Sahrahsahe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sahrahsahe's gas tank.
Sharma is leaning against Sahrahsahe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Sharma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sahrahsahe moves away.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Sharma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sharma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharma cracks Sahrahsahe with an open hand slap.
Sharma looks to throw the jab but Sahrahsahe is out of range.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Sharma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sahrahsahe! Sharma lets Sahrahsahe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Sahrahsahe is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rohith Sharma dominated that round.
That's time! Sahrahsahe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sahrahsahe throws an off balance right hand
and Sharma counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rohith Sharma made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PANDA 61
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
A low kick from Sahrahsahe is predictable there
and Troeng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Troeng catches Sahrahsahe right on the button with a cross.
Troeng moves out of range of the body kick from Sahrahsahe.
Troeng looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troeng.
Sahrahsahe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Troeng lands a nice hook to Sahrahsahe's body. Sahrahsahe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sahrahsahe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Troeng swings for the body but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook. Troeng ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sahrahsahe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Troeng throws out a counter right but Sahrahsahe avoids it with no problem.
Sahrahsahe connects with a leg kick.
Troeng lands a body shot.
Sahrahsahe throws a series of punches but Troeng avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt
and Troeng counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Sahrahsahe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Troeng cracks Sahrahsahe with an open hand slap.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick that misses.
Troeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sahrahsahe moves away.
Sahrahsahe lands with a right hand.
Sahrahsahe throws a head kick that misses.
Sahrahsahe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe slips a jab from Troeng.
Sahrahsahe tried to counter with a leg kick but Troeng avoided it.
Sahrahsahe lands a nice looking body shot.
Troeng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Troeng.
Troeng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Troeng with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
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!
Troeng throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sahrahsahe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Troeng lands a glancing blow to the side of Sahrahsahe's head.
Sahrahsahe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sahrahsahe is breathing heavily.
Sahrahsahe misses with a right hand
and Troeng counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sahrahsahe throws a lazy head kick
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Sahrahsahe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Troeng.
Troeng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sahrahsahe rather than just go for the knockout.
Sahrahsahe lands with an overhand left.
Troeng looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sahrahsahe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Troeng lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sahrahsahe falls backwards - clearly groggy! Troeng dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Troeng!

Event: PANDA 49
Date: Nov 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahrahsahe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Sahrahsahe moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Sahrahsahe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sahrahsahe throws a combination that misses
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Sahrahsahe clinches with his opponent.
Panayotov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sahrahsahe to keep the fight standing.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sahrahsahe.
Panayotov 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.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches. #T1#
Panayotov misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Panayotov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sahrahsahe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut.
Sahrahsahe avoids a wild elbow strike from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov trying to land knees to the body.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Panayotov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sahrahsahe tries to work over Panayotov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sahrahsahe scores with a shot to the side of Panayotov's head.
Panayotov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sahrahsahe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Panayotov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sahrahsahe blocks it with crossed arms.
Panayotov tries to throw a body punch but Sahrahsahe avoids it by throwing Panayotov back against the cage.
Panayotov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Panayotov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body punch. #BC#
Panayotov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panayotov misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Sahrahsahe tries to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sahrahsahe thinking.
Panayotov dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Panayotov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sahrahsahe throws a lazy uppercut
and Sahrahsahe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sahrahsahe.
Nice body punch from Panayotov.
Good shot there by Panayotov.
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Panayotov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sahrahsahe ducks under a wild hook from Panayotov.#T3#
Sahrahsahe 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.
Sahrahsahe throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov throws a quick counter head kick but Sahrahsahe was just out of range.
A shot to the body from Sahrahsahe misses
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sahrahsahe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sahrahsahe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sahrahsahe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Panayotov to score with a decent uppercut.
Sahrahsahe moves in looking to clinch but Panayotov pushes him off.
Panayotov connects with a single shot there.
Sahrahsahe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sahrahsahe walks into a jab.
Panayotov throws a lazy right hand but Sahrahsahe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Sahrahsahe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sahrahsahe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sahrahsahe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panayotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sahrahsahe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sahrahsahe tries to clinch
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Panayotov.
As Panayotov backs off Sahrahsahe throws a huge counter combo but Panayotov manages to avoid it all.
Sahrahsahe misses with a few strikes there.
Sahrahsahe punishes Panayotov's body with a nice straight punch.
Sahrahsahe misses with a double jab.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that Panayotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Panayotov also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Panayotov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sahrahsahe doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov 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#
Panayotov lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Sahrahsahe forces Panayotov back against the cage and clinches.
Sahrahsahe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Sahrahsahe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov stalling.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Panayotov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Panayotov is trying to pull guard but Sahrahsahe has him pressed against the cage.
Panayotov landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Panayotov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panayotov takes a shot to the head.
Panayotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Sahrahsahe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
Sahrahsahe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe presses Panayotov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body punch.
Sahrahsahe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with an uppercut but Panayotov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panayotov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sahrahsahe is keeping busy.
Panayotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panayotov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sahrahsahe managing to block the knees to the body from Panayotov.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe misses with the head strike.
Panayotov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Panayotov looking to throw knees to the head but Sahrahsahe is blocking nicely.
Sahrahsahe throws a punch but it's blocked by Panayotov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sahrahsahe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov scores with a shot to the side of Sahrahsahe's head.
Sahrahsahe working aggressively here.
Sahrahsahe scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe being controlled against the cage.
Panayotov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sahrahsahe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
Sahrahsahe has Panayotov pressed against the cage, preventing Panayotov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Panayotov lands a right hand.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sahrahsahe lands with a short shot to the head.
Panayotov gets through Sahrahsahe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panayotov lands a nice uppercut.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe blocks an uppercut.
Sahrahsahe struggles to land a body shot inside as Panayotov controls his hands.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panayotov is struggling to control the position.
Panayotov misses with a knee to the head.
Sahrahsahe misses with the head strike.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Panayotov lands an uppercut.#T4#
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sahrahsahe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panayotov's elbow.
Sahrahsahe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panayotov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panayotov lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Panayotov jumps guard and drags Sahrahsahe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Panayotov wants to get back to his feet but Sahrahsahe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Panayotov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
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 Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sahrahsahe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sahrahsahe is looking to land body kicks.
Panayotov misses with a wild combination.
Panayotov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sahrahsahe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sahrahsahe can do to turn this around?
Sahrahsahe throws a big shot that misses.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sahrahsahe misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Panayotov counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Sahrahsahe fails to land.
Sahrahsahe pushes Panayotov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sahrahsahe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panayotov backwards.
Sahrahsahe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panayotov cracks Sahrahsahe with a nice body shot.
Sahrahsahe tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sahrahsahe.
A nice left hand lands by Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panayotov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Panayotov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sahrahsahe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Panayotov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sahrahsahe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panayotov rather than just go for the knockout.
Panayotov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sahrahsahe tries a low kick but Panayotov avoids it.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch combination from Sahrahsahe misses.
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that misses
and Panayotov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sahrahsahe slips under a jab from Panayotov.
Sahrahsahe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panayotov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sahrahsahe throws a head kick that misses.
Panayotov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sahrahsahe throws out the jab.
Panayotov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panayotov lands with a nice body punch.
Sahrahsahe takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Panayotov throws a sloppy head kick and Sahrahsahe moves out of range easily.
Panayotov lands a head kick. Sahrahsahe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sahrahsahe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panayotov moves out of range of the leg kick from Sahrahsahe.
Panayotov lands a right hook to the body.
Panayotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sahrahsahe misses with a jab to the body
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Sahrahsahe needs to keep his hands up - Panayotov had a free shot at his head there.
Sahrahsahe throws a series of punches but Panayotov avoids them all with ease.
Panayotov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sahrahsahe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Panayotov lunges at Sahrahsahe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sahrahsahe's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahrahsahe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Panayotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sahrahsahe misses with a wild body shot.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panayotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sahrahsahe's head.
A solid body kick from Panayotov.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sahrahsahe connects with a crisp jab.
Panayotov thuds a left hand into Sahrahsahe's body.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov throws a jab when Sahrahsahe was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panayotov, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: PANDA 40
Date: Nov 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahrahsahe throws a body punch but Moreno moves out of range.
Sahrahsahe moves in looking to clinch but Moreno pushes him off.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sahrahsahe has knocked Moreno down with a huge combo! Sahrahsahe steps away and waves a wobbly Moreno back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sahrahsahe tries to bum rush Moreno with a series of wild strikes but Moreno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moreno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Moreno as he checks the leg kick.
Moreno throws a lazy right hand but Sahrahsahe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sahrahsahe moves away.
Sahrahsahe connects with a nice cross there... Moreno is looking wobbly and Sahrahsahe recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Moreno to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Sahrahsahe jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herrick Sahrahsahe!
Herrick Sahrahsahe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 27
Date: Oct 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Gustavsson shoots in and bounces Sahrahsahe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but Sahrahsahe blocks nicely.
Gustavsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustavsson trying to control but Sahrahsahe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson looking to sit in guard and control but Sahrahsahe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sahrahsahe won't allow Gustavsson to sweep him here. #T1#
Sahrahsahe tries to stand but Gustavsson is controlling from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustavsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gustavsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gustavsson wants to control but Sahrahsahe is keeping him busy.
Gustavsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustavsson wants to control but Sahrahsahe is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Sahrahsahe manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Gustavsson lands a two punch combo.
Sahrahsahe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gustavsson throws out a counter right but Sahrahsahe avoids it with no problem.
Sahrahsahe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sahrahsahe scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Ivern Gustavsson has been cut.
Sahrahsahe blocks a jab.
Sahrahsahe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson clobbers Sahrahsahe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustavsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gustavsson tests Sahrahsahe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sahrahsahe scores with a leg kick.
Sahrahsahe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustavsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sahrahsahe defends it well.
An inside leg kick from Sahrahsahe misses.
Good shot there by Sahrahsahe.
Gustavsson checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Sahrahsahe wants to clinch up but Gustavsson keeps it at a distance.
Gustavsson slips a straight right by Sahrahsahe.
Gustavsson feints the counter takedown.
Gustavsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Sahrahsahe does no damage.
A nice side step and Gustavsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sahrahsahe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustavsson.#TD2#
Gustavsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gustavsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gustavsson throws an elbow but Sahrahsahe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gustavsson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gustavsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gustavsson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Sahrahsahe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gustavsson.
Sahrahsahe pushes Gustavsson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gustavsson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gustavsson in side control, throwing shots but Sahrahsahe defends.
Gustavsson laying and praying for a moment but Sahrahsahe takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sahrahsahe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sahrahsahe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson looks to land a strike but Sahrahsahe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gustavsson misses with a hook. Sahrahsahe ducked under it nicely.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gustavsson counters with a left to the body.
Gustavsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sahrahsahe motions for Gustavsson to come forward. Sahrahsahe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gustavsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Sahrahsahe scores with a four punch combination!
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook to the body
and Gustavsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustavsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sahrahsahe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gustavsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sahrahsahe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustavsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gustavsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sahrahsahe misses with a double jab.
Sahrahsahe scores with a punch to the head.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Gustavsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Sahrahsahe rushes Gustavsson and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Gustavsson.
Sahrahsahe prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustavsson working hard to break the clinch.
Sahrahsahe is working Gustavsson over against the cage.
Sahrahsahe has a couple of punches blocked by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson scores with a shot to the side of Sahrahsahe's head.
Sahrahsahe pushes Gustavsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
Gustavsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sahrahsahe throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustavsson.
Gustavsson looking for a takedown.
Sahrahsahe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Sahrahsahe fails to land.
Sahrahsahe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sahrahsahe softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Gustavsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Sahrahsahe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Gustavsson has Sahrahsahe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gustavsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sahrahsahe tumbling to the mat - Gustavsson dives into Sahrahsahe's guard.
Gustavsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustavsson postures up in Sahrahsahe's guard and throws a big left but Sahrahsahe blocks it.
Gustavsson is in close to Sahrahsahe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gustavsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Sahrahsahe wants to stand and escape but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Gustavsson looking to sit in guard and control but Sahrahsahe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ivern Gustavsson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Gustavsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sahrahsahe is one step ahead there.
Sahrahsahe wanted to stand there but Gustavsson had control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sahrahsahe won't allow Gustavsson to sweep him here.
Gustavsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sahrahsahe lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivern Gustavsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sahrahsahe catches Gustavsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sahrahsahe tries to clinch up.
Sahrahsahe misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Sahrahsahe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivern Gustavsson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sahrahsahe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gustavsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe throwing a counter right hand but Gustavsson manages to avoid it.
Gustavsson stuns Sahrahsahe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gustavsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gustavsson lands an overhand right.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot.
Gustavsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gustavsson connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sahrahsahe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gustavsson lands a body shot.
Gustavsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Gustavsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gustavsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sahrahsahe defends well and Gustavsson ends up having to push Sahrahsahe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Gustavsson misses the body punch #KD#
and Sahrahsahe counters with a crisp one two that drops Gustavsson! Sahrahsahe thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gustavsson to his feet! Gustavsson is in big trouble!#ROC#Gustavsson is rocked!
Sahrahsahe cracks Gustavsson with a left hook right on the temple and Gustavsson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sahrahsahe lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gustavsson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herrick Sahrahsahe!
An out of breath Herrick Sahrahsahe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PANDA 17
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Sahrahsahe has McRobbie up against the cage in a clinch.
Sahrahsahe lands a left hand.
Sahrahsahe can't find room to land a body shot as McRobbie controls the action.
Sahrahsahe avoids a wild elbow strike from McRobbie.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRobbie pushes off an throws an elbow but Sahrahsahe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McRobbie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sahrahsahe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sahrahsahe dodges an elbow strike from McRobbie.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sahrahsahe.
McRobbie trying to stall but Sahrahsahe improves his position.
Sahrahsahe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sahrahsahe blocks an uppercut.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook to the ribs.
McRobbie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sahrahsahe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Sahrahsahe drops McRobbie onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McRobbie is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#McRobbie is rocked!
McRobbie has a couple of punches blocked by Sahrahsahe.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McRobbie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sahrahsahe's brow.
Sahrahsahe lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Sahrahsahe.
McRobbie is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Sahrahsahe as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sahrahsahe.
McRobbie misses with an elbow over the top.
Sahrahsahe scores with a shot to the side of McRobbie's head.
Sahrahsahe pushes McRobbie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe lands a right hand.
Sahrahsahe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McRobbie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sahrahsahe can turn it around.
Sahrahsahe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McRobbie.
A hook to the body from Sahrahsahe.
We've been hearing reports that McRobbie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook that snaps the head of McRobbie backwards.
Oh McRobbie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sahrahsahe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McRobbies head.
McRobbie throws an elbow that misses. #KD2#
Sahrahsahe drops McRobbie onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McRobbie is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sahrahsahe throws a big uppercut that drops McRobbie! More strikes from Sahrahsahe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McRobbie lies dazed against the cage as Sahrahsahe celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herrick Sahrahsahe!
An out of breath Herrick Sahrahsahe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SAFO 57 Randleman v Flexy
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Sahrahsahe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sahrahsahe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sonni wants to slow Sahrahsahe down by chopping away at his legs.
Sonni turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonni throws a leg kick but Sahrahsahe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sonni.
Sonni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sonni 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.
Sonni cracks Sahrahsahe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sonni scores with a body shot.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Sahrahsahe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sahrahsahe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sonni throws a low kick, looking for Sahrahsahe's leg but Sahrahsahe calmly moves out of range.
Sonni misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sahrahsahe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Sahrahsahe scores with a jab. Sonni acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Sonni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sonni in his tracks.
Sahrahsahe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sonni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sahrahsahe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonni lunges at Sahrahsahe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sahrahsahe's hand.
Sonni misses with a hook
and Sahrahsahe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sonni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe moves out of range of the leg kick from Sonni.
Sahrahsahe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Sonni.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sahrahsahe misses with a straight left.
Sahrahsahe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sahrahsahe swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonni. That's going to slow Sahrahsahe down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonni is defended easily by Sahrahsahe.
Sonni checks a low kick from Sahrahsahe.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sahrahsahe.
Nice shot lands for Sahrahsahe.
Sonni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sahrahsahe's head.
Sahrahsahe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Sonni.#T3##TD2#
Sonni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sahrahsahe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sahrahsahe keeping moving, preventing Sonni from controlling successfully.
Sahrahsahe pulls Sonni in close to prevent any damage.
Sahrahsahe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sonni is controlling him.
Sahrahsahe trying to control the position. #T4#
Sonni content to stall in guard here.
Sahrahsahe looking for a sweep. Not yet Sahrahsahe, not yet.
Sonni passes into half guard.
Sahrahsahe is trying to control but can't.
Sahrahsahe is controlling Sonni's trapped leg to prevent Sonni from advancing to side control.#ES#
Sahrahsahe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sonni is on him like a limpet, forcing Sahrahsahe back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yka Sonni will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sonni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sonni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sahrahsahe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sonni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sonni misses with a right hand
and Sahrahsahe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sahrahsahe lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sonni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sahrahsahe fails to land.
A short uppercut from Sonni.
Sonni is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sonni misses with the head strike. #T1#
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sahrahsahe blocking some punches.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sahrahsahe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sonni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonni misses with some punches.
Sonni is struggling to control the position.
Sahrahsahe is trying to push Sonni away but Sonni has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sahrahsahe is trying to break the clinch but Sonni has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Sonni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sahrahsahe misses with a straight left.
Yka Sonni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Sonni.
A shot to the body from Sonni misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sonni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Sahrahsahe tries to keep at a distance but Sonni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sahrahsahe tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
Sahrahsahe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonni just leaning against Sahrahsahe, taking a breather.
Sahrahsahe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sonni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Sahrahsahe.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonni working aggressively here.
Sahrahsahe tries to circle away but Sonni has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Sonni.
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sahrahsahe lands with a left to the head.
Sahrahsahe tries to throw a body punch but Sonni avoids it by throwing Sahrahsahe back against the cage. #T3##BC#
Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch.
Sonni slips under a jab.
Sahrahsahe 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.
Sonni takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sahrahsahe throws a right hand that misses
and Sonni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sahrahsahe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sahrahsahe looks to land a right hand but Sonni moved out of range.
Sahrahsahe misses with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut.
Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and Sahrahsahe counters with a straight right hand.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL2#
Sonni moves into the clinch.
Sonni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe tries to circle away but Sonni has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch.
Sonni connects with a leg kick. Sahrahsahe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sahrahsahe.
Sonni feints a counter leg kick.
Sonni throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sahrahsahe counters with a body kick that stops Sonni in his tracks momentarily.
Sahrahsahe ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Sahrahsahe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Sonni coming out on top.
Sonni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sahrahsahe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Sahrahsahe misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yka Sonni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sonni moves out of range as Sahrahsahe strikes.
Sonni throws a poor cross that misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sahrahsahe throws a low kick but Sonni avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Sonni misses.
Sahrahsahe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sonni counters with a straight right hand.
Sonni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sahrahsahe circles away.
Sahrahsahe misses with a body shot.
Sonni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonni throws a leg kick
letting Sahrahsahe counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sonni tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Sahrahsahe.
Sonni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Sahrahsahe misses with a left hand
and Sonni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sahrahsahe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonni.
Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Sonni misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sahrahsahe misses the target.
Sahrahsahe checks a leg kick nicely.
Sonni misses with a left hand
and Sonni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Sahrahsahe tries to keep at a distance but Sonni has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sahrahsahe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sahrahsahe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sahrahsahe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sahrahsahe tries to move into range but Sonni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Sahrahsahe misses with a looping left.
Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sonni's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sahrahsahe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sonni thumps Sahrahsahe with a low kick.
Sonni throws a lazy body kick
and Sahrahsahe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sonni!
A telegraphed right hand from Sonni misses the target.
Sonni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sahrahsahe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#KD#
Sahrahsahe cracks Sonni with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sahrahsahe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sonni to stand back up!#ROC#
Sonni is rocked!
Sahrahsahe checks a leg kick.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahrahsahe misses with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sahrahsahe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Sonni blocks it.
Sonni slips under a jab from Sahrahsahe.
And Sonni tries to counter it with a takedown but Sahrahsahe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sonni 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.
Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sonni walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sahrahsahe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sahrahsahe sprawls well. Sahrahsahe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sonni gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonni.
Sonni shoots and misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice uppercut.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yka Sonni.
Sonni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Sahrahsahe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sahrahsahe misses with a low kick as Sonni jumps back.
Sonni tests Sahrahsahe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sahrahsahe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sonni is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sonni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sahrahsahe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni looks like he wants to counter punch here.

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 Herrick Sahrahsahe.
I think Sonni 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WFPC 52 - Knox vs. Pollock
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Manners scores with a nice right hand.
Sahrahsahe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manners moves away.
Manners walks into a straight right hand from Sahrahsahe.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners moves in looking to clinch but Sahrahsahe pushes him off.
Manners throws a right hand that Sahrahsahe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sahrahsahe also avoids with ease.#CL#
Manners clinches up against the cage.
Manners tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sahrahsahe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sahrahsahe struggles to land a body shot inside as Manners controls his hands.
Sahrahsahe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Manners's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sahrahsahe.
Manners creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sahrahsahe's defenses.
We've been hearing reports that Manners has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook that snaps the head of Manners backwards.
Sahrahsahe dodges an elbow strike from Manners.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manners is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook to the side of Manners's head but Manners sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manners seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sahrahsahe has cracked Manners with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sahrahsahe lands another huge swinging hook and Manners tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Manners, before Sahrahsahe can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herrick Sahrahsahe!
A relieved looking Herrick Sahrahsahe 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: WPFC 44 - Knox vs. McDonnell 2
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sahrahsahe enables Halliday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sahrahsahe manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sahrahsahe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halliday prevents Sahrahsahe from getting back to his feet.
Sahrahsahe has his hands on Halliday's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halliday prevents Sahrahsahe from getting back to his feet.
Sahrahsahe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Halliday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Sahrahsahe keeping moving, preventing Halliday from controlling successfully.
Halliday is really struggling to control Sahrahsahe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Halliday won't allow Sahrahsahe to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halliday throws a right hand that misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sahrahsahe throws a good cross that connects.
Halliday misses with a head kick.
Sahrahsahe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Halliday fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sahrahsahe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sahrahsahe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sahrahsahe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Halliday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sahrahsahe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Halliday is in Sahrahsahe's guard.
Halliday working some strikes from top position.
Sahrahsahe is pulling down on Halliday's head to control his posture.
Halliday trying to control the position from guard on top but Sahrahsahe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##ES2#
Sahrahsahe has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Halliday off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sahrahsahe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Sahrahsahe.
Halliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahrahsahe manages to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Halliday has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A lazy body kick from Halliday
and Sahrahsahe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Halliday throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halliday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sahrahsahe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sahrahsahe.
Halliday seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Halliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sahrahsahe finds it's way round the side to connect with Halliday's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Stephen Halliday has been cut.
Sahrahsahe scores with a nice strike.
Halliday misses with the body kick
and Sahrahsahe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sahrahsahe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sahrahsahe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halliday. #T3#
Sahrahsahe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halliday's head.
Sahrahsahe lands with a cross.
Sahrahsahe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halliday's head.
Sahrahsahe keeps Halliday at a distance using the push kick.
Halliday missing with a left hand there. Sahrahsahe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sahrahsahe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Halliday throws a series of punches but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Halliday looks to land a right hand but Sahrahsahe moved out of range.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halliday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sahrahsahe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sahrahsahe lands a leg kick that knocks Halliday off balance momentarily.
Halliday misses with a two punch combination.
Halliday takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sahrahsahe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sahrahsahe lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Halliday's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sahrahsahe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halliday scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Sahrahsahe.
Halliday dives in for a single leg takedown but Sahrahsahe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Halliday misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Sahrahsahe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halliday is breathing heavily.
Sahrahsahe scores with a shot to the body.
Sahrahsahe lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sahrahsahe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sahrahsahe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halliday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sahrahsahe tries to avoid it but Halliday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sahrahsahe to the ground. Sahrahsahe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Halliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halliday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sahrahsahe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halliday.
Halliday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halliday misses with a hook.
A low kick from Halliday misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sahrahsahe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halliday tries for a takedown but Sahrahsahe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sahrahsahe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herrick Sahrahsahe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Halliday's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sahrahsahe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halliday momentarily.
Halliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sahrahsahe to score with a decent uppercut.
Sahrahsahe tests Halliday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halliday looks to land a combination but Sahrahsahe avoids it well.
Halliday throws a big shot that misses.
Halliday takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Halliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe avoids the body shot from Halliday.
Sahrahsahe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halliday has time to react.
Halliday misses the shot to the body.
Halliday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Halliday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sahrahsahe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
Stephen Halliday's cut is getting worse.
Halliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stephen Halliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Halliday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Halliday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sahrahsahe lands a nice hook to Halliday's body. Halliday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick by Halliday misses
and Sahrahsahe counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sahrahsahe.
Halliday is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Halliday has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halliday there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sahrahsahe lands the left hand.
Halliday throws a right and a left that Sahrahsahe avoids nicely.
Sahrahsahe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sahrahsahe lands a nice looking body shot.
Sahrahsahe jabs Halliday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Sahrahsahe does it's job there.
A jab from Sahrahsahe does it's job there.#CUT2#
Stephen Halliday's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sahrahsahe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Herrick Sahrahsahe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sahrahsahe digs a good body shot into Halliday's ribs.
Halliday looks to throw a body kick
and Sahrahsahe counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Halliday is rocked!
Halliday takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Halliday is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sahrahsahe circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Halliday to the canvas! Halliday doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sahrahsahe keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herrick Sahrahsahe!
After winning the bout, Herrick Sahrahsahe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPFC 38 - DaBell vs.Showtime
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sahrahsahe circles away.
Johnson cracks Sahrahsahe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sahrahsahe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sahrahsahe, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sahrahsahe working aggressively here.
Johnson prevents Sahrahsahe from breaking the clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sahrahsahes head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Sahrahsahe lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson tries to move into range but Sahrahsahe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Sahrahsahe misses its intended target.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahrahsahe lands a jab.
Sahrahsahe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Sahrahsahe ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Sahrahsahe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Sahrahsahe saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#CL#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Sahrahsahe circles away.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sahrahsahe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson swings for the body but Sahrahsahe moves out of range.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Sahrahsahe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Herrick Sahrahsahe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sahrahsahe throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.#CL#
Johnson darts in and clinches Sahrahsahe up against the cage.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe lands a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe's coach down at Fist of Fury Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sahrahsahe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sahrahsahe backwards.
Johnson gets through Sahrahsahe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Johnson catches Sahrahsahe right on the button with a cross.
Johnson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sahrahsahe throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson cracks Sahrahsahe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sahrahsahe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sahrahsahe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sahrahsahe. Sahrahsahe obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sahrahsahe swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson backing away here, and Sahrahsahe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Sahrahsahe is avoiding it.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sahrahsahe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sahrahsahe is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sahrahsahe blocking some punches.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sahrahsahe's efforts to push away.
Johnson misses with the head strike. #T4##BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
Sahrahsahe tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to clinch but Sahrahsahe is having none of it. #CL#
Johnson rushes Sahrahsahe and presses him up against the cage.
Sahrahsahe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sahrahsahe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sahrahsahe misses with a looping left.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Sahrahsahe thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Sahrahsahe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Sahrahsahe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Sahrahsahe misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Johnson 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#
Johnson is looking to clinch but Sahrahsahe is avoiding it.
Sahrahsahe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Sahrahsahe ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sahrahsahe can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Sahrahsahe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Johnson rushes Sahrahsahe and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Sahrahsahe lands a left hand.
Sahrahsahe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sahrahsahe is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Sahrahsahe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sahrahsahe scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson gets through Sahrahsahe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
Sahrahsahe tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Sahrahsahe is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sahrahsahe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Sahrahsahe.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sahrahsahe is defending well for now.
Sahrahsahe is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Sahrahsahe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sahrahsahes head.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sahrahsahe backwards. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks from the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sahrahsahes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson wants to clinch.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Sahrahsahe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Sahrahsahe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a right hand that Sahrahsahe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sahrahsahe also avoids with ease.
Sahrahsahe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sahrahsahe was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sahrahsahe misses the jab.
Johnson cracks Sahrahsahe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Johnson. #T3#
Sahrahsahe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sahrahsahe.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sahrahsahe sprawls well. Sahrahsahe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sahrahsahe lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sahrahsahe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sahrahsahe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Sahrahsahe had a free shot at his head there.
Sahrahsahe lands a body shot. #T4#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sahrahsahe 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.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sahrahsahe's waist but Sahrahsahe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Sahrahsahe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sahrahsahe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sahrahsahe. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Manny Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sahrahsahe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Sahrahsahe is having none of it.
Sahrahsahe looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Sahrahsahe slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Sahrahsahe back into the cage.
Sahrahsahe swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Sahrahsahe misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe misses with a punch to the body.
Sahrahsahe is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Sahrahsahe. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sahrahsahe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sahrahsahe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sahrahsahe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Sahrahsahe circles away.
A nice side step and Sahrahsahe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Sahrahsahe is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Sahrahsahe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sahrahsahe misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sahrahsahe keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Sahrahsahe can't break the clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sahrahsahe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sahrahsahe backwards.
Sahrahsahe is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Sahrahsahe wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Sahrahsahe on the inside.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sahrahsahe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson has Sahrahsahe pressed against the cage, preventing Sahrahsahe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sahrahsahe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Sahrahsahe wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it. #T3#
Sahrahsahe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sahrahsahe. #BC#
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sahrahsahe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sahrahsahe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Sahrahsahe with an uppercut!#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sahrahsahe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sahrahsahe wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch. #CL#
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sahrahsahes head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson has Sahrahsahe pressed against the cage, preventing Sahrahsahe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manny Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Johnson. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sahrahsahe.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Sahrahsahe is rocked!
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sahrahsahe lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Sahrahsahe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Sahrahsahe's head.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sahrahsahe stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Sahrahsahe tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Sahrahsahe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sahrahsahe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Herrick Sahrahsahe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Johnson misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A pretty intense looking Manny Johnson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2019

#R1##CL#
Russo pushes Sahrahsahe up against the cage in a clinch.
Sahrahsahe is looking for a takedown.
Sahrahsahe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russo has Sahrahsahe pushed against the cage.
Russo prevents the takedown attempt.
Noah Russo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herrick Sahrahsahe.
Sahrahsahe tries to pull guard but Russo won't allow it.
Russo prevents the takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Sahrahsahe looks winded!
Russo presses Sahrahsahe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo works on Sahrahsahe's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Russo.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahrahsahe blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head.
Russo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Russo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Russo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Russo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russo lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Russo.
A short uppercut from Russo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Herrick Sahrahsahe has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Russo.
Russo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sahrahsahe! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Russo is unloading with more strikes now! Sahrahsahe drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Russo!

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