Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Ando sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jempsa is trying to drag Ando to the mat but Ando just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Ando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jempsa slips under a jab.
Ando takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Ando gets caught flat footed, as Jempsa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ando wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jempsa manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Ando is trying to stand up here but Jempsa is controlling him well.
Ando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jempsa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jempsa controlling the action here.#T1#
Jempsa working over Ando with some ground and pound. Ando looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jempsa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ando looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ando looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ando is trying to stand up here but Jempsa is controlling him well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ando is trying to stand back up but Jempsa is controlling him
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ando can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ando tries to kick Jempsa off but Jempsa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jempsa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ando pushes Jempsa off looking to stand but Jempsa dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ando wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ando is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jempsa in particular looking to stall.
Ando tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jempsa manages to move to mount!
Jempsa working Ando over with strikes here.
Ando is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jempsa with shots to the head and body - Ando looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jempsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ando in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Jempsa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#SUB#
Jempsa throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ando has his hands clasped together but Jempsa breaks the hold and Ando is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jempsa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konichiwa Jempsa!
Konichiwa Jempsa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Momofuku Ando spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand and bang next time you COWARD!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and bounces Salvacion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Salvacion looking to control.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Salvacion is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Salvacion is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Jempsa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Jempsa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jempsa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jempsa is working Salvacion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
It looks like Jempsa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jempsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Salvacion's temple.
Salvacion is breathing heavily.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jempsa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jempsa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jempsa lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa is thwarting Salvacion's attempts to control the position.
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Jempsa gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Jempsa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa is in close to Salvacion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jempsa forces his way into half guard.
Jempsa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Jempsa.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Jempsa gets a double leg takedown into Salvacion's guard.
Jempsa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jempsa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jempsa trying to control the pace.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
Jempsa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jempsa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salvacion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jempsa on the ground.
A nice elbow there by Jempsa.
Jempsa dominating with strikes here.
Jempsa controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Jempsa working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Salvacion looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jempsa! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Konichiwa Jempsa!
Konichiwa Jempsa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 181 - King Vs Timmon
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Barnes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jempsa has time to react.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Barnes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Jempsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barnes 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.
Barnes misses with a low kick as Jempsa jumps back.
Jempsa misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Jempsa tries to sprawl but Barnes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes is just content to waste time from the top position. Jempsa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jempsa has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Jempsa has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Jempsa has wrist control.
Barnes working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Jempsa blocks nicely. #T2#
Jempsa wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes postures up in Jempsa's guard and throws a big left but Jempsa blocks it.
Jempsa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes won't allow Jempsa to sweep him here.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Jempsa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jempsa keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Jempsa is just out of range.
Jempsa connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jempsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Jempsa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jempsa scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa staying out of range there.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Jempsa is just out of range.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Jempsa lands a nice shot to the body.
Jempsa takes one on the button.
Barnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jempsa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jempsa staying out of range there.
Jempsa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Jempsa.
Barnes works over Jempsa's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa feints the counter takedown.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jempsa. #T1#
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Barnes.
Jempsa has his takedown stuffed
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnes takes a swing at Jempsa's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Jempsa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barnes!
Jempsa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barnes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Jempsa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Jempsa defends it.
Barnes not doing much here.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jempsa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Jempsa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Jempsa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jempsa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Barnes can't keep his opponent in guard - Jempsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Jempsa is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jempsa to get the leverage.
Jempsa is trying to control. Barnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jempsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barnes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jempsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barnes defending well though.
Jempsa winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Barnes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nice strikes from Jempsa there.
Barnes manages to get to full guard.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Jempsa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jempsa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Don Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jempsa can do to turn this around?
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Don Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Jempsa moved away.
Jempsa feints the counter takedown.
Jempsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barnes defends well and Jempsa ends up having to push Barnes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Jempsa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.#T4#
Jempsa preventing the sweep.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jempsa pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes cracks Jempsa with a solid left hand.
Jempsa 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa prevents Barnes from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 176 - Barnes Vs Dunn
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Bates looks for a takedown but Jempsa sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Jempsa. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Armad Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bates regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jempsa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is adopting a defensive guard.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Bates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jempsa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jempsa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jempsa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Jempsa defends easily.
Bates pulls Jempsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jempsa from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Jempsa defends easily. #SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bates has his hands on Jempsa's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bates is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Bates has his foot on Jempsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jempsa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Bates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa cracks Bates with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jempsa's half guard.
Bates passes to full mount!
Bates looking to control but Jempsa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jempsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bates has a good base and remains in mount.
Jempsa gets back to half guard.
Jempsa trying to control here. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to pass to mount but Jempsa is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
Jempsa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jempsa.
Bates postures up.
Bates wants to control from the top but Jempsa keeps moving.
Jempsa wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Bates trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Jempsa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Jempsa connects with a couple of short punches.
Armad Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bates's head.
Bates looking to control.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Bates seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jempsa throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SUB2#
Bates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bates is trying to control the position but Jempsa postures up. #SUB2#
Jempsa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bates's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
Bates controls Jempsa momentarily but Jempsa frees himself.
Jempsa stands and throws Bates's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jempsa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bates some visible discomfort.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Bates is trying to control Jempsa's posture but Jempsa avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jempsa lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Bates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Bates shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bates was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jempsa is not content to let Bates control the position.
Jempsa tries to buck Bates off but Bates is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bates tries for a kimura but Jempsa is defending well.
Jempsa prevents Bates from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jempsa is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Bates tries to advance to mount but Jempsa denies him.
Bates working away.
Jempsa is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
Jempsa is not content to let Bates control the position.
Jempsa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jempsa is looking to get to half guard.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Bates working for a submission but Jempsa is keeping him at bay.
Bates wants to control the pace but Jempsa is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Bates jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jempsa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jempsa and Bates has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bates tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Jempsa holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jempsa stops Bates from passing to mount.
Jempsa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jempsa is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Bates is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions off his back.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Armad Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: OFK 168 - Sight Vs McFly
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Barnes sprawls well.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes tries to counter with a takedown but Jempsa is quick to defend against it.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Jempsa seems unphased. #TD2#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jempsa prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Jempsa thows a huge punch but Barnes dodges it nicely.
Barnes is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Barnes pulls Jempsa in close to prevent any damage.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Jempsa landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jempsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jempsa has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Jempsa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes is trying to control Jempsa's posture but Jempsa avoids it.
Jempsa gets to mount! Barnes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Jempsa maintains control.#T3#
Barnes holds of for dear life.
Jempsa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Barnes looks a forlorn figure.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Barnes tries to buck Jempsa off but he can't manage it.
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Jempsa maintains control.
Barnes taking shots to the head.
Barnes can't escape the position.
Jempsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Barnes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jempsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Jempsa controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Jempsa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnes tries to hold on but Jempsa postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes is looking to improve his position but Jempsa isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jempsa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barnes throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa jabs Barnes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jempsa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Jempsa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jempsa lands a few punches from side control.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jempsa wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy. #T2#
Jempsa scoring with punches from side control.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jempsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnes controlling the position well.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Jempsa is taking a breather. Barnes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnes slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barnes tried to counter with a leg kick but Jempsa avoided it.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Barnes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barnes continues to drive forward.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Jempsa feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Barnes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jempsa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Jempsa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Jempsa backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Jempsa misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Jempsa feints the counter takedown.
Jempsa dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jempsa sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Barnes catches Jempsa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jempsa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Barnes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Jempsa backing up. Jempsa nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jempsa has a takedown stuffed.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jempsa on the side of the head.
Jempsa throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
As Jempsa backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Jempsa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Jempsa feints and as Barnes raises his hands in defense, Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard. #REVR#
Barnes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Jempsa blocks nicely.
Jempsa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jempsa is keeping the position for now.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa working a defensive guard but Barnes manages to pass into side control anyway.
Barnes throwing shots but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 161 - Mogg Vs Jahouli
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Jempsa looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Knox lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Jempsa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Knox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jempsa looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Jempsa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jempsa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Knox being controlled here, momentarily.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jempsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jempsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knox is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Knox gets caught flat footed, as Jempsa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jempsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Jempsa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jempsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Knox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jempsa's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Jempsa working for a triangle but Knox defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Jempsa working a defensive guard here.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice cross by Knox.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Knox circles away easily
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
Knox has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jempsa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jempsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Jempsa.
Knox digs a good body shot into Jempsa's ribs.
Jempsa dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Jempsa off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Jempsa tries to counter with a takedown but Knox is quick to defend against it.
Jempsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##TD#
Jempsa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Jempsa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Knox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knox wants to sweep here but Jempsa controlling him for the moment.
Jempsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Jempsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jempsa gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Jempsa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Knox.
Jempsa dives in and grabs Knox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Knox as Jempsa shoots in.#T4#
Jempsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jempsa throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knox as he avoids it easily.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox clobbers Jempsa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Jempsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knox avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chet Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox swings for the body but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Jempsa shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jempsa throws a nice looking combination but Knox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Chet Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Knox lands a nice hook to Jempsa's body. Jempsa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Knox finds it's target.
Jempsa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.#T2#
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Knox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jempsa'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.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knox pinned against the cage. Knox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.#T3#
Jempsa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knox as he jumps to the side.
Chet Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jempsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jempsa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jempsa misses the body punch
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Jempsa moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Jempsa wants a takedown. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Jempsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jempsa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jempsa has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa takes one on the button.
Jempsa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chet Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knox 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: OFK 156 - Cosby Vs Jarr
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Line is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Line. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Line counters by clinching up.
Jempsa blocking some punches.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jempsa blocks a body shot from Line.
Jempsa wants to get back to striking at distance but Line won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jempsa.
Jempsa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Line misses with a body punch.
Line scores with a shot to the side of Jempsa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jempsa backwards.
Line lands a shoulder strike.
Line lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jempsa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Line fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jempsa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jempsa shoots in for a double leg but Line sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jempsa looks for a takedown but Line sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Jempsa - just one landing.
Line takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Jempsa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Line's half guard.
Line is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Line moves into full guard.
Our spies down at at Heavy Metal inform us that Line has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jempsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##ES2#
Line pushes Jempsa off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jempsa has a takedown stuffed.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jempsa misses with a hook.
Jempsa shoots for a double leg takedown but Line sprawls well. He's pushed Jempsa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Line swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jempsa fails to land the takedown.
Line is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jempsa with a body shot.
Line throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Line leaves Jempsa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Line swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jempsa works the jab nicely.
Line lands a slapping body shot.
Jempsa blocks a head kick by Line.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Line sprawls well.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Jempsa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Line counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jempsa has his takedown stuffed
and Line counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Line defends it nicely.
Jempsa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Line.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa shoots in but Line avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Line, which made it look bad.
Jempsa throws a shot to the body.
Jempsa lands a glancing blow to the side of Line's head.#TD#
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jempsa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Line trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jempsa looking for a guillotine here but Line defends easily.
Line slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Line stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Line would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Line wants to control from the top but Jempsa keeps moving.
Line passes into half guard.
It looks like Line is going to stand back up.
Jempsa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jempsa working a defensive guard here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Line looking to pass the guard.
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Line stands up from Jempsa's guard - Line perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jempsa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
Jempsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Line. #TD#
Jempsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Line is trying to keep Jempsa in close.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Line wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa postures up and lands a big shot to Line's brow.
Gustav Line has got the better of the ground game so far.
Line tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jempsa postures up.
Line manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jempsa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jempsa trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Line is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jempsa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa keeping full guard, as Line tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
A big left from Line misses.
Jempsa feinted with a counter takedown.
Line ducks under a wild hook from Jempsa.
Line moves away from the strike by Jempsa.
Line takes one to the chin there.
Line cracks Jempsa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Line lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Line.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line throws a combination. Jempsa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1##TD#
Jempsa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Line seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Line wants to sweep but no luck.
Line 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#
Line performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jempsa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Line is one step ahead there.
Jempsa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Line controls the pace.#T2#
Line wants to pass the guard but Jempsa is keeping the position.
Line is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Jempsa working for a triangle but Line defends it easily.
Line sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Line advances position into side control!#T3#
Jempsa is not content to let Line control the position.
A lull in the action here as Line stalls from top position.
Line trying to control the action but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Line is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa is not content to let Line control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Line controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Line decides to stand back up. Line steps back and let's Jempsa get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Line. #TD#
Jempsa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Line struggling a bit here.
Line is looking to reverse the position.
Jempsa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Line comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Line 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 150 - Temirov Vs Power
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Barbosa shows good takedown defense.
A punch lands to the side of Jempsa 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jempsa staying calm.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jempsa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jempsa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jempsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Jempsa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barbosa is avoiding damage well.
Jempsa throws an elbow but Barbosa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jempsa working away.
Jempsa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa struggling a bit here.#T2#
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa keeps trying to improve his position.
Jempsa wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa is looking to regain half guard here but Jempsa keeps moving and retains side control.
Jempsa misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Jempsa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Barbosa wants to control but Jempsa is having none of it.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jempsa lands with some strikes.
Barbosa is looking to improve his position but Jempsa isn't that keen on the idea.
Jempsa throws some wild stikes that Barbosa manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barbosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jempsa landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Jempsa looking to secure an arm triangle but Barbosa defends it well.
Jempsa trying to control but Barbosa is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Jempsa controls the action.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jempsa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
Barbosa is working Jempsa over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jempsa. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jempsa with a body shot.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbosa's waist but Barbosa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Jempsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the body from Jempsa misses
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Konichiwa Jempsa's cut is getting worse.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Jempsa shoots in.
Barbosa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jempsa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbosa thows a body kick. Jempsa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Barbosa tries to sprawl but Jempsa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jempsa is thwarting Barbosa's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but Barbosa defending well.
Jempsa is looking to stall here but Barbosa recovers full guard.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barbosa has Jempsa pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barbosa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa wants to pass to mount but Barbosa is defending the position.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jempsa lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barbosa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barbosa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Barbosa lands with a cross.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Barbosa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barbosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Barbosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Jempsa misses with an uppercut.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Jempsa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barbosa is trying to improve his position.
Barbosa sneaks back into half guard.
Barbosa wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa thows a huge punch but Barbosa dodges it nicely. #T4#
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barbosa tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Barbosa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jempsa.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barbosa keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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 Konichiwa Jempsa.
I think Jempsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 143 - Gomez Vs Jempsa
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jempsa moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Jempsa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gomez lunges at Jempsa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jempsa's hand.
Jempsa jabs at Gomez's body.
Jempsa moves forwards but Gomez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Jempsa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomez to the ground. Jempsa is now in Gomez's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa pushing down on Gomez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES#
Gomez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Jempsa.
Jempsa is looking for the big counter here.
Gomez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jempsa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gomez connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Gomez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Gomez. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa stalks Gomez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gomez's face. Gomez staggers backwards, shaken.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gomez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Jempsa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gomez pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa drags him back down.
Gomez trying to remain calm as Jempsa controls from the top position.
Gomez is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jempsa swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Gomez.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jempsa.
Jempsa is putting a hurting on Gomez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jempsa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Gomez is working away.
Jempsa scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Jempsa lands an elbow.
Gomez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jempsa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jempsa is working Gomez over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Jempsa is trying to get an arm triangle but Gomez is defending well.
Gomez is trying to buck Jempsa off.
Gomez is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Jempsa looks up at the clock and then as Gomez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jempsa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jempsa looks for a takedown but Gomez sprawls well.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jempsa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Jempsa's head.
Jempsa ducks right into an uppercut from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Gomez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jempsa's head.
Gomez misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but Gomez defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Jempsa trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jempsa is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez tries to clinch up.
Gomez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Gomez feints and then cracks Jempsa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jempsa down.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jempsa's head.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Gomez pushes Jempsa off and gets back to his feet.
Gomez cracks Jempsa with a good jab.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gomez stalks Jempsa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jempsa's face. Jempsa staggers backwards, shaken.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Jempsa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gomez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gomez's guard now, I'm sure.

Gomez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jempsa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gomez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jempsa's elbow.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Jempsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4##BC#
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gomez!

Gomez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez tries to clinch there but Jempsa circles away.
Jempsa with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.#TD2#
Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jempsa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jempsa is controlling him.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schwartz Gomez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomez tries to clinch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jempsa. Those never looked like landing.
Jempsa slips under a jab.
Gomez tries to bum rush Jempsa with a series of wild strikes but Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomez scores with a jab to the body.
Jempsa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Jempsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jempsa stops Gomez from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Gomez is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Gomez is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Jempsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gomez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jempsa on the side of the head.
Jempsa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gomez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gomez. That's going to slow Jempsa down.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Gomez, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Gomez against the cage but Gomez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom. #ES#
Gomez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##CL#
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Jempsa looking for a takedown.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Gomez gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jempsa can do to turn this around?
Gomez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez misses with a straight right.
Gomez throws a shot to the body.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Jempsa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jempsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Jempsa misses with a looping right.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez defending well as Jempsa loads up on a big left hand.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Good shot there by Gomez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Schwartz Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gomez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schwartz Gomez!
A relieved looking Schwartz Gomez 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: OFK 140 -
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Jempsa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jempsa throwing strikes but missing.
Jempsa is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Tepes Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
Jempsa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tepes Iii's head.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Tepes Iii is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii working for a triangle but Jempsa defends it easily.
Tepes Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jempsa throwing strikes from guard but Tepes Iii blocks nicely.
Jempsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Tepes Iii - just one landing. #T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Tepes Iii. #CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Tepes Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Jempsa.
Tepes Iii sizes up Jempsa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jempsa if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Jempsa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jempsa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tepes Iii sprawls and moves away.
Jempsa moves out of range as Tepes Iii strikes.
Jempsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii trying to control but Jempsa postures up. #T4##SUB#
Jempsa is looking for a kimura but Tepes Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jempsa to get the leverage.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jempsa passes to full mount!
Tepes Iii tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Jempsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tepes Iii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tepes Iii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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 Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Jempsa moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jempsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Jempsa.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Tepes Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jempsa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Jempsa's head.
Tepes Iii staying out of range there.
Tepes Iii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control.
Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tepes Iii to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jempsa wants to control for a moment but Tepes Iii uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Jempsa prevents Tepes Iii from improving his position.
Tepes Iii gets back to full guard.
Jempsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes Iii is retaining full guard.
Tepes Iii has Jempsa pulled in close to control his posture.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tepes Iii's head.
Jempsa looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tepes Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Jempsa is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Jempsa takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.
Jempsa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tepes Iii is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving. #T4#
Tepes Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tepes Iii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tepes Iii seems keen to control Jempsa's posture.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jempsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Tepes Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Tepes Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jempsa with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Jempsa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jempsa tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii stuffs the takedown.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jempsa staying out of range there.
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tepes Iii swivels and escapes.
Jempsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jempsa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tepes Iii scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa jabs at Tepes Iii's body.
Jempsa looks to land a combination but Tepes Iii avoids it well.
Tepes Iii misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tepes Iii but Tepes Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Tepes Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jempsa dives in and grabs Tepes Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tepes Iii pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
A big left from Jempsa misses.
Tepes Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tepes Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Jempsa is wise to it.
Jempsa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jempsa has his takedown stuffed
and Tepes Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tepes Iii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Jempsa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tepes Iii connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Jempsa is rocked!
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Jempsa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes Iii jabs Jempsa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa seems to have got his legs back now.
Jempsa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jempsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Jempsa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tepes Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jempsa's head.#CUT2#Konichiwa Jempsa's cut is getting worse.
Tepes Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jempsa.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Tepes Iii circles away easily
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Tepes Iii swinging wildly here.
Jempsa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tepes Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes Iii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tepes Iii keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Tepes Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jempsa cracks Tepes Iii with a solid left hand.
Tepes Iii throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tepes Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jempsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 134 - Harper Vs Nagasaki
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1#
Jempsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa throws a series of punches but Rhino avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Jempsa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhino's guard.

Rhino manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rhino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jempsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhino thuds a left hand into Jempsa's body.
Rhino has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Jempsa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rhino won't be happy with that.

Rhino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.

Rhino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rhino slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rhino misses with a head kick.
Rhino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Jempsa counters with a shoot takedown. Rhino fights it but they end up in guard.

Rhino is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T1##TD2#
Rhino is trying to trip Jempsa. He has hold of a leg but Jempsa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rhino persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rhino won't allow Jempsa to sweep him here.
Jempsa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jempsa seems keen to control Rhino's posture.
Jempsa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rhino is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jempsa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rhino controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rhino trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rhino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa wants to sweep but no luck.
Rhino postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhino pinned against the cage. Rhino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Jempsa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jempsa scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Rhino manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jempsa in particular looking to stall.
Jempsa prevents Rhino from improving his position.
Rhino wants to get back to his feet.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rhino wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Rhino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhino tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Rhino is staying active underneath Jempsa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jempsa is looking to advance position but Rhino won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jempsa lands a nice short elbow.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rhino moves into full guard.
Rhino tries to strike from the bottom.
Rhino bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jempsa's guard. #REVB#
Jempsa controls Rhino momentarily but Rhino frees himself.
Rhino trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brutalis Rhino dominated that round.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rhino swivels and escapes.
Jempsa connects with a looping right hand.
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Rhino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jempsa lands with a good body shot.
Jempsa pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Jempsa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rhino to the ground. Jempsa is now in Rhino's guard.#SUB2#
Rhino working for a triangle but Jempsa defends it easily.
Rhino wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhino is still trying to improve position.
Jempsa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rhino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Jempsa is pushing down on Rhino's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhino is fighting to maintain full guard but Jempsa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jempsa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rhino tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Rhino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jempsa lands a nice short elbow.
Rhino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Rhino.
Rhino wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Jempsa is stalling in the full guard.
Jempsa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jempsa scoring with some ground and pound.
Rhino controls Jempsa momentarily but Jempsa frees himself.
Jempsa trying to control but Rhino is working from the bottom.
Rhino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there.
Jempsa lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Rhino is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Jempsa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rhino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jempsa has managed to get both his arms back between Rhino's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rhino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhino looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhino, not yet.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jempsa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhino gets back to half guard.
Rhino manages to get to full guard.
Jempsa won't allow Rhino to sweep him here.
Jempsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rhino takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jempsa moves away from the strike by Rhino.
Jempsa takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Rhino throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rhino quickly recovers to half guard.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jempsa is taking a breather. Rhino says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rhino tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Rhino pushes Jempsa off looking to stand but Jempsa dives back in and keeps control.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Jempsa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jempsa prevents Rhino from improving his position.
Jempsa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jempsa is thwarting Rhino's attempts to control the position.
Rhino taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Rhino wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jempsa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhino!
Rhino wants to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Jempsa tries to control but Rhino wriggling away.
Jempsa lands a nice shot to the head.
Rhino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jempsa is landing with some decent strikes but Rhino is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jempsa lands a big shot there that rocks Rhino but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jempsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rhino is looking to escape.
Rhino is bucking up trying to escape but Jempsa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Rhino is rocked!#T3##SUB#
Jempsa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rhino is still in real trouble! Can Jempsa finish him?
Jempsa scoring with strikes but Rhino is staying in there.
Jempsa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rhino?
Jempsa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rhino scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jempsa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jempsa stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!
Konichiwa Jempsa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 128 - Knox Vs Martinyuk
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Joukani slips a straight right by Jempsa.
Joukani lands a leg kick that knocks Jempsa off balance momentarily.
Joukani throws a lazy right hand but Jempsa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jempsa lands a right hook to the body.
Joukani works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa misses the shot to the body.
Joukani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jempsa.
Joukani jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jempsa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jempsa duly obliges.
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot.
Jempsa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Joukani.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joukani is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Joukani circles away and we're back to standing.
Joukani slips a jab from Jempsa.
As Jempsa backs away, Joukani returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Jempsa with a poor takedown
letting Joukani counter with a right hand.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Joukani throws out a leg kick but Jempsa moves out of range and Joukani only half commits.
Joukani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots for a double leg takedown but Joukani sprawls well. He's pushed Jempsa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joukani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jempsa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joukani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Joukani drops Jempsa with a beautiful combination! Jempsa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joukani is looking for the KO!#ROC#Jempsa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa lands a right hook to the body.
Jempsa is still on wobbly legs! Can Joukani finish him?
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joukani's coaches at Zenarals' House have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Joukani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jempsa seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Joukani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Jempsa throwing shots but Joukani is blocking nicely.
Jempsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Joukani tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Jempsa thows a huge punch but Joukani dodges it nicely.
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Jempsa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Jempsa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joukani is just riding it out for now. Jempsa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Jempsa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Joukani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jempsa.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joukani is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Joukani gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Jempsa blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Jempsa misses with a lunging right hand
and Joukani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Joukani, which made it look bad.
Joukani misses with a wild body shot.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Konichiwa Jempsa's cut even more.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Joukani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani misses the shot to the body.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa fails to land the takedown.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Joukani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##TD2#
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Jempsa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jempsa wants to control but Joukani is keeping him busy.
Jempsa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Joukani holds on to Jempsa's head and controls the position momentarily.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Joukani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joukani is looking for a sweep.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joukani tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jempsa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jempsa controlling his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Jempsa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Joukani tries to reverse the position but Jempsa maintains control.
Joukani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jempsa on the ground.
Jempsa tries to control but Joukani wriggling away.
Jempsa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Jempsa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BOOM! Jempsa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jempsa lands a couple of good shots and Joukani has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Joukani looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Joukani. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Joukani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jempsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Jempsa.
Joukani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jempsa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joukani moves away.
It looked like Joukani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Joukani tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joukani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joukani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Joukani shows good takedown defense.
Joukani thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Joukani.#TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joukani to the mat! Joukani manages to get full guard.
Joukani working a defensive guard here.
Jempsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rou Joukani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
More stalling from Jempsa.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jempsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Jempsa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jempsa controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukani.
Rou Joukani is winning the standup battle so far.
Joukani throws a low kick but Jempsa moves out of range easily.
Jempsa misses with a takedown
and Joukani counters with a nice body shot.
Joukani throws a shot to the body.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joukani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Joukani shows good takedown defense.
Jempsa misses with the combination. #T4#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joukani but Joukani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Joukani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joukani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jempsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joukani circles away.
Joukani keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Joukani was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Joukani. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Joukani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses
and Jempsa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joukani thinking.
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joukani tries to score with a low kick but Jempsa moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rou Joukani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jempsa 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 120 - Knox Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Tripp, which made it look bad.
Tripp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jempsa's sensitive parts.
Tripp gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jempsa.
Jempsa clobbers Tripp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Tripp wants to slow Jempsa down by chopping away at his legs.
Jempsa fails with the takedown
and Tripp counters with a good, hard body kick but Jempsa shrugs it off.
We've been told by Tripp's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
CJ Tripp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Tripp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tripp continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tripp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tripp is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tripp keeps working.
Jempsa controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tripp is not content to let Jempsa control the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tripp struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jempsa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tripp is trying to control Jempsa's posture but Jempsa avoids it. #T3#
Jempsa 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.
Tripp is looking to regain half guard here but Jempsa keeps moving and retains side control.
Jempsa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tripp is avoiding damage well.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Tripp is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tripp lands a leg kick that knocks Jempsa off balance momentarily.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tripp counter with a right hand. #T4##TD2#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tripp napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jempsa wants to control but Tripp is keeping him busy.
Jempsa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jempsa controlling from side mount.
Jempsa throws an elbow but Tripp slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tripp is letting Jempsa control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Tripp is working away.
Tripp is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
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 CJ Tripp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Tripp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tripp pinned against the cage. Tripp gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tripp.
Jempsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tripp defends well and Jempsa ends up having to push Tripp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tripp misses with a body shot.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tripp defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
CJ Tripp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa lunges at Tripp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tripp's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tripp.
Tripp lands with an uppercut that bounces Jempsa off the cage and back into range.#T1##TD2#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Tripp's temple.
Jempsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jempsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Jempsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tripp pushes Jempsa off looking to stand but Jempsa dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Jempsa trying to control from half guard but Tripp is working away. #SUB2#
Jempsa is looking for submissions but instead, Tripp has regained full guard.
Jempsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jempsa lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
Jempsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tripp is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jempsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tripp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jempsa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Tripp is trying to control the position but Jempsa postures up.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tripp pulls Jempsa in close to prevent any damage.
Jempsa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tripp pulls Jempsa in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tripp keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jempsa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jempsa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tripp.
A lazy body kick from Tripp #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a shoot takedown. Tripp fights it but they end up in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tripp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Tripp shows good takedown defense.
Jempsa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tripp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Tripp has his feet on Jempsa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa ducks under a wild hook from Tripp.
CJ Tripp is winning the standup battle so far.
Tripp punishes Jempsa's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa scores with a jab to the body.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tripp counters with a low kick, right behind Jempsa 's knee.
CJ Tripp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.#T1#
Tripp stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Jempsa misses
and Tripp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tripp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jempsa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tripp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jempsa blocks a leg kick.
Tripp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
A good leg kick by Tripp.
Tripp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Jempsa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jempsa there as he acknowledges the shot.
CJ Tripp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tripp misses with an uppercut. Jempsa saw that one coming.
Tripp throws a jab but it's blocked by Jempsa. #TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tripp quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripp is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
Tripp is looking to control Jempsa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tripp avoid being mounted?
Jempsa tries to pass to full mount but Tripp defends it.
Tripp tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.#T3#
Jempsa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tripp is concentrating on defense, preventing Jempsa from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tripp looks to land a body kick but Jempsa moved away.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tripp stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tripp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tripp - that will leave a mark!
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tripp moves away.
Nice body kick there by Tripp.
Jempsa scores with a shot to the body.
Jempsa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tripp is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tripp lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jempsa will feel that in the morning.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tripp!
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tripp lands a jab-cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Tripp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tripp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 113 - Foley Vs Barnes
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horn thumps Jempsa with a low kick.#TD#
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Horn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horn wants to stand and escape but Jempsa is having none of it.
Jempsa stands and throws Horn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jempsa working the ground and pound but Horn is defending the strikes.
Horn is not content to let Jempsa control the position. #SUB#
Jempsa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horn keeps working.
Jempsa is putting a hurting on Horn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jempsa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jempsa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Horn!
Horn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jempsa lands a big shot there that rocks Horn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Horn is trying to stand.#SUB#
Jempsa working for a guillotine from mount but Horn is in no mood to give up.
Jempsa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
Horn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T2#
Jempsa lands with some strikes.
Jempsa looking to finish Horn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Horn!
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Jempsa with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jempsa cracks Horn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jempsa controlling from mount.
Jempsa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jempsa content just to control the position here.
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
Jempsa lands with some strikes.
Horn trying desperately to get to his feet. #T3#
Jempsa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horn tries to buck Jempsa off but he can't manage it.
Horn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jempsa lands with some strikes.
Jempsa controlling his opponent.
Jempsa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Horn hang on?
Jempsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Horn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jempsa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jempsa raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Horn is rocked!
Jempsa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Horn is still in real trouble! Can Jempsa finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horn wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jempsa looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Horn covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!
An out of breath Konichiwa Jempsa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 109 - Foley Vs Walker
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Gellar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gellar with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Gellar is working from the bottom.
Jempsa slips a nice elbow through Gellar's hands, connecting with Gellar's forehead.
Jempsa content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gellar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jempsa is taking a breather. Gellar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jempsa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! Jempsa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jempsa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gellar is trying desperately to improve position.
Gellar wants to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.#T2#
Jempsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gellar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jempsa dominating with strikes here.
Gellar can't escape the position.
Jempsa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jempsa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gellar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jempsa controlling the position easily from mount.
Jempsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gellar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jempsa wants to take a breather but Gellar is having none of it.
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Gellar is controlling Jempsa's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jempsa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gellar tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Jempsa.
Gellar is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gellar tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa 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#
Gellar misses with a straight left.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Gellar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jempsa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jempsa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD2#
Jempsa looking to score a takedown here. Gellar is defending well but Jempsa drives through and ends up in Gellar's guard.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Jempsa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gellar controls Jempsa momentarily but Jempsa frees himself.
Jempsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gellar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gellar keeping full guard, as Jempsa tries to pass. #SUB#
Gellar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Gellar keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gellar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Gellar slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gellar slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uri Gellar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gellar can pounce on him.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Jempsa 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.
Gellar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jempsa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gellar bucks up and tries to throw Jempsa off but instead Jempsa has got his back!
Well, with Jempsa on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gellar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Jempsa is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Gellar has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Jempsa has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Gellar taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Jempsa doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konichiwa Jempsa!
Konichiwa Jempsa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 102 - Lancaster Vs Jempsa
Date: Jun 30, 2021

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a nice shot that snaps Jempsa's head back.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Jempsa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Lancaster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Jempsa moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Lancaster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jempsa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Jempsa misses.
Jempsa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jempsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##CL#
Lancaster has closed the distance and engaged Jempsa in a clinch.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Jempsa.
Jempsa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jempsa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lancaster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
A body shot lands from Lancaster.
Lancaster presses Jempsa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jempsa.
Jempsa looking for a takedown.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Jempsa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Lancaster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jempsa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Jempsa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jempsa slips under a jab.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Lancaster has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lancaster wants it to stay on the feet.
Lancaster jabs at Jempsa's body.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jempsa. #T3#
Lancaster connects with the punch.#ROC#Jempsa is rocked!
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Jempsa counter with a right hand.
Jempsa digs a good body shot into Lancaster's ribs.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Lancaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Jempsa moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Jempsa walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Konichiwa Jempsa's cut even more.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Jempsa moved out of range.#T4#
Lancaster misses with a combination #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Lancaster regains half guard, as Jempsa was trying to land strikes.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jempsa prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Lancaster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jempsa scores with a jab to the body.
Jempsa's coach down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jempsa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lancaster throws a looping overhand right but Jempsa ducks down to avoid it.
Jempsa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Lancaster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Jempsa is out of range.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henry Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lancaster gets a clinch.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jempsa or not.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside. #BC#
Lancaster breaks from the clinch.
Jempsa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1##CL#
Lancaster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jempsa, pushing him back against the cage.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Lancaster manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Jempsa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jempsa is breathing heavily.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Jempsa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Jempsa's head.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jempsa.
A short left from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Henry Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jempsa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lancaster pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lancaster lands the left hand.
Jempsa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Lancaster circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jempsa to the canvas! Jempsa doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Lancaster keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Lancaster!
Henry Lancaster decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: OFK 96- Lancaster Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Jempsa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Joukani wants to improve his position but instead Jempsa has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joukani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joukani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jempsa.
Jempsa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jempsa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Joukani's temple.
Joukani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joukani tries to get out of the position.
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joukani is trying to control but can't.
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa prevents Joukani from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jempsa seems to be working for a kimura but Joukani defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joukani defending well though.
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Jempsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa avoids the head kick by Joukani.
Joukani scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joukani throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Joukani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jempsa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and bounces Joukani off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jempsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jempsa throwing strikes from guard but Joukani blocks nicely.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jempsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Jempsa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jempsa lands a jab-cross combination.
Jempsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani is looking to counter punch.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Joukani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joukani jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jempsa 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.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jempsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joukani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is stalling in the full guard.
Joukani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Jempsa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joukani is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joukani has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jempsa is adopting a defensive guard.
Joukani is looking to stand up but Jempsa won't let him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joukani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Joukani stands up and waves to Jempsa to follow him.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jempsa throws a lazy right hand but Joukani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joukani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jempsa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joukani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jempsa moves out of range as Joukani throws a body kick.
Joukani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jempsa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joukani's hands.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Joukani tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joukani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.#T3#
Joukani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Joukani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joukani stuns Jempsa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Jempsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joukani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Jempsa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joukani can't keep his opponent in guard - Jempsa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joukani swivels and escapes.
Jempsa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joukani scores with a sloppy right hand. Jempsa should have avoided that one.
Jempsa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joukani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Joukani throws out a loose jab but Jempsa uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joukani's guard.
Jempsa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Jempsa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jempsa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rou Joukani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jempsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joukani avoids it really well and circles away.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Nice jab there from Joukani.
Jempsa dives in and grabs Joukani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joukani pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
Joukani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joukani walks into a left hand.
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Jempsa moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joukani to the mat! Joukani manages to get full guard.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Jempsa trying to control but Joukani is working from the bottom.
Jempsa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joukani tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joukani being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joukani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Joukani scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jempsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joukani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joukani as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rou Joukani showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jempsa 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: OFK 87 - Harper Vs Gay G
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Jempsa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kriel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jempsa.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jempsa wants to control but Kriel is keeping him busy.
Jempsa tries to pass to full mount but Kriel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kriel is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jempsa prevents Kriel from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Jempsa. #T1#
Jempsa stops Kriel from getting back to his feet.
Kriel is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
Jempsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jempsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kriel is staying active underneath Jempsa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jempsa not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kriel defending well though.
Jempsa trying to control from half guard but Kriel is working away.
Kriel keeps control of the position for the meantime. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kriel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kriel's guard.#T3#
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Kriel controls Jempsa momentarily but Jempsa frees himself.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
Kriel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jempsa is looking to work some ground and pound but Kriel has wrist control.
Jempsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kriel is keeping the position for now.
Jempsa postures up in Kriel's guard and throws a big left but Kriel blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jempsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Kriel, which made it look bad.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kriel but Kriel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
An inside leg kick from Kriel misses.
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Jempsa checks it.
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 Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jempsa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Kriel misses with a straight left.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jempsa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kriel tries to land a leg kick but Jempsa saw it coming and moves away.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kriel's waist but Kriel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Kriel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Jempsa misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kriel.
Kriel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kriel.
Kriel throws a jab when Jempsa was well out of range.
Kriel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jempsa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kriel sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Jempsa blocks a jab.
Jempsa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jempsa defending well as Kriel loads up on a big left hand.
Jempsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jempsa throws a series of strikes that have Kriel backpedaling.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Jempsa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jempsa is out of range.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Jempsa sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jempsa wants to control but Kriel is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jempsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Jempsa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kriel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Jempsa misses with a head shot. Kriel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jempsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kriel has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Kriel is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jempsa.
Jempsa trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Kriel wants to sweep but no luck.
Jempsa works over Kriel with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Jempsa has gone for a leg lock! Kriel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jempsa's guard.#REVB#
Jempsa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kriel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kriel is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Willem Kriel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kriel jabs at Jempsa's body.
Jempsa connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kriel defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Jempsa swings around for an armbar but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jempsa's guard.
Kriel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jempsa is keeping the position for now.
Jempsa working a defensive guard but Kriel passes into half guard.
Kriel slows the pace down in half guard.
Jempsa regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Kriel stopping the sweep attempt from Jempsa.
Jempsa controls Kriel momentarily but Kriel frees himself.
Jempsa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jempsa is adopting a defensive guard.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel stopping the sweep attempt from Jempsa.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kriel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jempsa holds on and takes a little breather.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kriel sprawls well. Kriel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kriel lands with a shot to the body.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Kriel shows good takedown defense.
Kriel throws a hook but Jempsa blocks it.
Jempsa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jempsa fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Kriel looks to throw the jab but Jempsa is out of range.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Kriel misses with a low kick.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kriel was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Jempsa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jempsa prevents Kriel from getting back to his feet.
Kriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there.
Kriel keeping full guard, as Jempsa tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willem Kriel.
I think Kriel 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Willem Kriel!
A very excited looking Willem Kriel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: OFK 80 - Reilly vs Zaire
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
Cusumano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cusumano wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Jempsa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cusumano!
Cusumano is trying to get back to half guard.
Cusumano wants to get back to his feet.
Cusumano trying his best to control but Jempsa has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa misses with a head shot.#T1#
Jempsa looking to control but Cusumano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jempsa with a couple of short strikes.
Jempsa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jempsa throwing strikes here but Cusumano is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cusumano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Cusumano is squirming around nicely.
Jempsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jempsa controlling from the full mount. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jempsa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jempsa breaks from Cusumano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jempsa avoids the attempt from Cusumano to control.
Jempsa controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Jempsa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jempsa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jempsa controlling from mount. #T3#
Cusumano tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Jempsa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jempsa is landing with some decent strikes but Cusumano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cusumano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jempsa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cusumano is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa throws a wild left hand from mount and Cusumano manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jempsa is stalling here. Cusumano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jempsa seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cusumano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jempsa tries to bench press Cusumano off him but Cusumano keeps the position. #SU#
Cusumano stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cusumano but Cusumano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Cusumano sprawls well.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano tries to clinch up but Jempsa circles away and keeps his distance.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusumano moves in looking to clinch but Jempsa pushes him off.
Cusumano looks to land a combination but Jempsa avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jempsa misses with a two punch combination.
Cusumano lands a nice hook to Jempsa's body. Jempsa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Cusumano gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cusumano circles away.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Jempsa is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Cusumano. No joy for Jempsa on that attempt.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.#TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cusumano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa prevents Cusumano from improving his position.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cusumano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jempsa.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jempsa is trying to control. Cusumano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cusumano has his hands clasped together around Jempsa's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Cusumano trying to hold on to Jempsa's head to control him but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cusumano is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jempsa working the ground and pound effectively.
Cusumano trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
Jempsa trying to control but Cusumano is having none of it.
Jempsa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cusumano wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jempsa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cusumano because Jempsa loaded up on that one.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
Cusumano is in a horrible position here. Jempsa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Cusumano wants to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Cusumano working to try and regain half guard.
Jempsa with good strikes from the mount here!
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cusumano is trying desperately to improve position.
Jempsa punching from mount but Cusumano doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cusumano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Jempsa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cusumano is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa cracks Cusumano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cusumano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jempsa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jempsa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jempsa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cusumano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jempsa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cusumano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Cusumano tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cusumano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cusumano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Jempsa moves away
and Cusumano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cusumano defends it nicely.
A big left from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano throws a big shot that misses.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Cusumano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cusumano was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jempsa stops Cusumano from standing up.
Cusumano seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa works over Cusumano with some ground and pound from guard.
Cusumano keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cusumano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cusumano wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Jempsa circles away.
Jempsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jempsa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cusumano slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jempsa moves away.
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cusumano throws a low kick but Jempsa moves out of range easily.
Jempsa cracks a nice hook into Cusumano's ribs.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cusumano is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Cusumano circles away and we're back to standing.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Cusumano shows good takedown defense.
Cusumano tries to clinch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Jempsa misses with a two punch combination.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cusumano is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Cusumano circles away and we're back to standing.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusumano tries to clinch there but Jempsa circles away.
Cusumano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jempsa slips a jab and a cross from Cusumano.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Cusumano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cusumano is looking to wear down Jempsa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD2#
Jempsa scores with a takedown into Cusumano's guard.
Cusumano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cusumano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jempsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jempsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jempsa postures up in Cusumano's guard and throws a big left but Cusumano blocks it. #T4##SUB2#
Jempsa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cusumano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jempsa has Cusumano in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jempsa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Cusumano gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cusumano tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a shoot takedown. Cusumano fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cusumano's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konichiwa Jempsa.
I've got Jempsa 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Sanchez vs Colucci
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Jempsa lands with a nice body punch.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jempsa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jempsa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A punch combination from Jempsa misses.
Jempsa throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Smith rushes Jempsa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jempsa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Jempsa is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jempsa tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith working aggressively here. #T1#
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Jempsa.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Jempsa is looking to reverse the position.
Jempsa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith trying to control the action but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Jempsa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jempsa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith postures up in Jempsa's guard and throws a big left but Jempsa blocks it.
Jempsa wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Jempsa is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith stays in close to Jempsa's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a hook but Jempsa blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Jempsa misses with a hook.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jempsa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jempsa takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Jempsa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Jempsa shows good takedown defense.
Jempsa feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Jempsa, which made it look bad.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russ Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith scores with a jab. Jempsa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jempsa tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jempsa!
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jempsa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there.
Smith pulls Jempsa in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jempsa.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith pulls Jempsa in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa swinging wildly here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Jempsa avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Konichiwa Jempsa is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jempsa scores with a body shot.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jempsa.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
A big left from Smith misses.
Jempsa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jempsa thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Jempsa slips a straight right by Smith.#TD#
Jempsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith looking to control.
Jempsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jempsa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Jempsa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith moves out of range as Jempsa strikes.
Jempsa throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Jempsa fails with the takedown
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa misses the shot to the body.
Jempsa moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jempsa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jempsa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Jempsa misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jempsa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jempsa throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith with a hook.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Jempsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jempsa preventing the sweep.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Jempsa won't allow Smith to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jempsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jempsa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith seems keen to control Jempsa's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith works Jempsa's body with a nice hook.
Jempsa catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jempsa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jempsa duly obliges. #T4#
Jempsa slips under a jab from Smith.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Jempsa gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Jempsa is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Jempsa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jempsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jempsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
A relieved looking Konichiwa Jempsa 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 87
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jempsa working away.
Bizihwaile is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bizihwaile 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.
Bizihwaile is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jempsa connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile is trying to work for a sweep but Jempsa has mounted him!
Bizihwaile wants to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Jempsa dominating with strikes here.#T1#
Jempsa landing strikes from the mount.
Bizihwaile keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jempsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
Jempsa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bizihwaile tries to lock up and control but Jempsa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bizihwaile is trying desperately to improve position.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Jempsa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jempsa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Bizihwaile is squirming around nicely.
Bizihwaile tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaile is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T3#
Jempsa avoids the attempt from Bizihwaile to control.
Jempsa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jempsa looking to finish Bizihwaile with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bizihwaile!
Jempsa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jempsa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bizihwaile because Jempsa loaded up on that one.
Bizihwaile is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bizihwaile sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaile keeps working. #SUB#
Bizihwaile actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Bizihwaile taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Bizihwaile is a slippery customer.
Jempsa is taking a breather. Bizihwaile says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bizihwaile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Jempsa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa is looking to stall here but Bizihwaile recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jempsa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A control attempt from Bizihwaile but he's now mounted!
Jempsa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bizihwaile can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jempsa unloads with some shots from mount but Bizihwaile bucks and avoids them well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa lands a big shot there that rocks Bizihwaile but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jempsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Bizihwaile is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jempsa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bizihwaile is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bizihwaile regains half guard.
Jempsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizihwaile's head.
Jempsa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bizihwaile trying to control from the bottom.
Jempsa stalling away here and it's allowed Bizihwaile to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Bizihwaile looking to control.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bizihwaile will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizihwaile lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jempsa is wriggling around but Bizihwaile manages to pass to half guard.
Jempsa wants to improve his position but Bizihwaile is controlling well. #T3#
Bizihwaile controlling the action here.
Jempsa wants to improve his position but Bizihwaile is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa wants to get back to full guard but Bizihwaile has mounted him!
Jempsa tries to hold on but Bizihwaile pushes him away.
Bizihwaile controlling the pace for now.
Jempsa can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jempsa slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Bizihwaile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaile continues to drive forward.
Jempsa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jempsa lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizihwaile wants it to stay on the feet.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Bizihwaile lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Jempsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizihwaile tries to avoid it but Jempsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizihwaile to the ground. Bizihwaile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Bizihwaile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jempsa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Bizihwaile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaile continues to drive forward.#T1#
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp one two that drops Jempsa! Bizihwaile thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jempsa to his feet! Jempsa is in big trouble!#ROC#Jempsa is rocked!
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that drops Jempsa like a sack of potatoes! Bizihwaile dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PANDA 66
Date: Jan 01, 2021

#R1#
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jempsa misses with a body shot
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jempsa.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jempsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jempsa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith has his hands on Jempsa's head, controlling the position.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jempsa works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith has Jempsa pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jempsa's guard. #REVR#
Smith is in close to Jempsa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Jempsa is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Jempsa pulls Smith in to control the position.
Jempsa trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith cracks Jempsa with a solid left hand.
Jempsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jempsa 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#
Smith wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Jempsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Jempsa tries to pass.
Smith has control of Jempsa's left arm, preventing Jempsa from doing any damage.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
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#
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith cracks Jempsa with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Smith throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range. #TD2#
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jempsa distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jempsa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jempsa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Jempsa throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa with a nice head shot there.
Jempsa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jempsa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Smith lunges at Jempsa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jempsa's hand.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.#T3#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Jempsa misses the shot to the body.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jempsa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Jempsa fails with the takedown
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jempsa moves away from the strike by Smith.
Jempsa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Jempsa's shoulder, as Jempsa tries to avoid the shot.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith takes a swing at Jempsa's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Jempsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Russ Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jempsa.
Jempsa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jempsa fails with the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Jempsa saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Jempsa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jempsa, as that shot connected.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jempsa's head.#T1#
Jempsa tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jempsa. Jempsa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jempsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Jempsa ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jempsa is out of range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jempsa is just out of range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jempsa is just out of range.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Jempsa.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
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!
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith regains half guard.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy. #T3#
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jempsa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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 Russ Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: PANDA 53
Date: Dec 04, 2020

#R1#
Jempsa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joukani stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Jempsa cracks Joukani with an open hand slap.
Joukani throws a hook but Jempsa avoids it easily.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and Joukani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa throws the left hand but Joukani avoids the punch easily.
Joukani misses with a body shot.
Joukani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Joukani thuds his shin into the meat of Jempsa's side.
Jempsa misses with a jab to the body
and Joukani counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jempsa throws a poor cross that misses
and Joukani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jempsa fails to land the takedown.
Jempsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joukani lands a leg kick that knocks Jempsa off balance momentarily.
Joukani ducks right into an uppercut from Jempsa.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Joukani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joukani quickly recovers to half guard.
Jempsa thows a huge punch but Joukani dodges it nicely.
Jempsa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joukani won't allow Jempsa to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Joukani is trying to get back to full guard.
Jempsa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jempsa seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa stalling.
Joukani desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Joukani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rou Joukani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Joukani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Joukani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jempsa! But no joy.#TD2#
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jempsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Jempsa stalling.
Jempsa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Joukani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joukani lands a lovely overhand right.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Joukani gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Joukani loads up on a big right hand but Jempsa slips the punch.
Jempsa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jempsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joukani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jempsa on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Joukani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jempsa.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa lands strikes from half guard.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Joukani wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Joukani trying to control here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Joukani slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Jempsa looks to throw the jab but Joukani is out of range.
Joukani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joukani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Joukani's head coaches at Zenarals' House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jempsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Joukani, which made it look bad.
Jempsa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joukani's hands.
Jempsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Joukani misses the target.
Jempsa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Jempsa gets the takedown into side control.
Jempsa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joukani's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Joukani is working away.
Jempsa cracks Joukani with a big right hand but Joukani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Joukani trying his best to control but Jempsa has mounted him.
Jempsa landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa working Joukani over with strikes here.
Joukani manages to control the position for a moment.
Jempsa looking to ground and pound but Joukani is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joukani was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa stays in close to Joukani's body and controls the position.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joukani wants to sweep here but Jempsa controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Joukani looking to control.
Jempsa is pushing down on Joukani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joukani is fighting to maintain full guard but Jempsa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Jempsa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joukani has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joukani defending well though.
Jempsa not doing much here.
Joukani taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Rou Joukani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Joukani's temple.
Jempsa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joukani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joukani throws a push kick but Jempsa slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jempsa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joukani avoids it really well and circles away.
Joukani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jempsa walks into a left hand.
Joukani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jempsa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jempsa! But no joy.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Joukani sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Joukani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rou Joukani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Joukani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jempsa 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
Konichiwa Jempsa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RRFC 59: O'Neil vs Pandens
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jempsa lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Brooks pushes Jempsa off and gets back to his feet.
Jempsa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Jempsa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brooks is holding Jempsa down, trying to stall.#T1#
Brooks is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jempsa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brooks can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brooks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
Jempsa tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Brooks throwing sloppy strikes.
Brooks has the hooks in. Jempsa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jempsa trying to control the hands but Brooks breaks the grip.
Brooks is hanging on to Jempsa's back as he tries to escape.
Brooks lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jempsa's head.
Jempsa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #T3#
Jempsa just trying to survive but Brooks is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jempsa staying busy and making it hard for Brooks to control. #SUB2#
Brooks is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jempsa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jempsa for a finish. #SUB2#
Brooks is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jempsa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Brooks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Brooks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4##SUB2#
Brooks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Brooks looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Brooks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jempsa is trying to stand back up.
Jempsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brooks's guard. Nice work there by Jempsa.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Brooks 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#
Jempsa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brooks has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jempsa clobbers Brooks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Jempsa gets a takedown into half guard.
Brooks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks is trying to keep Jempsa in close.
Jempsa tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
Jempsa stands and throws Brooks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brooks wants to control but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jempsa working away.#T2#
Jempsa wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.
Brooks is looking to regain half guard here but Jempsa keeps moving and retains side control.
Jempsa trying to control the position but Brooks is working away.
Jempsa is working Brooks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Brooks taking a bit of punishment here - Jempsa scoring with strikes. #T3#
Jempsa is trying to ground and pound but Brooks uses the momentary lack of control by Jempsa to regain half guard.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brooks punching from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks is trying to control but Jempsa passes into side control!
Brooks tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jempsa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jempsa throws an elbow but Brooks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brooks is looking for a sweep.
Brooks struggling a bit here.
Brooks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Brooks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Brooks fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Brooks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jempsa to the ground. Brooks is now in Jempsa's guard.
Brooks trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Brooks stands and throws Jempsa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brooks in side control, throwing shots but Jempsa defends.
Jempsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is trying to get back to his feet.
Brooks wants to control for a moment but Jempsa uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jempsa defending well though. #T1#
Brooks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jempsa's head. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brooks throwing shots but Jempsa is blocking nicely.
Brooks with the ground and pound but Jempsa uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jempsa keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully.
Jempsa can't keep his opponent in guard - Brooks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Brooks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jempsa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brooks is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Brooks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brooks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jempsa defending well though. #T3#
Brooks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brooks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brooks stalling away here and it's allowed Jempsa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Jempsa is retaining full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brooks to the mat! Brooks manages to get full guard.
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brooks 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: RRFC 55: Shabazz vs Korsemann
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaethje misses with a body shot.
Jempsa throws a body punch but Gaethje moves out of range.
Gaethje throws a leg kick which misses Jempsa's front leg but catches the back leg as Jempsa tries to avoid it.
Gaethje scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jempsa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jempsa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaethje throws out a powerful jab.
Gaethje with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gaethje napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaethje is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gaethje's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jempsa is working Gaethje over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gaethje takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gaethje has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jempsa lands an elbow. #T1#
Jempsa trying to control the position but Gaethje is working away.
Gaethje takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jempsa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gaethje's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gaethje manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jempsa's best efforts.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jempsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaethje does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Jempsa is looking to advance position but Gaethje won't allow it.
Jempsa is nestled in close to Gaethje, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jempsa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gaethje is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jempsa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jempsa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Jempsa works his way into side control.
Gaethje is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jempsa throwing strikes but Gaethje manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jempsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Jempsa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaethje trying to control the position but Jempsa is working away. #T4#
Gaethje taking a breather here.
Jempsa struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Gaethje will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gaethje with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Jempsa looking to score a takedown here. Gaethje is defending well but Jempsa drives through and ends up in Gaethje's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jempsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaethje lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaethje is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gaethje trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jempsa seems keen to control Gaethje's posture.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaethje pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jempsa is keeping the position for now.
Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa pulls Gaethje in close to his closed guard and prevents Gaethje from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gaethje slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Justin Gaethje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaethje wants to clinch.
Jempsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaethje was well out of range. Poor timing from Jempsa.#T3#
Jempsa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaethje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Gaethje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaethje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaethje just misses with a punch to the body.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gaethje counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gaethje keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaethje misses the shot to the body.
Jempsa staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Gaethje.
Gaethje misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jempsa.
Jempsa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaethje looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Jempsa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Jempsa crashes against the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaethje tries to bench press Jempsa off him but Jempsa keeps the position.
Jempsa wants to control but Gaethje is keeping him busy.
Jempsa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gaethje is avoiding damage well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaethje trying his best to control but Jempsa has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Gaethje will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Gaethje, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin Gaethje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaethje lands with a nice body punch.
Jempsa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gaethje lands a jab.
Gaethje stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Jempsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaethje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jempsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaethje.
Jempsa tries to counter with a takedown but Gaethje is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Jempsa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gaethje to the ground. Jempsa is now in Gaethje's guard.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Gaethje keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaethje is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jempsa controlling the position.#T1#
Gaethje sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jempsa working a defensive guard here.
Gaethje trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gaethje is controlling him.
Jempsa pulls Gaethje in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Gaethje fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jempsa is out of range.
Justin Gaethje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gaethje is looking to clinch but Jempsa is avoiding it.
Gaethje lands a nice looking body shot.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaethje sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Gaethje dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaethje swings for the body but Jempsa moves out of range.
Gaethje is looking to score with low kicks.
Gaethje turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaethje looks to throw the jab but Jempsa is out of range.
Jempsa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaethje sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Gaethje throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Gaethje stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gaethje wants it to stay on the feet.
Gaethje connects with an inside leg kick.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Gaethje with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jempsa moves forwards but Gaethje connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaethje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaethje fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaethje as he jumps to the side.
Jempsa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaethje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaethje thuds his right hand into Jempsa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gaethje leaves Jempsa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gaethje as he jumps to the side.
Konichiwa Jempsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaethje moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Gaethje comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaethje 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: RRFC Fight Night 42
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Jempsa gets a double leg takedown into Martens's guard.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Martens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa works over Martens with some ground and pound from guard.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jempsa postures up and lands a big shot to Martens's brow.
Jempsa controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Martens stops Jempsa from passing to mount.
Jempsa happy to just control the position for now.
Jempsa scores with punches from side control.
Martens takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Jempsa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martens told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Jempsa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jempsa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Martens sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jempsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Jempsa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jempsa lands a nice forearm strike.
Martens parries the strikes from Jempsa easily there. Jempsa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Martens to escape.
Martens pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Jempsa controlling from side mount.
Martens takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Martens is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jempsa is controlling him well.
Jempsa landing strikes.
Jempsa is putting a hurting on Martens here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jempsa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martens can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Martens wants to get back to his feet.
Jempsa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jempsa controls the position from side control.
Jempsa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa working the strikes but Martens uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jempsa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa 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##TD#
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Martens's head.
Jempsa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jempsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jempsa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Martens keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jempsa.
Jempsa postures up in Martens's guard and throws a big left but Martens blocks it. #T1#
Jempsa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martens wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position.
Jempsa stays in close to Martens's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and Martens counters with a nice leg kick.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Martens unleashes a big counter combination but Jempsa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#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.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martens pinned against the cage. Martens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martens shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martens throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Martens misses.
Martens looks to throw the jab but Jempsa is out of range.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Martens is just out of range.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martens defends it nicely.
Martens only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Martens to counter with a crisp jab.
Jempsa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Jempsa backs off Martens throws a huge counter combo but Jempsa manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jempsa. Martens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martens unleashes a big counter combination but Jempsa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martens stuffs the takedown.
Martens tries a quick counter leg kick but Jempsa is wise to it.
Martens wants to slow Jempsa down by chopping away at his legs.
Martens lands a front kick.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Martens counters with a head kick. That will keep Jempsa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Martens misses with a looping left.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martens is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Martens circles away and we're back to standing.
Martens throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Martens did well to prevent Jempsa getting side control.
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Martens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jempsa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jempsa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Martens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jempsa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martens counters with a leg kick.
Martens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jempsa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martens stuffs the takedown.
Martens throws a counter combo.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Martens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jempsa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jempsa shoots for a double leg takedown but Martens sprawls well. He's pushed Jempsa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martens lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Martens throws a hook to the side of Jempsa's head but Jempsa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Martens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martens as he jumps to the side.
Jempsa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alex Martens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jempsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martens.
Martens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Jempsa.
Martens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jempsa.
Jempsa throws a series of punches but Martens avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Martens misses with a head kick.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martens as he avoids it easily.
Martens missing with a left hand there. Jempsa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martens lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Jempsa misses its intended target.
Martens is looking to slow Jempsa down with leg kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
Jempsa gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Martens tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martens unleashes a big counter combination but Jempsa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Martens.
A shot to the body from Jempsa misses
letting Martens counter with a right hand.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martens is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Martens circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martens as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martens but Martens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martens. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martens defends well and Jempsa ends up having to push Martens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martens keeps working.
Jempsa is looking to advance position but Martens won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Martens really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Jempsa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martens is looking to chop away at Jempsa's legs.
Jempsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martens.
Martens thumps Jempsa with a low kick.
Jempsa throws a poor cross that misses
and Martens counters with a stiff right hand.
Martens dodges the punch combination from Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martens defends well and Jempsa ends up having to push Martens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jempsa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martens finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Martens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Martens now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jempsa misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Martens lands a leg kick that knocks Jempsa off balance momentarily.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Martens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martens throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease.
Jempsa tries to counter with a takedown but Martens is quick to defend against it.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martens pinned against the cage. Martens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jempsa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Jempsa slips a jab and a cross from Martens.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martens pinned against the cage. Martens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martens flicks out a counter leg kick but Jempsa steps away.
Alex Martens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Martens tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martens feints and then cracks Jempsa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jempsa down. #T3#
Jempsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jempsa fails to land the takedown.
Jempsa backing away here, and Martens unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Jempsa looking to score a takedown here. Martens is defending well but Jempsa drives through and ends up in Martens's guard.
Martens wants to stand up but Jempsa is controlling him. #T4#
Martens utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jempsa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jempsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martens is keeping the position for now.
Jempsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jempsa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Martens dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Martens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jempsa throws a series of strikes that have Martens backpedaling.
Martens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Martens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martens continues to drive forward.
Martens looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jempsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Martens defends well and Jempsa ends up having to push Martens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Jempsa backs off Martens throws a huge counter combo but Jempsa manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa shoots in but Martens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Martens lands with a slapping head kick.
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martens swivels and escapes.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Martens thinks about the counter body kick.
Martens moves out of range as Jempsa strikes.
Jempsa throws a body punch but Martens moves out of range.
Martens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martens wants it to stay on the feet.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Martens gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage. #T2#
Martens stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Martens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Martens shows good takedown defense.
Martens only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Martens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martens scores with the left hand. Jempsa knows he should have avoided that one.
Alex Martens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martens's waist but Martens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Martens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jempsa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Martens's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Martens pushes Jempsa away with a front kick.
Martens stuffs the takedown attempt from Jempsa. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Martens with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martens cracks a nice hook into Jempsa's ribs.#T3#
That kick from Martens tenderised Jempsa's leg. Jempsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martens. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martens scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martens throws a shot to the body.
Jempsa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jempsa shoots in but Martens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown. Martens tries to sprawl out of it but Jempsa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Jempsa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martens can pounce on him.
Jempsa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Jempsa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martens taking punishment in the form of punches.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Martens is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Konichiwa Jempsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Jempsa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martens has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Martens!
A relieved looking Alex Martens 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: RRFC Challengers 43
Date: Jul 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader tries to bum rush Jempsa with a series of wild strikes but Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bader shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Bader lands.
Bader misses with a looping right.
Bader with a nice cross.
Bader misses with a low kick.
Bader lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bader enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bader manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jempsa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bader is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at TZY MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bader keeps working.
Bader is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader is trying to get back to his feet.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Jempsa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bader is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jempsa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bader is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jempsa controlling the position from side mount.
Bader knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jempsa on the ground.
Jempsa advances to mount.
Bader in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Bader squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jempsa with shots to the head and body - Bader looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bader really wants to buck Jempsa off and get back to his feet.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Bader is squirming around nicely.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bader is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bader looks a forlorn figure. #T3#
Bader is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bader tries to get out of the position.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bader takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jempsa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bader trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jempsa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bader's face.
Bader takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jempsa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bader can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T4#
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Bader is squirming around nicely.
Bader is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jempsa landing strikes from the mount and Bader is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jempsa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #ROC2#Bader is rocked!
Jempsa unloading with bombs!
Oh Bader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
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!
Jempsa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bader hang on?
Jempsa connects with a bit shot that sees Bader covering up! More strikes from Jempsa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jempsa is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!
Konichiwa Jempsa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RRFC: London
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jempsa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Jempsa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hyde has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hyde is looking for a triangle here but Jempsa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hyde is looking to regain half guard here but Jempsa keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyde is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Hyde takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Hyde tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.
Hyde takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hyde tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.#SUB#
Jempsa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jempsa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hyde looks to move to half guard but instead Jempsa has passed into mount! Damn!
Jempsa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hyde regains half guard.
Hyde slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jempsa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hyde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hyde has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Hyde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jempsa landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hyde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jempsa trying to control but Hyde is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
Jempsa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Hyde working for submissions but it's allowed Jempsa to get to half guard.
Jempsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hyde with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Jempsa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hyde defends it well.
Hyde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jempsa winds up and cracks Hyde with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jempsa wants to free his trapped foot but Hyde is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Hyde tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Hyde is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hyde looking for a guillotine here but Jempsa defends easily.
Jempsa connects with a couple of short punches.
Jempsa stays in close to Hyde's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hyde's head.#SUB2#
Hyde throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jempsa uses it to pass to side control.
Jempsa working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa 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#
Hyde displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Hyde tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hyde to the mat! Hyde manages to get full guard.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hyde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hyde is looking for a triangle but Jempsa pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is stalling in the full guard.
Jempsa passes into half guard. #T1#
Jempsa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hyde is in trouble now - Jempsa has advanced to mount!
Jempsa controlling his opponent.
Hyde is looking to improve his position but Jempsa isn't that keen on the idea.
Hyde is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Hyde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Jempsa controlling from the full mount.
Hyde taking shots to the head.
Hyde working to try and regain half guard.
Jempsa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hyde can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hyde working to try and regain half guard.
Jempsa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hyde's face.
Hyde tries to reverse the position but Jempsa maintains control.#T3#
Jempsa is landing with some decent strikes but Hyde is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Hyde is rocked!
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hyde tries to reverse the position but Jempsa maintains control.
Hyde is still in real trouble! Can Jempsa finish him?
Jempsa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
Jempsa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jempsa connects with a bit shot that sees Hyde covering up! More strikes from Jempsa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jempsa is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!
A very excited looking Konichiwa Jempsa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RRFC 41: Bohizdar vs Steele 3
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jempsa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doms throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jempsa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Doms.
Doms throws the kick towards the body but Jempsa avoids it.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Doms throws a quick counter head kick but Jempsa was just out of range.
Doms defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Doms connects with a solid leg kick.
Doms tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Doms manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Doms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doms is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doms wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position. #T1#
Doms seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doms wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doms is looking to stand up but Jempsa isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Doms working for submissions but it's allowed Jempsa to get to half guard.
Jempsa stalling.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Doms looking for submissions off his back.
Doms is trying to get back to full guard.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jempsa drops an elbow to the side of Doms's head. #SUB#
Doms actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Doms is working from the bottom.
Doms is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jempsa lands a nice short elbow.
Jempsa prevents Doms from improving his position.#T3#
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
Doms has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Doms looking for submissions off his back.
Doms is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doms taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Doms wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well. #T4#
Jempsa wants to free his trapped foot but Doms is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Doms looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doms wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Doms's temple.
Doms regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jempsa postures up and lands a big shot to Doms's brow. #SUB#
Doms looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doms is trying to keep Jempsa in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Doms lands a leg kick that knocks Jempsa off balance momentarily.
Doms scores with a head kick.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jempsa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doms scores with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Doms as Jempsa shoots in.
Doms motions for Jempsa to come forward. Doms throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doms tries to land a front kick but Jempsa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from Doms as Jempsa shoots in.
Frankie Doms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doms thows a body kick. Jempsa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
Doms slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Jempsa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Doms's half guard.
Doms gets back to full guard.
Doms wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position. #SUB#
Doms has an active guard here but Jempsa has managed to pass into half guard.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Doms is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doms manages to get to full guard.
Doms is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Jempsa is in close to Doms's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa cracks Doms with a solid left hand.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Doms is looking for a triangle but Jempsa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Doms throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jempsa uses it to pass to side control.
Doms takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Doms tries to bench press Jempsa off him but Jempsa keeps the position.
Jempsa moves into full mount! #T3#
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
Doms is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa lands a nice shot to the head.
Doms working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Jempsa is landing with some decent strikes but Doms is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jempsa landing strikes from the mount.
Doms's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jempsa cracks Doms with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jempsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Doms is squirming around nicely.
Doms can't escape the position.
Jempsa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Doms hang on?
Jempsa is landing with some decent strikes but Doms is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jempsa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doms?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doms's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Doms lands with a nice body kick.
Doms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Doms tenderised Jempsa's leg. Jempsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Doms - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Doms.
Doms is looking to land body kicks.
Jempsa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Doms throws a front kick that sends Jempsa stumbling back into the cage.
Jempsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doms circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doms scores with a nice body kick.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Doms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Doms manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doms quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Frankie Doms has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Doms stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Doms throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Doms!
Jempsa landing a few strikes.
Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Doms to see if he's OK.
Jempsa grinds an elbow into Doms's temple.
Doms is looking to reverse the position.
Jempsa grinds an elbow into Doms's temple.
Doms is trying to get back to half guard.
Doms wants to control but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Doms is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa works to advance to full mount. Doms defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jempsa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doms looks a forlorn figure. #T2#
Doms is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doms is trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jempsa cracks Doms with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jempsa prevents Doms from getting the reversal.
Jempsa lands with some strikes.
Jempsa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Doms tries to hold on but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Doms keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jempsa lands a big shot there that rocks Doms but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T3#
Jempsa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#Doms is rocked!
Doms tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Doms can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jempsa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Doms throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jempsa. What's that going to do exactly?
Doms is working to get back to half guard.
Doms slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jempsa wants to take a breather but Doms is having none of it.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
Jempsa drops an elbow to the side of Doms's head.
Frankie Doms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Doms looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jempsa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doms with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Doms is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doms is not content to let Jempsa control the position.
Doms punching from the bottom.
Doms is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doms seems to have got his legs back now.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doms keeps working.
Ground and pound from Jempsa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jempsa 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RRFC Challengers 34
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Stefano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jempsa slips a straight right by Stefano.#TD#
Jempsa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stefano sprawls well initially but Jempsa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stefano pushes Jempsa off looking to stand but Jempsa dives back in and keeps control.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard.
Jempsa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa cracks Stefano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T1#
Jempsa landing strikes from the mount and Stefano is in trouble!
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stefano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jempsa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jempsa breaks from Stefano's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jempsa in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #ROC#
Stefano is rocked!
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stefano is still in real trouble! Can Jempsa finish him?
Stefano seems to have recovered his senses.
Stefano wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jempsa lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T2#
Jempsa working the ground and pound effectively.
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jempsa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stefano?
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stefano is trying to stand.#T3#
Jempsa lands a nice shot to the head.
Jempsa looking to finish Stefano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stefano!
Jempsa lands a big shot to the head and Stefano winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!
An out of breath Konichiwa Jempsa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RRFC Fight Night 27
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jempsa.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jempsa with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Jempsa throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Jempsa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jempsa with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Jempsa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease.
Jempsa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa lands the left hand.#T1#
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Jempsa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jempsa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Jempsa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Jempsa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jempsa shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jempsa. Jempsa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mario Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Diaz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Jempsa loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz throws a right hand that Jempsa ducks under and follows up with a left that Jempsa also avoids with ease.
And Jempsa tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jempsa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Jempsa.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jempsa showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Jempsa is controlling him #ES#
Diaz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jempsa is on him like a limpet, forcing Diaz back against the cage.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Jempsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a three punch combo that has Jempsa backing up. Jempsa nods at Diaz to acknowledge the strikes.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Diaz stalks Jempsa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jempsa's face. Jempsa staggers backwards, shaken.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Jempsa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Donk. Diaz catches Jempsa right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Jempsa misses with a straight left. #T1#
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jempsa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Diaz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Diaz tries to bum rush Jempsa with a series of wild strikes but Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jempsa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Jempsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jempsa can do to turn this around?
Jempsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Mario Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Jempsa is breathing heavily.#T2##KD#
Diaz drops Jempsa with a beautiful combination! Jempsa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Diaz is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Jempsa is rocked!
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!
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz cracks Jempsa with an open hand slap.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Jempsa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jempsa!
Jempsa slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jempsa.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad. #T4#
Jab from Diaz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jempsa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mario Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diaz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
That has opened up Konichiwa Jempsa's cut even more.
Jempsa takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Jempsa feints the counter takedown.
Jempsa moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Diaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diaz continues to drive forward.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Mario Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Jempsa dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
Jempsa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Diaz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Diaz throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Diaz rushes Jempsa and presses him up against the cage.
Jempsa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diaz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Jempsa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Jempsa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz wants to stand but Jempsa is controlling the position. #ES#
Diaz scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Jempsa shoots in.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Nice shot by Diaz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Jempsa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jempsa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mario Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
Jempsa just misses with a punch to the body.
Jempsa keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jempsa on the side of the head.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jempsa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diaz works over Jempsa's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa is dominant here and he's now got Diaz's back!
Konichiwa Jempsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Jempsa is looking for the choke from the back position but Diaz is controlling his hands well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RRFC Challengers 28
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1#
Jempsa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mokete counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Jempsa.
Mokete takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Jempsa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mokete takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jempsa grinds an elbow into Mokete's temple.
Mokete is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Mokete has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jempsa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Mokete patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Mokete is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T1#
Mokete has the hooks in. Jempsa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Mokete just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Mokete has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jempsa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Mokete looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Mokete looking to break Jempsa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jempsa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mokete will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Mokete is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jempsa is defending well though. Mokete let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Mokete goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Jempsa escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T2#
Mokete on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jempsa is taking a breather. Mokete says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Jempsa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mokete tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jempsa working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Mokete trying to control here.
Jempsa moves nicely into side control.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mokete is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jempsa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Mokete is defending well. #T4#
Mokete tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Mokete trying to hold on to Jempsa's head to control him but Jempsa postures up.
Mokete is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jempsa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mokete tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Mokete is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa 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##TD2#
Jempsa gets a takedown into half guard.
Mokete gets back to full guard.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Mokete looking for subs off his back but Jempsa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mokete tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokete is controlling Jempsa's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Jempsa lands strikes from half guard.
Jempsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mokete with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mokete has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Mokete looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
Jempsa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mokete wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Mokete on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jempsa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mokete wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa slips a nice elbow through Mokete's hands, connecting with Mokete's forehead.
Mokete trying to control but Jempsa postures up.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Mokete moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Mokete is keeping the position.
Jempsa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Mokete had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jempsa defends it easily.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Mokete looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jempsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mokete striking off his back but it's not causing Jempsa any problems.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mokete controls Jempsa momentarily but Jempsa frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Mokete has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mokete misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mokete on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jempsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jempsa working Mokete over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Jempsa there. #SUB#
Mokete actively working from the bottom here.
Mokete has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jempsa is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mokete tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Mokete is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mokete taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Mokete looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jempsa working over Mokete with some ground and pound. Mokete looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alexander Mokete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Mokete's temple.
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jempsa is continuing to stall.
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mokete is looking to control Jempsa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mokete avoid being mounted?#T3#
Jempsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mokete is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mokete is trying to hold Jempsa in close to prevent damage but Jempsa has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Mokete wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mokete trying to control but Jempsa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mokete but Mokete pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jempsa ducks under a wild hook from Mokete.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Jempsa dives in for a single leg takedown but Mokete sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alexander Mokete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Mokete tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jempsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mokete.
Nice jab there from Mokete.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Mokete saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mokete looks to score with a jab to the body but Jempsa is just out of range.
Mokete ducks right into an uppercut from Jempsa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mokete misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Jempsa counters with a takedown into side control.
Mokete being controlled for a moment.
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mokete is looking to regain half guard here but Jempsa keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jempsa 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: RRFC Challengers 26
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Vidal, which made it look bad. #TD#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into Vidal's guard.
Jempsa looking to sit in guard and control but Vidal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Jempsa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jempsa tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jempsa holds on and takes a little breather.
Vidal advances position into side control!
Vidal working the strikes but Jempsa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is looking to control Vidal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jempsa avoid being mounted?
Vidal works his way into side control.
Vidal misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Vidal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jempsa wants to control but Vidal postures up.
Vidal working the head and body with strikes.
Jempsa is looking to reverse the position.
Vidal trying to control the position but Jempsa is working away.
Vidal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jempsa's legs.
Jempsa struggling a bit here.
Vidal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Vidal is looking to take a break and control but Jempsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vidal controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Vidal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jempsa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Vidal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jempsa isn't going anywhere.#T3#
Jempsa sneaks back into half guard.
Jempsa gets back to full guard.
Vidal preventing the sweep.
Vidal with a nice head shot there.
Jempsa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jempsa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jempsa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Vidal trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Vidal tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Jempsa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa winds up and cracks Vidal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Vidal is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Vidal dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vidal misses with a combination #TD#
and Jempsa counters with a single leg into guard. Vidal didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Vidal working for a triangle but Jempsa defends it easily.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving.
Vidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Vidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jempsa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Vidal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jempsa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jempsa scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Vidal is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #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.
Vidal controls Jempsa momentarily but Jempsa frees himself.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving.
Vidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vidal closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vidal is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Vidal circles away and we're back to standing.
Vidal unleashes a big counter combination but Jempsa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vidal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jempsa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jempsa. Vidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vidal as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Vidal as he connects with a hook.
Vidal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Vidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jempsa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Vidal counter with a right hand.
Vidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vidal manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Vidal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left and a right from Vidal both land. Nice combination. #KD2#
Vidal lands a left and a right that sends Jempsa crashing to the canvas! Vidal dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Jempsa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa is looking to improve his position but Vidal isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Jempsa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vidal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jempsa is looking to escape.
Jempsa seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##SUB2#
Vidal has control of Jempsa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jempsa regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Vidal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jempsa has worked his arm free - good work by Jempsa!
You can see the frustration on Jempsa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Vidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vidal wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vidal is trying to stand up here but Jempsa is controlling him well.
Jempsa trying to control from half guard but Vidal is working away.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Vidal is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal trying to control here.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vidal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Vidal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vidal throws a jab when Jempsa was well out of range.
Vidal tries to bum rush Jempsa with a series of wild strikes but Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vidal swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Vidal. #CUT2#
Konichiwa Jempsa's cut is getting worse.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vidal manages to avoid it.
Jempsa blocks a jab.
Vidal misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Vidal.
Vidal throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Jempsa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jempsa with a nice head shot there.
Vidal keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Vidal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vidal has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vidal is trying to control the position but Jempsa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jorge Vidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Vidal sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jempsa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vidal.
A nice combination there by Vidal. #CUT2#
Konichiwa Jempsa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jempsa dives in and grabs Vidal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vidal pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
Vidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vidal swinging wildly here.
Jempsa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Jempsa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jempsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jempsa circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Vidal really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Jempsa gets a double leg takedown into Vidal's guard.#SUB2#
Jempsa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vidal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jempsa has managed to get both his arms back between Vidal's legs - danger averted.
Vidal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jempsa controls the pace.
Jempsa scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vidal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jorge Vidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Vidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Vidal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jempsa is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Vidal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jempsa prevents Vidal from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Jempsa passes into half guard.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Vidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Jempsa there.
Vidal is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vidal looking for submissions off his back.
Vidal has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Jempsa wants to take a breather but Vidal is having none of it.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Vidal is staying active underneath Jempsa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vidal tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jempsa lands a nice short elbow.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vidal is concentrating on defense, preventing Jempsa from advancing position.
Vidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Vidal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vidal lands a jab-cross combination.
Jorge Vidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jempsa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vidal.
Vidal throws a series of punches but Jempsa moves out of range. #TD#
Vidal gets caught napping as Jempsa dives in and scores a takedown. Vidal manages to retain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa had his way with Jorge Vidal in that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa'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!
#R5#
Vidal swinging wildly here. #TD#
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into Vidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Vidal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jempsa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jempsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Jempsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jempsa is controlling him.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jempsa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jempsa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jempsa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vidal keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa is in close to Vidal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jempsa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
Vidal wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vidal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vidal wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB2#
Jempsa is posturing up here but Vidal has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jempsa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jempsa has to tap! Slick submission there by Vidal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Vidal!
Jorge Vidal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RRFC 23: Pandens vs Tomcic
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Molloway darts in looking for a takedown but Jempsa gets double underhooks and turns Molloway into the cage.
Molloway throws the kick towards the body but Jempsa avoids it.
Jempsa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Molloway counters with a nice kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molloway. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Molloway seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Molloway's guard.
Jempsa is standing up over Molloway. Molloway looks to escape but Jempsa dives into side control. #REVR#
Molloway struggling a bit here.
Molloway tries to escape but Jempsa is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa is chipping away with strikes.
Molloway seems a little lost for a moment, as Jempsa dominates the positioning.
Molloway taking a bit of punishment here - Jempsa scoring with strikes.
Molloway tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Molloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jempsa scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Jempsa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jempsa working the ground and pound from side control.
Jempsa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Molloway tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.
Molloway is working hard here to advance position.
Jempsa controls the position.
Check out the look on Jempsa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Molloway is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
Jempsa trying to control the action but Molloway just sinks the hooks in. #T2##SUB#
Molloway is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jempsa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jempsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Molloway's guard. Nice work there by Jempsa. #SUB#
Molloway looking for subs off his back but Jempsa has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Molloway looking for submissions off his back.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Jempsa is nestled in close to Molloway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molloway wants to get back to full guard.
Jempsa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Molloway wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Jempsa wants to pass to mount but Molloway is defending the position. #T4#
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Molloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molloway wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy.
Molloway tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Molloway actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molloway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jempsa is working away from the top position though.
Molloway looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Molloway tries to clinch but Jempsa is having none of it.
Molloway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molloway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Molloway wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jempsa controlling the action here. #SUB#
Molloway actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Molloway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway wants to get back to full guard.
Molloway wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Molloway is looking to improve his position.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Jempsa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Molloway is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jempsa connects with a couple of short punches.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Molloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Jempsa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molloway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jempsa has managed to get both his arms back between Molloway's legs - danger averted.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
Jempsa is continuing to stall.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Molloway throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jempsa escapes and throws Molloway's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jempsa is staying tight to Molloway's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Molloway tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.
Molloway pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Molloway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Molloway actively working from the bottom here.
Molloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jempsa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jempsa trying to pass the guard but Molloway defending well.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa is nestled in close to Molloway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molloway is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jempsa wants to free his trapped foot but Molloway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Molloway fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Molloway gets caught napping as Jempsa dives in and scores a takedown. Molloway manages to retain guard.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Molloway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jempsa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jempsa with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Molloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Molloway looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jempsa has picked Molloway up and slammed him! Molloway can't keep hold of the triangle and Jempsa manages to pass to side control!
Molloway wants to control but Jempsa postures up.
Molloway is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hax Molloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Molloway's face as Jempsa controls the position.
Molloway is looking to reverse the position.
Molloway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Molloway is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jempsa taking a breather here.
Molloway is trying to control Jempsa's posture but Jempsa avoids it.
Molloway is looking for a sweep.#T3#
The referee asks Jempsa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jempsa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Molloway is trying to control Jempsa's posture but Jempsa avoids it.
Molloway tries to improve position but can't.
Molloway taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Jempsa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The adventures of Jempsa the control monster continue. Boring.
Molloway is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Jempsa in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jempsa staying calm.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Molloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Molloway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Molloway trying to remain calm as Jempsa controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konichiwa Jempsa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Molloway manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jempsa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!

Event: RRFC Challengers 19
Date: Dec 11, 2019

#R1#
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jempsa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lban.
Jempsa throws a right and a left that Lban avoids nicely.
Jempsa misses with a takedown
and Lban counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt
and Lban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garaile Lban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Lban lands a nice hook to Jempsa's body. Jempsa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Lban gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Lban throws out a powerful jab.
Jempsa fails with the takedown.
Jempsa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jempsa.
Jempsa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lban swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jempsa swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Lban scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Konichiwa Jempsa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jempsa looks for a takedown but Lban sprawls well.
It looked like Lban was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jempsa.
Lban blocks a jab.
Lban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lban scores with a jab to the body.
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Lban circles away easily
and Lban counters with a nice body shot.
Jempsa throws a body punch but Lban moves out of range.
Jempsa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lban lands a body shot.
Garaile Lban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jempsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lban circles away.
Lban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jempsa shoots in but no luck this time.
Jempsa looks winded!
Jempsa takes one on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Konichiwa Jempsa's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
As Jempsa looks to move away, Lban throws a big counter combo but Jempsa just gets out of the way.#T2#
Lban misses the shot to the body.
Lban is looking to wear down Jempsa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jempsa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jempsa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jempsa looks for a takedown but Lban sprawls well.
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot.
Lban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jempsa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jempsa has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jempsa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lban lands with a good body shot.
Jempsa misses the body punch
and Lban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lban lands a body shot.
Lban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Lban moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jempsa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lban. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Lban.
Lban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jempsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lban.
Lban cracks a nice hook into Jempsa's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lban. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lban works over Jempsa's head and body with a nice combination.
Jempsa takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lban cracks Jempsa with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Konichiwa Jempsa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Lban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Lban counters with a nice body shot.
Jempsa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Jempsa is rocked!#T4#
Lban cracks Jempsa with a hook to the temple - Jempsa is on wobbly legs here! Lban swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jempsa falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lban wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garaile Lban!
A relieved looking Garaile Lban 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: RRFC Fight Night London
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Dash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dash. Jempsa shrugs it off though.
Dash has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Dash.
Jempsa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jempsa tries to avoid it but Dash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jempsa to the ground. Jempsa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Dash is predictable there
and Jempsa counters with a one-two to the body.
Dash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Dash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #TD#
Jempsa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jempsa lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jempsa stops Dash from standing up.
Jempsa throws a big elbow that misses.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Dash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jempsa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jempsa stays in close to Dash's body and controls the position. #T1#
Jempsa is in close to Dash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa distracts Dash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dash has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.
Dash wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jempsa works over Dash with some ground and pound from guard.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jempsa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dash's guard. #T2#
Jempsa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Dash tries to kick Jempsa off but Jempsa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dash has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jempsa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dash looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
Jempsa is nestled in close to Dash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jempsa winds up and cracks Dash with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Dash is looking to escape.
Jempsa not doing much here.
Jempsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Jempsa stops Dash from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD#
Dash tries to sprawl but Jempsa drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Dash kicks off Jempsa and gets to his feet.
Dash misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dash enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jempsa prevents Dash from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dash was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dash wants to stand and escape but Jempsa is having none of it.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dash can do to turn this around?
Jempsa works over Dash with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Dash is looking to stand up but Jempsa isn't so interested in that idea.
Jempsa cracks Dash with a solid left hand.
Jempsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jempsa stops Dash from standing up.
Jempsa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jempsa passes into half guard.
Jempsa working Dash over with strikes.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jempsa works his way into side control.
Dash takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Jempsa working the ground and pound.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jempsa lands some shots froms side control.
Dash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dash wants to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Jempsa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jempsa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dash is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dash pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jempsa landing strikes.
Jempsa lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Jempsa cracks Dash with a big elbow.
Dash pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jempsa is working Dash over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Dash is working from the bottom.
Jempsa controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jempsa takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD#
Jempsa gets a takedown into half guard.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jempsa passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Jempsa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jempsa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dash looks a forlorn figure.
Jempsa with the ground and pound from mount. #T1#
Jempsa lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Dash is rocked!
Dash's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dash is still in real trouble! Can Jempsa finish him?
Jempsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jempsa postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dash badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jempsa around the waist but Jempsa pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jempsa is the winner by TKO! Jempsa jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!

Event: RRFC 13: Haskins vs Kholin
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Dos Santos with the counter takedown but Jempsa avoids it easily.#TD#
Dos Santos gets caught napping as Jempsa dives in and scores a takedown. Dos Santos manages to retain guard.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Jempsa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jempsa has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Santos's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dos Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jempsa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dos Santos.
Jempsa lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Dos Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa working the ground and pound.
Dos Santos tries to buck Jempsa off but Jempsa is having none of it.
Jempsa is staying tight to Dos Santos's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Dos Santos tries to bench press Jempsa off him but Jempsa keeps the position.
Dos Santos regains half guard.
Jempsa not doing much here.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jempsa moves into full mount! Dos Santos won't be happy about that!
Jempsa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.#T2#
Dos Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jempsa lands a nice shot to the head.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Jempsa controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jempsa passes to side control.
Jempsa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jempsa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dos Santos will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dos Santos is trying to improve his position.
Jempsa working the ground and pound. #T3#
Jempsa looks up at the clock and then as Dos Santos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jempsa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jempsa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dos Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Dos Santos has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jempsa prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.#T4#
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Jempsa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dos Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but Jempsa has passed to side control!
Jempsa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dos Santos down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos trying to remain calm as Jempsa controls from the top position.
Dos Santos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a takedown but Dos Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jempsa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Dos Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Jempsa feints and as Dos Santos raises his hands in defense, Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jempsa passes into half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jempsa jumps into side control!#T1#
Dos Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
Dos Santos gets his hands free as Jempsa looks to control. #SUB2#
Dos Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dos Santos struggling to land strikes to the head as Jempsa covers up.
Jempsa is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Dos Santos 's hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jempsa tries to hold on but Dos Santos postures up.
Jempsa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dos Santos with good strikes from the mount here!
Dos Santos throws some wild stikes that Jempsa manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Jempsa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jempsa looks a forlorn figure.
Jempsa is looking to get to half guard.
Jempsa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jempsa blocking the ground and pound.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos looking to finish with strikes here!
Jempsa is looking to improve his position but Dos Santos isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Dos Santos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jempsa turns into him and now he's in Dos Santos's guard.
Jempsa stays in close to Dos Santos's body and controls the position. #T3#
Jempsa forces his way into half guard.
Dos Santos has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Jempsa content to control rather than advance.
Jempsa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Nice strikes from Jempsa there.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
Jempsa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruno Dos Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Dos Santos.
Jempsa has a takedown stuffed.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Jempsa pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Jempsa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Jempsa continues to stall.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Dos Santos's temple.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back.
Jempsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Santos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jempsa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jempsa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jempsa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jempsa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jempsa slips a nice elbow through Dos Santos's hands, connecting with Dos Santos's forehead.
Jempsa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Dos Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dos Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jempsa distracts Dos Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jempsa.#SUB2#
Dos Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jempsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!

Event: RRFC Challengers 9
Date: Sep 18, 2019

#R1#
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been hearing reports that Jempsa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lewis shoots in but Jempsa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
Jempsa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Jempsa avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jempsa is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Jempsa wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Jempsa keeps moving.
Jempsa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Jempsa is retaining full guard.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lewis trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Jempsa.
Konichiwa Jempsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Lewis.
Jempsa shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jempsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Jempsa sprawls well.
Jempsa scores with a nice right hand.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Jempsa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jempsa as he avoids it easily.
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Jempsa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jempsa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Jempsa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jempsa is in close to Lewis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Jempsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet. #SUB2#
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Jempsa defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lewis working for a triangle but Jempsa defends it easily. #SUB2#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jempsa works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Jempsa dives in and scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Jempsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jempsa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lewis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jempsa escapes and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewis tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is trying to escape the position but Jempsa is controlling the position.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working. #T1#
Lewis stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lewis regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Lewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jempsa is working away from the top position though.
Jempsa wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Jempsa is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
Lewis is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis looking to control. #SUB2#
Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jempsa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jempsa defends well.
Jempsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Lewis has his foot on Jempsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jempsa works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa cracks Lewis with a solid left hand.
Jempsa looking to pass the guard.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jempsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewis managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jempsa lands a nice looking body shot.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jempsa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lewis.
Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Konichiwa Jempsa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jempsa looking to control but instead Lewis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Jempsa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lewis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa looks up at the clock and then as Lewis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jempsa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Lewis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
Lewis trying to control momentarily. #T1#
Jempsa trying to control the hands but Lewis breaks the grip.
Lewis lands shots from the back.
Jempsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lewis's guard. Nice work there by Jempsa. #SUB2#
Lewis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jempsa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lewis.
Jempsa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Jempsa taking a breather here. #T2#
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Jempsa is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Jempsa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Lewis wants to sweep here but Jempsa controlling him for the moment.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Jempsa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Jempsa avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jempsa scoring with some ground and pound.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lewis's head.#SUB2#
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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 Konichiwa Jempsa.
I think Jempsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!

Event: RRFC Challengers 6
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and bounces McCrae off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
McCrae looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jempsa is defending well. McCrae quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jempsa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McCrae celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius McCrae!

Event: RRFC 3 Malikov vs Liberti
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Thirkell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jempsa defends well.
Jempsa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thirkell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Thirkell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jempsa stays in close to Thirkell's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Thirkell working for a triangle but Jempsa defends it easily.
Jempsa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jempsa is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Thirkell wants to hit a switch here but Jempsa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thirkell there!
Jempsa controlling from the full mount.
Jempsa looking to finish Thirkell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thirkell!
Jempsa trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Jempsa avoids the attempt from Thirkell to control.
Jempsa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thirkell hang on?
Thirkell tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jempsa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jempsa looking to finish Thirkell with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thirkell!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thirkell is working to get back to half guard.
Jempsa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jempsa lands a big elbow.
Jempsa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thirkell is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Thirkell is squirming around nicely.
Thirkell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thirkell trying to control but Jempsa postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thirkell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jempsa drops an elbow to the side of Thirkell's head.
Jempsa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Thirkell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thirkell looks winded!
Jempsa content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thirkell keeps working.
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jempsa not doing much here.
Thirkell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jempsa manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thirkell regains half guard.
Thirkell is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Jempsa rushes Thirkell and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Jempsa tightens his grip and picks Thirkell up, before dumping him to the ground. Thirkell manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Thirkell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jempsa landing with the ground and pound.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Thirkell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Thirkell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thirkell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thirkell keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jempsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thirkell's head.
Jempsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jempsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thirkell trying to keep a closed guard but Jempsa is proving a slippery customer.
Jempsa scoring with some ground and pound.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thirkell's head.#T2#
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thirkell can do to turn this around?
Thirkell keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa landing with the ground and pound.
Jempsa is in close to Thirkell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Thirkell keeps moving.
Jempsa stands and throws Thirkell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thirkell is breathing heavily.#T3#
Jempsa lands a nice forearm strike.
Jempsa scoring with punches and elbows.
Jempsa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jempsa scoring with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jempsa is working Thirkell over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thirkell takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jempsa is staying tight to Thirkell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Thirkell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thirkell wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well. #T4#
Jempsa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jempsa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thirkell for as long as he can get away with.
Jempsa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thirkell!
Jempsa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jempsa landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jempsa content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jempsa lands a couple of digs.
Jempsa lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Thirkell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jempsa is aware though and is defending well.
Jempsa cracks Thirkell with a solid left hand.
Jempsa with a nice head shot there.
Jempsa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Thirkell is rocked!#SUB2#
Thirkell looking for a guillotine here but Jempsa defends easily.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thirkell is still in real trouble! Can Jempsa finish him?
Thirkell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Thirkell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jempsa escapes and throws Thirkell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thirkell seems to have recovered his senses.
Thirkell tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Jempsa landing a few strikes.
Jempsa is staying tight to Thirkell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jempsa lands a few punches from side control.
Thirkell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thirkell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jempsa cracks Thirkell with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jempsa immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Thirkell is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jempsa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Nunez or perhaps it was just good defense by Jempsa, which made it look bad.
Jempsa stalks Nunez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nunez's face. Nunez staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into Nunez's guard.
Jempsa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jempsa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jempsa is working Nunez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nunez has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.
Nunez trying to control the position.
Jempsa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nunez's guard.
Jempsa stalling. #T1#
Jempsa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jempsa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#
Nunez is rocked!
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Nunez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jempsa lands a big elbow - Nunez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jempsa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2019

#R1#
Cooke misses with a takedown attempt - Jempsa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Jempsa has Cooke up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Jempsa pulls Cooke into guard. #SUB2#
Jempsa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cooke defends it easily.
Jempsa pulls Cooke in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke prevents Jempsa from getting back to his feet.
Jempsa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooke is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Cooke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jempsa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cooke has Jempsa in his guard.#REVB#
Jempsa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cooke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jempsa landing with the ground and pound.
Jempsa looking to sit in guard and control but Cooke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jempsa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jempsa wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Jempsa pulls Cooke in to control the position.
Cooke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jempsa's guard.
Jempsa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa looking for a sweep. Not yet Jempsa, not yet.
Cooke is fighting to break Jempsa's control of his arms but Jempsa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooke circles away.#CL2#
Jempsa moves into the clinch.
Jempsa has Cooke pressed against the cage, preventing Cooke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jempsa gets underhooks to prevent Cooke's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Jempsa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cooke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jempsa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jempsa works over Cooke with some ground and pound from guard.
Jempsa stands up over Cooke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jempsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cooke is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
Jempsa is in close to Cooke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jempsa passes into half guard.
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Cooke is rocked!
Jempsa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cooke!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Cooke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Jempsa looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cooke covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Jempsa tries for a takedown but Guerrero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guerrero dives in for a single leg takedown but Jempsa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guerrero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jempsa. That did some damage!#TD2#
Jempsa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guerrero on his heels. He'll look to pass Guerrero's guard now, I'm sure.
Jempsa looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Guerrero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jempsa stacks Guerrero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jempsa!
Guerrero really is a fat lump.
Jempsa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Guerrero down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Guerrero is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jempsa is controlling him well.
Jempsa wants to stand but Guerrero is controlling his arm.
Jempsa looks up at the clock and then as Guerrero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jempsa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Jempsa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Guerrero tries to bench press Jempsa off him but Jempsa keeps the position. #SUB2#
Jempsa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guerrero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Jempsa controls the position.
Jempsa lands a nice forearm strike.
Guerrero is trying to improve his position.
Guerrero sneaks back into half guard.
Jempsa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Jempsa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Guerrero wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa is nestled in close to Guerrero, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Jempsa is working for a kimura but Guerrero is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Jempsa is looking for a kimura here.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Guerrero tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Guerrero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guerrero is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Guerrero's temple. #SUB2#
Jempsa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guerrero sees it coming and defends easily.
Guerrero is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
Jempsa trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Jempsa lands a couple of elbows.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Guerrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jempsa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jempsa wants to stand up but Guerrero is controlling him.
Jempsa is looking to sweep but instead, Guerrero has passed into half guard.
Guerrero slows the pace down in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jempsa can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Jempsa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Guerrero did well to prevent Jempsa getting side control.
Guerrero is trying to stand up here but Jempsa is controlling him well.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Guerrero actively working from the bottom here.
Guerrero trying to hold on to Jempsa's head to control him but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guerrero is looking to improve his position.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Jempsa.
Ground and pound from Jempsa. #T1#
Jempsa stops Guerrero from getting back to his feet.
Jempsa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guerrero is trying to get back to full guard.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jempsa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jempsa drops an elbow to the side of Guerrero's head.
Jempsa lands strikes from half guard.
Guerrero on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jempsa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guerrero with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jempsa working over Guerrero with some ground and pound. Guerrero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Guerrero is rocked!
Jempsa working Guerrero over with strikes.
Oh Guerrero is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jempsa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB2#
Guerrero is defending against the submission attempts here by Jempsa.
Jempsa is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Guerrero is hurt! He's hurt bad - Jempsa fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Guerrero from any more punishment! Congratulations to Jempsa! Great finish!

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

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