Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2024

#R1#
Fox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mugshot.#CUT#It looks like Platinum Fox has been cut.
Mugshot slips a jab and a cross from Fox.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Mugshot.
Fox tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fox scoring well with a low kick there.
Mugshot scores with a hook.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fox lands a high kick!
Mugshot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mugshot 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Fox - just one landing.
Mugshot just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox staying out of range there.
Fox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Mugshot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fox stalks Mugshot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mugshot's face. Mugshot staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Fox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fox with a hook.
Mugshot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mugshot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Mugshot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fox lands a really nice looking cross but Mugshot seems unphased.
Mugshot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mugshot misses the shot to the body.
Mugshot throws a body shot but no joy.
Fox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mugshot with a body shot.
Fox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mugshot.
Fox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice combination there by Fox.
Fox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Fox lands a head shot.
Mugshot is looking to clinch.
Fox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mugshot at a distance. #TD2#
Fox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fox is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mugshot is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Fox just content to control the position.
Mugshot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fox on the ground.
Fox is chipping away with strikes.
Mugshot wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Fox has hold of Mugshot's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mugshot seems comfortable defending it but Fox has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mugshot is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mugshot is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fox couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Platinum Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2024

#R1#
Fox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fox throws out a powerful jab.
Legend Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fox scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fox connects with a jab.
Legend Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Legend Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legend Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Fox cracks Legend Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Fox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD2#
Fox moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Legend Jr goes down! Can Fox finish him!?#ROC2#Legend Jr is rocked!
Fox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Legend Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fox sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Legend Jr's guard.
Legend Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Legend Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Fox is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Fox with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Legend Jr can't escape the position. #T1##SUB2#
Fox working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fox trying to control but Legend Jr is having none of it.
Legend Jr regains half guard.
Fox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fox is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Legend Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fox seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Legend Jr's coaches at 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.
Fox working over Legend Jr with some ground and pound. Legend Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fox moves into full mount! Legend Jr won't be happy about that!
Fox controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Fox with a couple of short strikes.
Fox working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legend Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.
Fox controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legend Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fox landing strikes from the mount.
Fox postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Legend Jr is out cold - huge knockout for Fox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Platinum Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legend Jr.
Legend Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Legend Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fox.
Legend Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Legend Jr takes one on the button.
Fox throws a leg kick which misses Legend Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Legend Jr tries to avoid it.
Legend Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Fox.
Fox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Legend Jr's hands.
Legend Jr takes one to the chin there.
Legend Jr moves to clinch but Fox breaks away #TD2#
and Fox counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Legend Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Legend Jr's legs - danger averted.
Fox chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fox looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fox is pushing down on Legend Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Legend Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Fox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Fox 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.
Fox performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fox drops an elbow to the side of Legend Jr's head.
Fox works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Fox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Legend Jr's coaches at 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.#T2#
Fox scores with punches from side control.
Fox advances to full mount.
Fox controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Legend Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Fox working the ground and pound effectively.
Fox tries to control but Legend Jr wriggling away.
Fox controlling his opponent.
Fox looking to finish Legend Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Legend Jr!#ROC2#Legend Jr is rocked!
Legend Jr is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Fox swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Platinum Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024

#R1#
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Fox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Platinum Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai slips under a jab.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Fox cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chai tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land. #TD#
Chai wants the takedown. Fox is fighting it off but Chai persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fox's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
Chai pushing down on Fox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Fox defends it. #SUB#
Fox is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai. #SUB#
Chai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fox works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Chai has gone for a leg lock! Fox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chai's guard.#REVB##T2#
Fox passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fox trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fox tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fox is working Chai over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fox works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fox tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Fox is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Fox is trying to work for a kimura but Chai is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fox is aware though and is defending well.
Chai 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.#SUB#
Chai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fox defends it easily.#T4#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Fox from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox throws an elbow that misses. Chai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fox's guard. Nice move by Chai!#REVR#
Chai trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox trying to control the position.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Fox is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Platinum Fox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai slips a straight right by Fox.
Fox looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Platinum Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai slips a jab from Fox.
Chai tries to bum rush Fox with a series of wild strikes but Fox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fox misses with a straight left.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Fox.
Fox throws a big shot that misses.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Fox swinging wildly here.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Fox throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fox misses the jab.
Fox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
letting Fox counter with a right hand.
Fox throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Chai's head and hops out.
Chai connects with the punch.
Fox scores with a punch to the head.
Fox misses with a straight right.
Chai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fox swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Fox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Fox is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Fox is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fox is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fox trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Fox is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chai reverses the position - he's now on top in Fox's guard.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving. #T3#
Chai stays in close to Fox's body and controls the position.
Chai wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fox holds on and takes a little breather.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fox slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fox misses with a straight right.
Chai connects with a right hand. Fox shakes it off.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai moves away from the strike by Fox.
Fox wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Fox ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Fox misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Platinum Fox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chai prevents a body shot from Fox.
Fox is looking to control Chai's arms but Chai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fox has his back to the cage.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Fox.
Chai works on Fox's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands a right hand.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chai tries to work over Fox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fox has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Fox.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Platinum Fox has been cut.#TD#
Chai pulls Fox into guard.
Chai is trying to control the position but Fox postures up.
Fox trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fox is aware though and is defending well.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chai trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
Fox wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Fox bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Fox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fox has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Olyksandr Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chai looking to control. #SUB#
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai wants to sweep here but Fox controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Fox passes Chai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fox keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fox looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fox is aware though and is defending well.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fox advances position into side control!
Fox is looking to take a break and control but Chai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fox scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Fox wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Platinum Fox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fox tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face as Fox controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olyksandr Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fox 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2023

#R1#
Fox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Fox cracks Fujimoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fox throws a looping overhand right but Fujimoto ducks down to avoid it.
Fox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fujimotos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fox tests Fujimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fujimoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Fujimoto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fujimoto staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fujimoto! But no joy.
Fox scores with a one two! Fujimoto had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Fox scores with a shot to the body.
Fox scores with a three punch combo!
Fujimoto moves away from the strike by Fox.
Fujimoto slips under a jab.
It seemed like Fujimoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Fujimoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Fujimoto looks to move away, Fox throws a big counter combo but Fujimoto just gets out of the way.
Fox lands a head shot.
Gyukosho Fujimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox dives in and grabs Fujimoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fujimoto pushes down on Fox's head and hops out.
Fox moves away from the strike by Fujimoto.
Platinum Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fujimoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fox finds it's way round the side to connect with Fujimoto's head.
Fox with a hook.
A jab from Fujimoto misses.
Fox with a nice cross.
Fox throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox scores with a jab.#T2#
Fujimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fox moves away.
Fujimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox throwing a counter right hand but Fujimoto manages to avoid it.
Fox scores with a jab.
Fox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fox catches Fujimoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fox lands a right hook to the body.
Fujimoto misses with a looping right.
Fox connects with a right hand. Fujimoto shakes it off.
A lazy left from Fox finds it's target.
Fujimoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fox throws a right hand that Fujimoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujimoto also avoids with ease.
Fujimoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fox scores with a jab.#T3#
Good exchange - Fox coming out on top.
Fujimoto misses with a left hand
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fox lands a jab to Fujimoto's midsection.
Fox scores with a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
Fujimoto swings for the body but Fox moves out of range.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fox lands with a nice combination. Fujimoto backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto walks into a jab.
Fujimoto throws a head kick but Fox moves out of range.
Fox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #KD#
Fox cracks Fujimoto with a big right hand and Fujimoto goes down!#ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fox passes to side control.
Fujimoto looks winded!
Fujimoto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fox is chipping away with strikes.
Fox throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fox wants to control but Fujimoto is keeping him busy.
Fox looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fujimoto is avoiding damage well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox landing a few strikes.
Fox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujimoto keeps working.
Fox taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Platinum Fox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fujimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Fox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fujimoto under the eye.
Fox tests Fujimoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fox scores with a punch to the head.
Fujimoto loads up on a big right hand but Fox slips the punch.
Platinum Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.#TD#
Fujimoto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fox to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Fox pushing down on Fujimoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fox controlling the action here.
Fox trying to control the action but Fujimoto is working from the bottom.
Fujimoto pushes Fox off looking to stand but Fox dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fox works his way into side control.
Fox advances nicely into full mount.
Fox lands a nice shot to the head.
You get the feeling that Fujimoto really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fox in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T2#
Fox looking to control but Fujimoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fox looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fox looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fujimoto is trying to stand up.
Fox scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fox cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Platinum Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox content just to control the position here.
Fox is stalling here but it's allowed Fujimoto to get half guard.
Fox missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Fox seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Fox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fujimoto pushes Fox off looking to stand but Fox dives back in and keeps control.
Fox moves nicely into side control.
Fox advances to mount.
Fujimoto really wants to buck Fox off and get back to his feet.
Fox is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fujimoto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fox lands a nice shot to the head.
Fujimoto is still in real trouble! Can Fox finish him?
Fujimoto is breathing heavily.#T4#
Fox postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fujimoto in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fujimoto to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Platinum Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2023

#R1#
Jookiba tries for a takedown but Fox circles away easily
and Fox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Fox rushes Jookiba and presses him up against the cage.
Jookiba takes a shot to the head.
Jookiba tries to land knees in the clinch but Fox avoids the damage to the body.
Fox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fox lands a right hand.
Fox stalling the fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fox lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Fox floors Jookiba with a big punch on the inside! Jookiba is trying to recover but Fox dives into side control. #ROC#Jookiba is rocked!#SUB#
Fox is working to tighten his grip on Jookiba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jookiba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fox is really squeezing tight and eventually Jookiba passes out! Fox breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Platinum Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Fox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Fox has hold of Stevenson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stevenson seems comfortable defending it but Fox has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stevenson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stevenson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fox couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Platinum Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Fox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Island takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Mason Island has been cut.#TD2#
Fox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Fox has an Americana. Island didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Fox is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Fox hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Platinum Fox!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2021

#R1##TD#
Galute gets a takedown into half guard.
Galute missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fox wants to get back to full guard.
Fox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galute's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galute's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fox's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Fox has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Galute is in real trouble here. Fox gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Galute is tapping out! Fox wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Platinum Fox!
After the fight, Platinum Fox was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2021

#R1#
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Fox.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Peterson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterson.
Fox lands a two punch combo.
Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Fox - just one landing.
Fox lands a nice looking body shot.
Peterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
A jab lands there for Fox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson misses with a takedown
and Fox counters with a straight right hand.
Platinum Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Peterson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fox!
Peterson looks winded!
Peterson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
Fox cracks Peterson with an uppercut from hell and Peterson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Fox's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Peterson is rocked!
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.
Fox forces his way into half guard.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Fox finish him?#SUB#
Fox is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Peterson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Platinum Fox!
Platinum Fox tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 76 - Ford vs Miller
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Fox throws the left hand but Nascimento avoids the punch easily.
Fox scores with a jab to the head.
Fox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nascimento circles away quickly and effectively.
Fox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento.
Nascimento looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nascimento checks the leg kick.
Fox misses the shot to the body.
Nascimento throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fox avoids it.
Fox blocks a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Nascimento as Fox shoots in.
Nascimento rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nascimento throws a jab but it's blocked by Fox.
Fox throws a body punch but Nascimento moves out of range.
Nascimento appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fox misses with a double jab
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nascimento will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Nascimento moved out of range.
Nascimento thumps Fox with a low kick.
Donk. Nascimento catches Fox right on the button with a cross.
Platinum Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento throws a good cross that connects.
Fox closes the distance and clinches up with Nascimento, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes Nascimento against the cage but Nascimento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento throws a push kick but Fox slaps the foot to one side.
Nascimento looks to land a body kick but Fox moved away.
Fox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nascimento takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fox throws a series of punches but Nascimento avoids them all with ease.
Fox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Fox darts in looking for a takedown but Nascimento gets double underhooks and turns Fox into the cage.
Yago Nascimento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Platinum Fox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fox takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Platinum Fox has been cut.
Fox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nascimento works Fox's body with a nice hook.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Nascimento's head but Nascimento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yago Nascimento is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Nascimento misses.
Fox throws a hook but Nascimento blocks it.
Fox misses with a wild combination.
Fox lands a jab.
Fox misses the jab.#T3#
Nascimento connects with a solid leg kick.
Nascimento misses with a wild body shot.
Fox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nascimento.
Fox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fox avoids the head kick by Nascimento.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Nascimento moved out of range.
Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fox.
An attempted straight right counter from Nascimento misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Fox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fox with the inside leg kick.
A low kick from Nascimento misses
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Nascimento bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nascimento swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nascimento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Nascimento misses with a looping right.
Nascimento slips a straight right by Fox.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fox at a distance.
Fox lands with a right hand.
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Fox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nascimento darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fox looks to land a left hand but Nascimento moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Fox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nascimento throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
Nascimento throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Fox.
Nascimento lands an overhand right.
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 Yago Nascimento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Platinum Fox's cut.
That's time! Nascimento's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nascimento connects with an inside leg kick.
Fox misses with a looping left.
Nascimento half committed to a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
Fox throws a lazy uppercut
and Nascimento counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fox crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nascimento - the referee stops the clock and Fox gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nascimento. Fox manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nascimento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Fox feints and as Nascimento raises his hands in defense, Fox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Nascimento has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fox misses with a hook to the body
and Nascimento counters with a straight right hand.
Nascimento throws a big shot that misses.
Fox throws a hook to the side of Nascimento's head but Nascimento sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Nascimento throws a hook to the side of Fox's head but Fox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Fox misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Fox.
Fox throws a solid leg kick but Nascimento takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fox.
Jab by Fox.
Fox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Fox. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Fox.
It looked like Nascimento wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fox tries a low kick but Nascimento avoids it.
Fox misses with a double jab
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nascimento defending well as Fox loads up on a big left hand.
Nascimento throwing a counter right hand but Fox manages to avoid it.
Fox thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Fox misses. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nascimento.
Fox connects with a crisp jab.
Nascimento lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#That has opened up Platinum Fox's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nascimento throws out a leg kick but Fox moves out of range and Nascimento only half commits.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Fox misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Nascimento on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nascimento tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fox.
Nascimento was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fox lands a head shot.
Nascimento throws a leg kick but Fox moved away.#T3#
Nascimento throws a push kick but Fox slaps the foot to one side.
Fox fails to land with a series of punches.
Fox throws out a loose jab but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fox swings widly with a right hand
and Nascimento counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fox misses with a hook. Nascimento ducked under it nicely.
Nascimento looks to score with a jab to the body but Fox is just out of range.
Fox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fox misses with a left hand
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox connects with a nice looking jab.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Nascimento throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fox looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
A lazy left from Nascimento finds it's target.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fox misses with a hook #KD#
and Nascimento counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fox! Nascimento lets Fox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Fox is rocked!
Fox is breathing heavily.
Fox misses with a left hand
and Nascimento counters with a big right hand! Oh Fox is in trouble here! Nascimento follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Nascimento!
Yago Nascimento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 72 - McGuire vs Den Born
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Fox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fox scores with a hook.
Fox throws a shot from downtown. Ferreria moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Fox misses.
Fox connects with a right hand. Ferreria shakes it off.
Fox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fox misses with a shot to the body
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferreria.
Fox misses with a left hand
and Ferreria counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreria lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Platinum Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ferreria looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fox throws a jab when Ferreria was well out of range.
Ferreria gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fox.
Ferreria's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferreria obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferreria walks into a straight right hand from Fox.
Fox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferreria had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T1##CL#
Ferreria gets a clinch.
Fox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fox misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Fox! Ferreria is backing up but he can't get away as Fox lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ferreria and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Platinum Fox!
After the fight, Platinum Fox was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 68 - Bulb vs Sosa 2
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Brown misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Brown misses.
Fox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Fox blocks the leg kick.
Brown bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fox's head.#CUT2#It looks like Platinum Fox has been cut.
Brown throws a leg kick but Fox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Billy Bob Brown has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown misses with a hook
and Fox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Fox decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown'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.
Fox looking to pass the guard.
Fox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fox tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown is pulling down on Fox's head to control his posture.
Fox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fox just content to control the position. #T2#
Fox trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to bench press Fox off him but Fox keeps the position. #SUB#
Fox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Fox wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T3#
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Fox goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fox's guard! Nice work there by Brown! #SUB#
Fox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fox isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Fox 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 Brown!
Fox is trying to improve his position.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Brown working away.
Brown 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.
Fox tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Platinum Fox will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Brown rushes Fox and presses him up against the cage.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Fox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Fox feinted with a counter takedown.
Billy Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Fox changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a leg kick.
Brown feints and then cracks Fox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fox down.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Fox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Brown misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Fox down. #T2#
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown lands a head shot.
Fox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Fox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab by Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brown. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Brown misses with a kick to the body
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Fox down.
Brown cracks Fox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Billy Bob Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown wants to clinch but Fox slips to the side
and Fox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown is looking to chop away at Fox's legs.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Fox counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Fox is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard.#REVB#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fox is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fox wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox is trying to keep Brown in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bob Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown misses with a hook. Fox ducked under it nicely.
Fox appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown throws a body punch but Fox moves out of range.
Fox appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Fox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has Fox pushed against the cage.#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to clinch up but Fox keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Brown. #T1#
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Fox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown lunges at Fox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fox's hand.
Fox keeps the fight on the outside.
Fox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brown with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fox checks a leg kick.
Fox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown wants to clinch but Fox slips to the side
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Brown tries to clinch
and Fox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billy Bob Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Fox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown tries to clinch
and Fox counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fox's sensitive parts.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fox's defenses.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses. #TD#
Fox pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Fox isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Fox 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 Brown!
Fox is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bob Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: HFC 63 - McGuire vs Gunner
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Fox with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Baraka throws a hook but Fox blocks it.
A jab from Fox misses.
A little jabbing left from Baraka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Fox has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Fox misses
and Baraka counters with a nice body shot.
Fox walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baraka.
Fox misses with a hook
enabling Baraka to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Platinum Fox has been cut.
Fox slips under a jab from Baraka.
Fox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fox looks to land a right hand but Baraka moved out of range.
Fox clobbers Baraka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baraka has time to react.
Fox misses with a double jab.
Baraka is trying to counter with his kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baraka scores with a hook to the body. Fox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baraka moves away from the strike by Fox.
Baraka slips under a jab.
Fox works Baraka's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Fox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baraka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fox ducks under a wild hook from Baraka.
Baraka connects with a single shot there.
Baraka lands a lovely overhand right.
Baraka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baraka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Baraka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fox misses with a looping right.
Baraka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baraka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baraka throws a front kick aimed at Fox's knee but Fox avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Fox misses the target.
Baraka throws a leg kick that misses.
Fox misses the jab.
Baraka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fox cracks Baraka with a good jab.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baraka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fox manages to avoid it.
Fox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baraka.
Baraka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baraka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baraka throws a leg kick but Fox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Platinum Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baraka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baraka counters with a thumping low kick.
A combination from Fox does no damage.
Baraka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baraka lands with a straight right. Fox didn't see that one coming.
Fox missing with a left hand there. Baraka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fox throws a right and a left that Baraka avoids nicely.
Fox misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Baraka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baraka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fox misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Fox.
Baraka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fox throws a hook but Baraka blocks it.
Baraka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fox.
An attempted straight right counter from Fox misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fox. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baraka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fox misses with a lunging right hand
and Fox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baraka ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baraka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Baraka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fox throws a right and a left that Baraka avoids nicely.
Baraka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baraka misses with a hook.
Fox moves out of range of the strikes.
Fox throws a right and a left that Baraka avoids nicely.
Fox misses with a lunging right hand
and Baraka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baraka.
Fox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baraka moves away from the strike by Fox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baraka thuds his right hand into Fox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fox misses with a hook to the body
and Baraka counters with a good low kick that Fox was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juju Baraka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Baraka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fox under the eye.
Baraka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fox.
Baraka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fox misses with a hook
and Baraka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fox scores with a punch to the head.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Baraka slips the punch.
A head kick from Baraka lands but Fox takes it in his stride.
Baraka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baraka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baraka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fox.
Fox throws a poor cross that misses
and Baraka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fox lands with a hook. Baraka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fox lands with a straight right. Baraka didn't see that one coming.#T1#
A combination from Baraka does no damage.
Fox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Baraka has knocked Fox down with a huge combo! Baraka steps away and waves a wobbly Fox back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fox blocks the body kick.
Fox connects with a right hand. Baraka shakes it off.
Fox lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Fox misses the target.
A low kick lands for Baraka.
Baraka throws out a loose jab but Fox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baraka slips under a jab.
Fox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baraka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baraka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Baraka misses with a hook
and Fox counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Juju Baraka's cut even more.
Fox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baraka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fox misses with a looping left.
Baraka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fox.
Fox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juju Baraka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baraka keeps Fox at a distance using the push kick.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Baraka.
Fox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baraka manages to avoid it.
Baraka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fox misses with a hook
and Baraka counters with a straight right hand.
Fox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baraka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baraka avoids the body shot from Fox.
It seemed like Baraka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Baraka. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Fox looks to land a left hand but Baraka moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Baraka.#CUT2#Platinum Fox's cut is getting worse.
Baraka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fox.
Fox takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Fox coming out on top.
Fox throws a right hand that misses
and Baraka counters with a straight right hand.
Baraka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fox will feel that in the morning.
Baraka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fox takes a step back to recover.
Fox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Baraka! Fox is backing up but he can't get away as Baraka lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Fox and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juju Baraka!
Juju Baraka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 52 - Slugs vs Eagle 2
Date: Dec 19, 2020

#R1#
Fox misses the body punch
and Telegin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fox just misses with a punch to the body.
Telegin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
Telegin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fox misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD2#
Telegin drives through with a takedown into Fox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Telegin looking to pass the guard.
Telegin chips away with some ground and pound.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully.
Telegin working some strikes from top position.
Fox controls Telegin momentarily but Telegin frees himself.
Telegin trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Telegin defends easily.
Telegin connects with a couple of short punches.
Telegin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Telegin throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telegin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Telegin chips away with some ground and pound.
Telegin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Telegin advances to half guard.
Fox is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fox defends it well.
Fox moves into full guard.
Telegin postures up and lands a big shot to Fox's brow.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telegin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telegin is in close to Fox's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Fox looking for a guillotine here but Telegin defends easily.
Fox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Telegin wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Telegin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Telegin works over Fox with some ground and pound from guard.
Telegin is working Fox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Telegin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Telegin passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Telegin seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Telegin there. #SUB2#
Telegin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fox sees it coming and defends easily.
Telegin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Fox moves into full guard.
Telegin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fox's guard.
Telegin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Telegin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fox trying to control from the bottom.
Fox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Telegin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fox is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Telegin wants to free his trapped foot but Fox is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fox is refusing to be controlled, as Telegin sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Telegin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Telegin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Telegin or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad.
Telegin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Telegin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox staying out of range there.
Telegin works the jab nicely.
Telegin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good exchange - Fox coming out on top.
Telegin misses with an uppercut
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
Telegin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fox defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Fox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Telegin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Telegin looks to throw the jab but Fox is out of range.
Telegin avoids the body shot from Fox. #T1#
Telegin misses with a straight left.
Fox moves away from the strike by Telegin.
Fox misses with an uppercut. Telegin saw that one coming.
Telegin throws the left hand but Fox avoids the punch easily.
Fox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Telegin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Platinum Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox slips a jab from Telegin.
The crowd cheers as Telegin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fox doesn't seem phased though.
Fox throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Telegin counters with a shoot takedown. Fox fights it but they end up in guard.
Fox 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#
Telegin moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Telegin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fox passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telegin is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Fox wants to control but Telegin is keeping him busy.
Telegin can't do much from the bottom here.
Telegin is trying to get back to half guard.
Telegin wants to control but Fox postures up.
Telegin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Telegin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fox trying to control from half guard but Telegin is working away. #T3##SUB#
Fox is looking for a kimura but Telegin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fox to get the leverage.
Fox is stalling here. Telegin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fox seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Telegin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Telegin is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Telegin is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fox looks calm but he's in trouble here. Telegin gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fox is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Telegin lets go of the hold and Fox can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Telegin!
An out of breath Sergey Telegin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC Speed Brawls III
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagashima throws out the jab.
Nagashima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nagashima.
Nagashima looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagashima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagashima defending well as Motts loads up on a big left hand.
Nagashima tries to counter with a clinch but Motts shakes him off and moves away.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Nagashima saw that one coming.
Nagashima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagashima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Motts.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Nice defenses there by Nagashima.#T1#
Motts misses with a straight right.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of Motts's head but Motts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Motts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagashima.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Nagashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagashima closes the distance but Motts moves to the side
and Motts counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
Motts avoids the body shot from Nagashima.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Motts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagashima tries to move into range but Motts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Motts's head coaches at Khabiri Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima wants to clinch.#T2#
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Nagashima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Motts throws a hook but Nagashima blocks it.
Nagashima tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima cracks Motts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagashima misses with a hook. Motts ducked under it nicely.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
Nagashima tries to clinch up but Motts circles away and keeps his distance.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts missing with a left hand there. Nagashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Nagashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Motts throws a body shot but no joy.
Motts misses the shot to the body.
Nagashima might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Motts.#T3#
Motts connects with a right hand. Nagashima shakes it off.
A big left from Motts misses.
Nagashima lunges at Motts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Motts's hand.
Motts misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Nagashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts cracks Nagashima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagashima misses with a straight left.
Motts was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Motts slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Motts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Nagashima moves into the clinch.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Motts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Nagashima.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagashima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Nagashima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Motts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagashima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Motts throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Motts has time to react.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagashima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagashima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Motts misses.
Motts throws a hook but Nagashima avoids it easily.
Motts blocks a jab.
Nagashima listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nagashima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima'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#
Motts catches Nagashima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Motts.
Nagashima scores with a jab.
Motts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Nagashima takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagashima tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nagashima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Motts blocking some punches. #TD2#
Nagashima gets control of Motts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nagashima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Nagashima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nagashima wants to pass the guard but Motts is keeping the position.
Nagashima wants to control from the top but Motts keeps moving. #T1#
Nagashima content to stall in guard here.
Motts is looking to stand up but Nagashima isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagashima trying to control the position from guard on top but Motts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagashima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagashima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nagashima trying to control the position from guard on top but Motts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nagashima works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Nagashima 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.
Motts is refusing to be controlled, as Nagashima sits in half guard. #T3#
Nagashima has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Motts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nagashima on the ground.
Nagashima with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nagashima looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nagashima fails to advance to Motts's back. #T4#
Nagashima controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Nagashima goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Motts is on top in guard.
Motts wants to stand but Nagashima is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagashima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Motts tries to stand but Nagashima is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nagashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima'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#
Motts misses with a hook.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Motts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Motts.
Motts cracks Nagashima with an open hand slap.
Antonio Nagashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Motts misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Nagashima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Motts swings widly with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a left to the body.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Motts keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and Motts counters with a stiff right hand.
Motts throws a lazy right hand but Nagashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagashima throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Nagashima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Motts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Motts throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut. Motts saw that one coming.
Nagashima misses with a looping right.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Motts.#T1#
Nagashima with a jab.
Motts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima clobbers Motts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Motts throws out a loose jab but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagashima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagashima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagashima lands a slapping body shot.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Motts.
Nagashima throws out a counter right but Motts avoids it with no problem.
Motts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
A big right from Motts misses.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
A little jabbing left from Nagashima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Motts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagashima.
Nagashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagashima jabs Motts right on the nose. Motts blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Nagashima lands a really nice looking cross but Motts seems unphased.
Jeremy Motts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Motts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Nagashima coming out on top.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Motts misses with a body shot
and Nagashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts throws a body shot but no joy.
Motts misses the jab.
Nagashima fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Motts looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Motts slips under a jab from Nagashima.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
Motts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima dips to his left and cracks Motts with an uppercut!
Nagashima thuds a left hand into Motts's body.
Motts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Motts swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
A big right from Nagashima misses.
Motts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagashima to score with a decent uppercut.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagashima.
Motts slips under a jab.
It looked like Motts wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagashima throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagashima.#CL2#
Nagashima closes the distance and pushes Motts back into the cage.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Antonio Nagashima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
Nagashima prevents a body shot from Motts.
Good body shot from Motts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagashima's elbow.
Nice body punch from Motts - that landed with a thud.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nagashima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nagashima 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC Speed Brawls II
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Motts misses.
Motts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Motts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagashima.#CL#
Nagashima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Motts lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nagashima.
Motts pushes Nagashima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Motts misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Nagashima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
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!
Nagashima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Motts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Motts working aggressively here.
Nagashima working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts. #T1#
Nagashima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Motts is keeping busy.
Motts tries to work over Nagashima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts works on Nagashima's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Nagashima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Motts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagashima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nagashima fails to land.
Nagashima blocking some punches.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Nagashima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nagashima misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Motts misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Motts as the two fighters clinch.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagashima.
Motts tries a body shot but Nagashima blocks it.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts blocking some punches.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nagashima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Still in the clinch, Nagashima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts misses with some punches.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Motts as Nagashima tries to tie him up.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagashima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima works on Motts's body with a couple of short punches.
Motts working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Nagashima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
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!
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Nagashima. #T4#
Nagashima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagashima's elbow.
Nagashima misses with the head strike.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Nagashima tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts lands a right hand.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Nagashima avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Motts walks away with a smile on his face. Nagashima gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nagashima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagashima looks to land a right hand but Motts moved out of range.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.#CL#
Nagashima rushes Motts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nagashima gets control of Motts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nagashima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nagashima looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagashima trying to keep a closed guard but Motts is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Motts dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Nagashima clinches.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Nagashima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Nagashima working aggressively here.
Nagashima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Motts lands a shoulder strike.
Nagashima blocking some punches.
Nagashima prevents a body shot from Motts.
Nagashima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagashima stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Nagashima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Motts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Nagashima throws a head punch that misses.
Nagashima misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Nagashima pulls guard.
Motts wants to get up but he can't break Nagashima's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nagashima controls Motts momentarily but Motts frees himself.
Nagashima has a closed guard, preventing Motts from standing up.
Nagashima pulls Motts in close to prevent any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Motts. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Motts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nagashima has control of Motts's left arm, preventing Motts from doing any damage.
Motts is looking to stand up but Nagashima won't let him.
Nagashima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Motts is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nagashima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nagashima cracks Motts with a good jab.
Motts on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Motts misses with a hook
and Nagashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Motts misses.
Nagashima throws a looping overhand right but Motts ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Motts misses with a hook.
Nagashima lands a nice looking body shot.
Motts throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Motts slips under a jab.
Motts swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
Motts throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Motts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagashima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Motts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Motts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Motts lands with a straight right. Nagashima didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Motts slips a jab from Nagashima.
Nagashima is looking to clinch.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagashima lands with an uppercut that bounces Motts off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Nagashima.
Motts walks into a stiff left hand from Nagashima.
Nagashima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Motts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagashima moves forwards but Motts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Motts misses with a hook.
Nagashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Motts throws out the jab.
Nagashima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Motts manages to circle out of the way.
Motts looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
It looked like Nagashima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagashima misses with a left hand
and Motts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Motts throws the left hand but Nagashima avoids the punch easily.
Nagashima misses with a straight right. #T4#
Motts missing with a left hand there. Nagashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Motts's corner calls for a 1-2. Motts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Nagashima throws a hook but Motts avoids it easily.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts throws the left hand but Nagashima avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nagashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Motts lunges at Nagashima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagashima's hand.
A big left from Nagashima misses.
Motts throws an overhand right that lands on Nagashima's shoulder, as Nagashima tries to avoid the shot.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
Nagashima lands with a right hand.
Nagashima looks to land a left hand but Motts moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Motts misses.
Nagashima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Motts lands a slapping body shot.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Nagashima moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Motts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeremy Motts 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#
Nice jab there from Motts.
Nagashima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Motts.
Nagashima walks into a straight right hand from Motts.
The fighters circling - Nagashima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagashima misses with a straight left.
Nagashima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagashima throws a big shot that misses.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Nagashima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Nagashima's defenses.
Nagashima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Nagashima misses its intended target.
Nagashima throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Motts throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motts! But no joy.
A jab from Motts misses.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Nagashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagashima tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Motts counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Motts misses. #CL#
Nagashima clinches up with Motts and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts working aggressively here.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Nagashima pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagashima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Motts's guard. #REVR#
Nagashima trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Nagashima passes Motts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nagashima is trying to control. Motts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nagashima seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Nagashima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Motts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jeremy Motts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Motts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagashima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagashima passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Nagashima working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Antonio Nagashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nagashima takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Nagashima misses with an elbow to the head.
Motts trying to get back to his feet but Nagashima is in full control for now.
Nagashima missing with strikes from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Nagashima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Motts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: HFC 37 - Vanorden vs Mahrishi
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babinski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagashima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Nagashima getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nagashima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Babinski moves forwards but Nagashima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nagashima connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
Babinski 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.
Nagashima misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Babinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagashima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babinski in his tracks.
Nagashima misses with a left hand
and Babinski counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
Babinski scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babinski tries to move into range but Nagashima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Nagashima coming out on top.#T1#
Nagashima throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
Babinski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagashima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nagashima paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Babinski lands a head shot.
Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagashima.
Babinski throws out a counter right but Nagashima avoids it with no problem.
Nagashima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagashima looks to land a right hand but Babinski moved out of range.
Babinski throws a counter combo.#CL#
Nagashima pushes Babinski up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nagashima jumps guard and drags Babinski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Babinski is stalling in the full guard.
Babinski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Babinski won't allow Nagashima to sweep him here. #SUB#
Nagashima working for a triangle but Babinski defends it easily. #SU2#
Babinski stands and steps away. Nagashima gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nagashima throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it.
Babinski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Nagashima lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Babinski is having none of it.
Babinski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagashima thuds his right hand into Babinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagashima works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nagashima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babinski unleashes a big counter combination but Nagashima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagashima.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Babinski moves out of range.
Antonio Nagashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagashima throws a lazy right hand but Babinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babinski throws a big counter head kick but Nagashima avoids it with no problem.
Nagashima lands with an uppercut that bounces Babinski off the cage and back into range.#T4##CL#
Nagashima gets a clinch.
Nagashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Babinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Babinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nagashima.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Babinski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babinski.
Babinski blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Babinski just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Nagashima jumps into guard, dragging Babinski to the mat.
Nagashima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Babinski preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nagashima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nagashima throws an overhand right that lands on Babinski's shoulder, as Babinski tries to avoid the shot.
Babinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nagashima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagashima.
Babinski throws out a counter right but Nagashima avoids it with no problem.
It looks like Nagashima has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. Babinski moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Babinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut.
Babinski throws a big counter head kick but Nagashima avoids it with no problem.
Antonio Nagashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski misses with an uppercut. Nagashima saw that one coming.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Babinski blocks an uppercut.
Babinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Babinski misses with some punches. #T1#
Nagashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babinski blocking some punches.
Nagashima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babinski smiles and moves away.
Nagashima swings widly with a right hand
and Babinski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Nagashima misses.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming.
Babinski throws out a counter right but Nagashima avoids it with no problem.
Nagashima lands with a straight right. Babinski didn't see that one coming.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Nagashima cracks Babinski with a good jab.
Nagashima is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Nagashima takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagashima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Antonio Nagashima has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC#
Nagashima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagashima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagashima misses with a lunging right hand
and Babinski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima misses with a hook
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Nagashima.
Babinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagashima.
It seemed like Babinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Nagashima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagashima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagashima sizes up Babinski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babinski punishes Nagashima's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagashima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babinski can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Babinski coming out on top.#T3#
Nagashima wants to clinch.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babinski loads up on a big right hand but Nagashima slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagashima misses its target.
Nagashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babinski.
Babinski misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima walks into a straight right hand from Babinski.
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
And Babinski responds with a good body kick, but Nagashima manages to step out the way in time.
A jab from Nagashima does it's job there.
Babinski throws a shot from downtown. Nagashima moves away and avoids it.
Babinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Nagashima finds it's target.#T4#
Nagashima throws an off balance right hand
enabling Babinski to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Antonio Nagashima's cut is getting worse.
Babinski misses with a hook.
Nagashima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Babinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagashima throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Nagashima has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Babinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagashima struggles to land a body shot inside as Babinski controls his hands.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
Babinski misses with some punches.
Babinski lands an uppercut.
Nagashima jumps guard but Babinski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Nagashima.
Babinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Nagashima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima'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#
Nagashima lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Nagashima rushes Babinski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nagashima working aggressively here.
Babinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Babinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nagashima breaks the clinch.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Babinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nagashima darts in and clinches Babinski up against the cage.
Nagashima misses with some punches.
Babinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Babinski won't allow it. #T1#
Babinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babinski has a couple of punches blocked by Nagashima.
Babinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Babinski fails to land.
Babinski lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Babinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Nagashima drops back down to his feet.
Nagashima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babinski.
Babinski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagashima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babinski smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nagashima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Nagashima misses
and Babinski counters with a body kick.
Nagashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babinski.
Nagashima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Babinski.
A lazy left from Babinski finds it's target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagashima.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Babinski.
Nagashima tries to clinch up.
Nagashima looks to throw the jab but Babinski is out of range.
Babinski lands with a hook. Nagashima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nagashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
A jab from Nagashima finds it's way through Babinski's defenses.
Viktor Babinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babinski misses with an uppercut. Nagashima saw that one coming.
Nagashima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Babinski walks into a straight right hand from Nagashima.
Nagashima tries to clinch up
and Babinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagashima misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Babinski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nagashima! Babinski lets Nagashima back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babinski.
Nagashima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nagashima lands a jab to the nose.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Babinski staying out of range there.
Antonio Nagashima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Babinski takes one to the chin there.
Nagashima scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babinski.
Babinski unleashes a big counter combination but Nagashima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Babinski moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Babinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babinski misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima looks to land a right hand but Babinski moved out of range.
Babinski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagashima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagashima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nagashima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babinski on the side of the head.
Nagashima misses with a wild body shot.
And Babinski responds with a good body kick, but Nagashima manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Viktor Babinski.
Well Nagashima 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Nagashima!
After the big win, Antonio Nagashima made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Core Combat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 31 - Tai Kung vs Yazzie
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camoran punishes Nagashima's body with a nice straight punch.
Camoran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagashima.#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
Camoran connects with the punch.
Jab from Nagashima.#CUT#It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Camoran digs a good hook to Nagashima's body.
Camoran misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagashima blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Camoran has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camoran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camoran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagashima's elbow. #T1##TD#
Nagashima pulls guard effortlessly.
Camoran forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Camoran seems to be looking for submissions.
Nagashima is looking to improve his position.
Camoran controlling the pace.
Camoran is thwarting Nagashima's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Nagashima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagashima is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Clinical - Private, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Camoran is stalling here. Nagashima is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Camoran seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nagashima has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Nagashima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Camoran, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagashima advances to full mount.
Nagashima is looking to work his way around to Camoran's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nagashima wants to control the pace but Camoran is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Nagashima working for a guillotine from mount but Camoran is in no mood to give up. #T3##SUB#
Nagashima swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Camoran is now in Nagashima's guard. A big mistake from Nagashima there, giving up the dominant position!
Camoran trying to control but Nagashima is working from the bottom.
Nagashima wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nagashima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camoran trying to control but Nagashima is working from the bottom.
Camoran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Camoran stays in close to Nagashima's body and controls the position.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Nagashima keeps moving.
Camoran won't allow Nagashima to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagashima is working hard here to advance position.
Camoran controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mankar Camoran will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nagashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Camoran closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camoran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima jumps guard but Camoran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Camoran.
Nagashima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camoran backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Nagashima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagashima looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Nagashima pulls guard successfully.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Nagashima keeps moving.
Nagashima is trying to keep Camoran in close. #T1##SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a triangle but Camoran pushes his legs off easily.
Nagashima is trying to keep Camoran in close. #SUB#
Nagashima looking for a guillotine here but Camoran defends easily.
Camoran tries to stand but Nagashima is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Nagashima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagashima controls Camoran momentarily but Camoran frees himself. #SUB#
Nagashima working for a triangle but Camoran defends it easily. #SUB#
Nagashima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Camoran stacks Nagashima 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 Camoran!
Camoran works to advance to full mount. Nagashima defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Camoran tries to control but Nagashima wriggling away. #SU2#
Camoran gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Camoran is looking to clinch but Nagashima is avoiding it.
Nagashima tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Camoran manages to circle out of the way.
Camoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Camoran.
Camoran wants to clinch.
Camoran swinging wildly here.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but Camoran manages to avoid it.#T4#
Camoran just misses with a punch to the body.
Camoran lands a jab to Nagashima's midsection.
A jab lands there for Camoran.
Nagashima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camoran throws a hook but Nagashima blocks it.
It looked like Nagashima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camoran misses with a body shot.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mankar Camoran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Camoran misses with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagashima staying out of range there.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
Camoran walks into a stiff left hand from Nagashima.
Camoran stuns Nagashima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camoran misses with a body shot
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camoran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagashima misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camoran! But no joy.#CL2#
Camoran instigates a clinch.
Camoran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nagashima seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Camoran can turn it around.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nagashima is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camoran is keeping busy.
Camoran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camoran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Camoran misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Camoran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camoran is working Nagashima over against the cage.
Nagashima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagashima throws a head punch that misses.
Camoran tries a body shot but Nagashima blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camoran. #T2#
Camoran blocking some punches.
Camoran misses with some punches.
Camoran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagashima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camoran smiles and moves away.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
It looked like Nagashima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camoran moves in looking to clinch but Nagashima pushes him off.
Camoran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Camoran.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camoran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camoran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Camoran looks to move away, Nagashima throws a big counter combo but Camoran just gets out of the way.#T3#
Donk. Camoran catches Nagashima right on the button with a cross.
Camoran throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Camoran misses with a looping left.
Nagashima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mankar Camoran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camoran with a jab.
Camoran slips a jab from Nagashima.
Camoran works Nagashima's body with a nice hook.
Camoran jabs Nagashima right on the nose. Nagashima blinks but takes it well.
Antonio Nagashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Camoran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima cracks Camoran with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Camoran.
Camoran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagashima looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camoran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Mankar Camoran's cut even more.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Camoran. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Camoran tries to clinch but Nagashima moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mankar Camoran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Camoran 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: HFC 23 - Silva vs Qanar
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Krylov tried to counter with a leg kick but Nagashima avoided it.
Krylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagashima missing with a left hand there. Krylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Krylov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krylov.
Krylov throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range. #T1#
Nagashima misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
Krylov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagashima blocks a jab.
Nagashima doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut.
Krylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagashima throws out the jab. #T2#
Nagashima throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Krylov.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Krylov moves away
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
Good exchange - Krylov coming out on top.
Nagashima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krylov in his tracks.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Krylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagashima misses with a body shot
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Nagashima throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
Nagashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Krylov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagashima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagashima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Krylov looks to land a body kick but Nagashima moved away.
Krylov lands a jab to Nagashima's midsection.
That kick from Krylov tenderised Nagashima's leg. Nagashima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krylov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagashima. Nagashima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#That has opened up Antonio Nagashima's cut even more.
Krylov misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Krylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagashima doesn't seem phased though.
Krylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Krylov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Krylov misses with a low kick.
Krylov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#Boris Krylov's cut is getting worse.
Krylov throws a hook but Nagashima blocks it.
Nagashima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krylov throws a shot to the body.
Krylov scores with a head kick. Nagashima tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagashima has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Krylov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagashima can do to turn this around?#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Krylov as he connects with a hook.
Krylov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krylov wants to slow Nagashima down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagashima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
As Krylov backs off Nagashima throws a huge counter combo but Krylov manages to avoid it all.
Krylov throws a front kick that sends Nagashima stumbling back into the cage.
Nagashima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Krylov misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Krylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagashima swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov looks to land a combination but Nagashima avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagashima! But no joy.
Krylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagashima.
Nagashima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#Boris Krylov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T3#
Krylov connects with a high kick.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut
enabling Krylov to counter with a crisp jab.
Krylov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagashima might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krylov tries to score with a low kick but Nagashima moves his leg out of the way.
Nagashima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Krylov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Nagashima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krylov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nagashima if he has to take too many more of those.
Krylov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Nagashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov lands a jab.#CUT#The cut above Antonio Nagashima's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Krylov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krylov under the eye.#CUT2#Jeez, Boris Krylov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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!
Whack! Krylov lands a heavy head kick that drops Nagashima. The ref tackles Krylov to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Nagashima was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Madness 48 Wanker vs Nagashima
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A left lands for Nagashima.
Nagashima takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
Nagashima misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Wanker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagashima swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range.
It looked like Wanker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wanker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Nagashima misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima looks to land a combination but Wanker avoids it well.
Wanker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it.
Nagashima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wanker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wanker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagashima.

Nagashima has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nagashima blocking some punches.
Wanker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagashima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nagashima misses with a straight right.
Wanker is looking to counter punch.
Nagashima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wanker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagashima.
Wanker misses with a left hand
and Nagashima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagashima misses with a double jab
and Wanker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagashima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Nagashima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagashima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wanker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wanker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wanker lands a right hook to the body.
Wanker looks to land a left hand but Nagashima moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker scores with a jab to the jaw.

That has opened up Antonio Nagashima's cut even more.
Nagashima misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Nagashima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagashima throws a right hand that misses
and Wanker counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker cracks Nagashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wanker connects with a jab.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagashima.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagashima! But no joy.
Wanker throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagashima counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Nagashima misses.
Wanker slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Wanker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagashima lands with a nice body punch.
Nagashima misses with a hook
and Wanker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it.
Nagashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wanker slips a straight right by Nagashima.
Wanker is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Nagashima misses.
A jab from Nagashima misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
Nagashima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wanker.
Wanker staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massive Wanker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima'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.

Wanker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagashima.
Wanker slips under a jab from Nagashima.
Wanker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagashima jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagashima throws an off balance right hand
and Wanker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Nagashima blocks a jab.
It seemed like Nagashima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nagashima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker throws a body shot but no joy.
Wanker throws a hook but Nagashima blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima digs a good body shot into Wanker's ribs.
Nagashima throws out a powerful jab.
Nagashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wanker defending well as Nagashima loads up on a big left hand.
Wanker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagashima tries to clinch up but Wanker circles away and keeps his distance.

Nagashima clinches up against the cage.

Wanker has picked Nagashima up - he's going for a ride! Wanker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Wanker is trying to work for a kimura but Nagashima is defending well.

Wanker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima is trying to maintain the position but Wanker is very close to passing his half guard.
Nagashima is staying active underneath Wanker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Nagashima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wanker prevents Nagashima from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wanker is looking for a kimura here.
Nagashima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagashima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagashima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nagashima trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wanker moves out of range of the strikes.
Wanker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagashima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagashima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nagashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Wanker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Nagashima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima'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.

Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
The fighters circling - Nagashima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wanker throws a hook but Nagashima avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagashima misses.
Nagashima slips under a jab from Wanker.
Nagashima misses with a straight right.
Wanker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagashima. Nagashima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagashima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Wanker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagashima.
Wanker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Wanker misses its intended target.
Nagashima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagashima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wanker scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagashima should have avoided that one.

The cut above Antonio Nagashima's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Massive Wanker is winning the standup battle so far.

Wanker feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nagashima sprawling to the canvas! Nagashima rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wanker finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima misses with a left hand
and Wanker counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massive Wanker!
Massive Wanker retains his super heavyweight title!
Massive Wanker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Madness Pot-Acolypse
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Motts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Motts cracks Nagashima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagashima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Nagashima misses.
Nice uppercut there from Motts.
Nagashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima misses with a series of wild punches.
Motts cracks Nagashima with a good jab.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nagashima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Motts counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Motts finds it's way through Nagashima's defenses.
Nagashima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagashima with a nice cross.
Nagashima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Motts digs a good hook to Nagashima's body.
Motts throws a good cross that connects.
Motts throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Motts moves out of range.
Nagashima slips under a jab.
Nagashima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Motts cracks a nice hook into Nagashima's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Motts throws out a loose jab but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Motts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagashima on the side of the head.
Motts cracks a nice hook into Nagashima's ribs.
Motts takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Motts fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Nagashima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Motts.
Motts lands a right hook to the body.
Motts throws a hook but Nagashima blocks it.#CL2#
Motts rushes Nagashima and presses him up against the cage.
Nagashima working aggressively here.
Motts working aggressively here. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Nagashima blocking some punches.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagashima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagashima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagashima has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagashima stalling in the clinch but Motts improves position.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Nagashima manages to pull guard.
Nagashima keeping full guard, as Motts tries to pass.
Motts postures up. #SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a triangle but Motts pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Motts postures up.
Motts looking to pass the guard.
Motts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagashima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Motts is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nagashima has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Motts is looking to defend but Nagashima has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Motts! Nagashima pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Motts taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Nagashima!
Antonio Nagashima took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 2020
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Kocak cracks Nagashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagashima misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nagashima misses with a hook. Kocak ducked under it nicely.
Kocak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Kocak misses with a body shot.
Kocak misses with an uppercut. Nagashima saw that one coming.
Nagashima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Antonio Nagashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kocak avoids the body shot from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nagashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagashima.
A little jabbing left from Kocak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocak throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
Kocak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Kocak. #CL#
Nagashima moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Kocak avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the cage.
Kocak prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
Kocak swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Nagashima to work.
Nagashima has Kocak pushed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kocak.
Kocak scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Nagashima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Kocak.
Kocak is trying to break the clinch but Nagashima has him pressed against the cage.
Kocak has had enough of the clinch but Nagashima keeps him there for the moment.
Kocak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagashima trying to stall but Kocak improves his position. #T2#
Nagashima keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kocak's efforts to push away.
Nagashima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagashima misses with a body punch.
Nagashima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kocak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagashima blocks an uppercut.
Kocak misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Nagashima pulls Kocak into guard. #SUB#
Nagashima working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kocak has passed into half guard!
Nagashima wants to improve his position but Kocak is controlling well.
Kocak performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nagashima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Nagashima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Nagashima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kocak defends well.
Nagashima being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Nagashima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kocak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kocak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kocak 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.
Kocak forces his way into half guard.
Nagashima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kocak trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demir Kocak 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#
Kocak looks to throw a body kick
and Nagashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagashima counters with a straight right hand.
Nagashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kocak misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Nagashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kocak.
Kocak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocak misses with a body punch
and Kocak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagashima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kocak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagashima scores with a nice right hand.
Nagashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocak moves away.
Nagashima moves in looking to clinch but Kocak pushes him off.
Kocak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocak throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kocak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagashima.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Nagashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Kocak is having none of it.
Kocak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima misses with a jab to the body
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kocak misses with a body punch
and Nagashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak walks into a jab.
Nagashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagashima misses with a looping left.
Kocak misses with a right hand
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagashima takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Kocak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kocak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kocak misses with a hook
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocak misses the shot to the body.
Nagashima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kocak doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of Kocak's head but Kocak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagashima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagashima walks into a jab.
Kocak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
Kocak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nagashima punishes Kocak's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Nagashima swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Nagashima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kocak.
Nagashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Nagashima swings for the body but Kocak moves out of range.
Nagashima shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nagashima.
Kocak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kocak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kocak throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Kocak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagashima throws a lazy right hand but Kocak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kocak lands with a right hand.
Kocak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nagashima slips under a jab from Kocak.
Kocak connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Nagashima misses
and Kocak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kocak misses with a left hand
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
Kocak throws a right hand that misses
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Kocak finds it's target.
Kocak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagashima lands a nice hook to Kocak's body. Kocak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagashima is looking to clinch.
Kocak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagashima on the side of the head.
Kocak lands with an overhand left.
Kocak throws the left hand but Nagashima avoids the punch easily.
Nagashima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocak was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagashima.
Nagashima tries to clinch but Kocak moves out of range.
Antonio Nagashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kocak.
Kocak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kocak. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nagashima dominated that second round.
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 left lands for Kocak.
A shot to the body from Nagashima misses
and Kocak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagashima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocak manages to avoid it.
Nagashima connects with a body shot that sends Kocak's belly button to the back.
Nagashima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocak appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Kocak looks to throw the jab but Nagashima is out of range.
Nagashima misses the shot to the body.
Nagashima tries to clinch up.
Nagashima throws a body punch but Kocak moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagashima misses with a hook to the body
and Kocak counters with a straight right hand.
Nagashima is looking to wear down Kocak with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Kocak.
Nagashima connects with a body shot.#T1#
Nagashima slips a straight right by Kocak.
Nagashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Kocak walks into a jab.
Nagashima sizes up Kocak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kocak, as that shot connected.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Kocak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocak is just out of range.
Kocak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagashima digs a good body shot into Kocak's ribs.
Nagashima misses the shot to the body.
Kocak scores with a hook to the body. Nagashima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kocak throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Kocak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagashima.
Kocak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Kocak misses its intended target.
Nagashima throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kocak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nagashima's knee momentarily.
Nagashima cracks a nice hook into Kocak's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagashima. Kocak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kocak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nagashima cracks Kocak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kocak misses with a body kick.
Nagashima throws a big shot that misses.
Kocak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagashima looks to land a left hand but Kocak moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Nagashima throws a good cross that connects.
Nagashima darts in trying to clinch
and Kocak counters with a leg kick.
Nagashima avoids the head kick by Kocak.
Kocak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Kocak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kocak.
A shot to the liver by Nagashima. Beautiful body shot.
Kocak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nagashima jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Nagashima takes a swing at Kocak's ribcage but misses.
Kocak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kocak stuns Nagashima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagashima misses with a wild body shot.
Kocak lunges at Nagashima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagashima's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kocak.
Kocak digs a good body shot into Nagashima's ribs.
Nagashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nagashima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nagashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocak.
A quick step to the side and Nagashima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kocak is looking to chop away at Nagashima's legs.
Kocak thuds his right hand into Nagashima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagashima avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagashima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demir Kocak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kocak 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Madness 37 Wanker vs Pickett
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Nagashima scores with a jab.
Nagashima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nagashima lands with a right hand.
A big right from Nagashima misses.
Nagashima misses with a hook.
Nagashima thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Urtanson closes the distance and pushes Nagashima back into the cage.
Urtanson misses with some punches.
Urtanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Nagashima on the inside.
Urtanson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nagashima tries a body shot but Urtanson blocks it.
Urtanson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagashima misses with the head strike.
Urtanson can't find room to land a body shot as Nagashima controls the action.
Urtanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Urtanson misses with a body punch. #T1#
Nagashima wants to break the clinch but can't.
Urtanson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urtanson.
Nagashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Urtanson on the inside.
Nagashima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urtanson to keep the fight standing.
Urtanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Nagashima working aggressively here.
Urtanson misses with a body punch.
Nagashima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urtanson to keep the fight standing.
Nagashima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Urtanson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nagashima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urtanson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Urtanson - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Nagashima decides to pull guard.
Nagashima is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Urtanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagashima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Urtanson has managed to get both his arms back between Nagashima's legs - danger averted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Nagashima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagashima is controlling Urtanson's posture.#SUB#
Nagashima is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Urtanson has his hands clasped together but Nagashima extends and breaks Urtanson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nagashima.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Nagashima!
Antonio Nagashima really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Madness Fright Night 21
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1#
Petersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petersson looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
Petersson needs to keep his hands up - Nagashima had a free shot at his head there.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagashima as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Nagashima finds it's way through Petersson's defenses.
Petersson 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.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Petersson.
Antonio Nagashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagashima slips under a jab from Petersson.
Nagashima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Petersson takes the fight into the clinch.
Petersson is leaning against Nagashima and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Petersson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nagashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Petersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Petersson throws a head punch that misses.
Petersson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagashima scores with a shot to the side of Petersson's head.
Nagashima looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Nagashima pulls Petersson into guard. #SUB2#
Petersson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Nagashima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nagashima is tightening it up a little... Petersson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Petersson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Petersson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nagashima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Nagashima!
An out of breath and clearly excited Antonio Nagashima thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Madness Fright Night 18
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Camoran throws a jab when Nagashima was well out of range.
Camoran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagashima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camoran swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
Camoran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagashima doesn't seem bothered though.
Camoran takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Mankar Camoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camoran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Nagashima tries to keep at a distance but Camoran has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran misses with some punches.
Camoran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagashima working aggressively here. #TD2#
Nagashima jumps guard.
Nagashima being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Nagashima has his foot on Camoran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camoran works his way back into a safe position though.
Camoran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camoran trying to control but Nagashima is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nagashima is looking for a triangle here but Camoran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nagashima is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camoran off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Nagashima has got his arm under Camoran's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Camoran has spun round into Nagashima's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Camoran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nagashima's guard. #T2#
Nagashima trying to control but Camoran postures up.
Nagashima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camoran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camoran's back!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Camoran's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Nagashima looking for the choke but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Nagashima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Camoran rolls, trying to escape but Nagashima keeps control of the position. #T3##SUB2#
Nagashima looking to break Camoran's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Camoran remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nagashima will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Camoran turns into Nagashima and is now in his guard.
Nagashima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Camoran wants to stand but Nagashima is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Nagashima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Camoran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camoran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Nagashima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Nagashima looking to control.
Camoran wants to control from the top but Nagashima keeps moving.
Nagashima trying to keep a closed guard but Camoran is proving a slippery customer.
Camoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagashima is retaining full guard.
Nagashima looking to control. #SUB2#
Nagashima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camoran uses it to pass to side control.
Camoran controls the position.
Nagashima is looking for a sweep.
Nagashima sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mankar Camoran will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Camoran misses with a hook to the body
and Nagashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
Camoran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagashima misses with a straight right.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Camoran.
Good shot there by Nagashima.
Nagashima misses with a hook.
Camoran lands a nice shot that snaps Nagashima's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Camoran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camoran throws a shot from downtown. Nagashima moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagashima misses the target. #T1#
Camoran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagashima. Nagashima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagashima swats away the attempt to clinch by Camoran.
Camoran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a jab-cross combination.
Nagashima feints a jab promting Camoran to slip. Nagashima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Camoran slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nagashima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camoran.
Antonio Nagashima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagashima throws a hook but Camoran avoids it easily.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Camoran is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Camoran tries to clinch up
and Nagashima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nagashima scores with a body shot.
Camoran is looking to wear down Nagashima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagashima connects with a jab.
Nagashima throws the left hand but Camoran avoids the punch easily.
Camoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Nagashima needs to keep his hands up - Camoran had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Nagashima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camoran defending well as Nagashima loads up on a big left hand.
Camoran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoran misses the jab.
Camoran misses with a looping right.
Nagashima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Camoran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
A little jabbing left from Nagashima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camoran looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camoran. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camoran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagashima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camoran blocks a jab.
Camoran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
A jab from Nagashima misses.
Jab by Camoran.
Nagashima misses with a hook
and Camoran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camoran lands a jab to Nagashima's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Nagashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Camoran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Camoran misses with an uppercut.
Nagashima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Camoran gets a clinch.
Nagashima blocks a body shot from Camoran.
Camoran tries to work over Nagashima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camoran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camoran.
A head punch on the inside from Camoran fails to land.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camoran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camoran blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Nagashima jumps into guard, dragging Camoran to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camoran would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima keeping full guard, as Camoran tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nagashima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camoran uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Nagashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagashima regains half guard.
Nagashima moves into full guard.
Camoran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Camoran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagashima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camoran has managed to get both his arms back between Nagashima's legs - danger averted.
Nagashima working a defensive guard here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camoran trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nagashima's guard.
Nagashima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nagashima keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully.
Camoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagashima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Nagashima looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camoran passes into side control. #T3##SUB#
Camoran wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nagashima, who protects the arm well.
Camoran working away.
Camoran tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Camoran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Camoran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nagashima has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Camoran working away.
Nagashima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nagashima trying to control from the bottom.
Nagashima tries to roll over but Camoran keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagashima is not content to let Camoran control the position.
Camoran seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mankar Camoran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camoran 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Madness Fright Night 14
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
Nagashima missing with a left hand there. OcasioCortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OcasioCortez lands with a nice combination. Nagashima backs away looking to recover.
Nagashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OcasioCortez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nagashima takes one on the button.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of OcasioCortez's head but OcasioCortez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OcasioCortez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagashima looks to land a combination. OcasioCortez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagashima moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OcasioCortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagashima.
OcasioCortez sizes up Nagashima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagashima looks to throw the jab but OcasioCortez is out of range.
OcasioCortez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nagashima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagashima there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from OcasioCortez misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from OcasioCortez. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagashima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OcasioCortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OcasioCortez unleashes a big counter combination but Nagashima bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
OcasioCortez throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima misses with a hook.
OcasioCortez misses the shot to the body.
OcasioCortez lands a jab-cross combination.
Nagashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagashima misses the target.
Nagashima swings for the body but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
OcasioCortez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagashima on the side of the head.#T2#
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and OcasioCortez counters with a straight right hand.
Nagashima punishes OcasioCortez's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Nagashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez swinging wildly here.
Nagashima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No joy there for OcasioCortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but OcasioCortez manages to avoid it.
Nagashima missing with a left hand there. OcasioCortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagashima misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagashima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OcasioCortez.#T3#
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking body shot.
OcasioCortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagashima has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OcasioCortez finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagashima's head.
Nagashima moves out of range of the strikes.
OcasioCortez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagashima counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from OcasioCortez.
Nagashima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and OcasioCortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagashima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagashima counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez cracks Nagashima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook
and Nagashima counters with a left and a right that stings OcasioCortez.
The fighters circle momentarily. OcasioCortez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
OcasioCortez misses with a double jab
and Nagashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OcasioCortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagashima wants to clinch up but OcasioCortez keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandria OcasioCortez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
OcasioCortez lands with a cross.
Nagashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagashima takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagashima looks to throw the jab but OcasioCortez is out of range.
OcasioCortez lands a head shot.
Nagashima throws a nice looking combination but OcasioCortez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagashima moves away.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from OcasioCortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Nagashima takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OcasioCortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagashima was well out of range. Poor timing from OcasioCortez.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OcasioCortez slips under a jab.#T1#
OcasioCortez lands a really nice looking cross but Nagashima seems unphased.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OcasioCortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagashima momentarily.
Nagashima throws a jab when OcasioCortez was well out of range.
Nagashima throws a lazy uppercut
and OcasioCortez counters with a left to the body.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from OcasioCortez.
Nagashima slips a jab from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. OcasioCortez catches Nagashima right on the button with a cross.
Nagashima throws a shot from downtown. OcasioCortez moves away and avoids it.
Nagashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but OcasioCortez manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nagashima looks to throw the jab but OcasioCortez is out of range.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagashima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima misses with a looping left.
Nagashima lands a slapping body shot.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook.
OcasioCortez digs a good body shot into Nagashima's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nagashima might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nagashima moves in looking to clinch but OcasioCortez pushes him off.
Nagashima misses with a two punch combination.
OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a hook but OcasioCortez avoids it easily.#T3#
Nagashima walks into a jab.
Nagashima swings widly with a right hand
and OcasioCortez counters with a nice uppercut.
OcasioCortez cracks Nagashima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
OcasioCortez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nagashima stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagashima looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagashima throws a poor cross that misses
and OcasioCortez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OcasioCortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OcasioCortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nagashima with a body shot.
OcasioCortez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagashima on the side of the head.
OcasioCortez thuds his right hand into Nagashima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OcasioCortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagashima counters with a stiff right hand.
OcasioCortez lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OcasioCortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
and Nagashima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Nagashima - just one landing.
OcasioCortez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez misses with a straight left.
OcasioCortez swings widly with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a straight right hand.
OcasioCortez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OcasioCortez.
Nagashima tries to close the distance and clinch but OcasioCortez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from OcasioCortez. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Nagashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagashima lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandria OcasioCortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
OcasioCortez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from OcasioCortez lands.
OcasioCortez feints a jab promting Nagashima to slip. OcasioCortez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagashima slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
OcasioCortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagashima seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
OcasioCortez connects with the punch.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the body
and OcasioCortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
OcasioCortez is rocked!
No joy there for OcasioCortez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OcasioCortez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OcasioCortez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagashima at a distance.
Nagashima walks into a straight right hand from OcasioCortez.#T1#
OcasioCortez throws a good cross that connects.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Nagashima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OcasioCortez.
Nagashima throws a poor cross that misses
letting OcasioCortez counter with a right hand.
Nagashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
A swing and a miss from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a right hand that OcasioCortez ducks under and follows up with a left that OcasioCortez also avoids with ease.
OcasioCortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OcasioCortez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OcasioCortez swinging wildly here.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but OcasioCortez manages to avoid it.
Alexandria OcasioCortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
OcasioCortez swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima is looking for a counter combo.
OcasioCortez cracks Nagashima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
OcasioCortez misses the shot to the body.
OcasioCortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagashima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagashima sizes up OcasioCortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OcasioCortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagashima wants to clinch up but OcasioCortez keeps it at a distance.
OcasioCortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
OcasioCortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagashima finish him?#T3#
OcasioCortez slips a jab from Nagashima.
OcasioCortez slips a straight right by Nagashima.
OcasioCortez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagashima.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab to the body
and Nagashima counters with a crisp right that sends OcasioCortez to the canvas! Nagashima follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Nagashima!
Antonio Nagashima managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 7
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Nagashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagashima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leifsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nagashima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks.
Leifsson connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagashima misses the target.
Leifsson tries to counter by clinching up but Nagashima breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson slips under a jab.
Nagashima lands the left hand.#T1#
Nagashima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leifsson in his tracks.
Nagashima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nagashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson. #CL#
Leifsson clinches up against the cage.
Nagashima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leifsson blocking some punches. #T2#
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Leifsson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Leifsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagashimas head. #CUT#
It looks like Antonio Nagashima has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with the head strike.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagashima has Leifsson pressed against the cage.
Nagashima tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson lands a right hand.
Leifsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nagashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Leifsson avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nagashima lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Nagashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Leifsson on the inside.
Leifsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leifsson prevents a body shot from Nagashima.
Nice body punch from Leifsson - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leifsson.
Nagashima misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Leifsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Nagashima drops back down to his feet.
Nagashima looking to slow down the pace here.
Nagashima lands a body punch.
Leifsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leifsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Nagashima tries to throw a body punch but Leifsson avoids it by throwing Nagashima back against the cage. #T4#
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nagashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagashima controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Nagashima has a couple of punches blocked by Leifsson.
Nagashima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Leif Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nagashima.
Nagashima wants to stall.
Nagashima scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagashima has a couple of punches blocked by Leifsson.
Leifsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagashima tries to pull guard but Leifsson won't allow it.
Leifsson is working Nagashima over against the cage.
Nagashima looks winded!
Leifsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leif Leifsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nagashima'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#
Nagashima misses the jab.
Nagashima misses with an uppercut. Leifsson saw that one coming.
Leifsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nagashima swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
A big right from Nagashima misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima scores with a jab. Leifsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of Leifsson's head but Leifsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Leifsson ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Leifsson 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.
Nagashima digs a good hook to Leifsson's body.
Nagashima looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Nagashima throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Leifsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagashima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Nagashima taking a breather.
Leifsson lands a left hand. #TD2#
Nagashima pulls guard. #SUB2#
Nagashima has his foot on Leifsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leifsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nagashima working a defensive guard here.
Leifsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nagashima controls Leifsson momentarily but Leifsson frees himself.
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Nagashima working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagashima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Leifsson is sitting in close to Nagashima's body. Nagashima has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Leifsson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Leifsson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nagashima.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Nagashima!
Antonio Nagashima made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

Event: Madness Insanity 5
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Nagashima looks to score with a jab to the body but Camoran is just out of range.
Camoran misses with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camoran throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nagashima to counter with a crisp jab.
Camoran throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagashima misses its target.
Camoran misses with a hook
and Nagashima counters with a right hand to the body.
Camoran misses with a hook
and Nagashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Mankar Camoran has been cut.
Camoran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagashima.
Camoran looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
Camoran ducks under a wild hook from Nagashima.
Camoran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camoran loads up on a big right hand but Nagashima slips the punch.
Nagashima is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Nagashima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camoran steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nagashima.
Camoran cracks a nice hook into Nagashima's ribs.
Camoran misses with a hook.
Nagashima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagashima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nagashima moves out of range as Camoran strikes.
Camoran tries to clinch there but Nagashima circles away.
Camoran lands with a straight right. Nagashima didn't see that one coming.
Camoran throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagashima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nagashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagashima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camoran misses with an uppercut
and Nagashima counters with a straight right hand.
Camoran tries to clinch there but Nagashima circles away.
A slow jab from Camoran misses its intended target.
Camoran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Camoran misses with a hook. Nagashima ducked under it nicely.
Nagashima slips under a jab from Camoran.
Camoran throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagashima counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Nagashima slips under a jab.
Nagashima throws a hook to the side of Camoran's head but Camoran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagashima sets himself, and Camoran steps forward looking for the clinch! Nagashima avoids it this time.
Nagashima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camoran.
Mankar Camoran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camoran swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagashima counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camoran.
Nagashima lands an overhand right.
Camoran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Camoran has Nagashima up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Nagashima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nagashima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Camoran passes Nagashima's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nagashima manages to get to full guard.
Nagashima can't keep his opponent in guard - Camoran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Camoran wants to take a breather but Nagashima is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Camoran is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagashima is just riding it out for now. Camoran eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Camoran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nagashima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nagashima.#SUB#
Nagashima looking for a triangle here. Camoran is fighting it but it looks tight! Nagashima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Camoran is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Nagashima!
An out of breath Antonio Nagashima thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Nagashima blocks a head kick by Skabene.
Nagashima throwing a counter right hand but Skabene manages to avoid it.
Skabene tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nagashima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Nagashima tries to keep at a distance but Skabene has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skabene pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Skabene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nagashima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Arveids Skabene has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skabene.
Nagashima stalling.
Skabene working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima slows down the pace here.
Skabene tries to pull guard but Nagashima holds him up against the cage and eventually Skabene drops back down to his feet.
Nagashima misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Skabene is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands with a light punch inside.
Nagashima lands a nice uppercut.
Nagashima lands a shoulder strike.
Nagashima misses with the head strike.
Nagashima swings wildly with an uppercut but Skabene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skabene tries to pull guard but Nagashima holds him up against the cage and eventually Skabene drops back down to his feet.
Nagashima lands a nice shot to the body.
Skabene looks winded!
Nagashima is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Nice body punch from Nagashima.
Nagashima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nagashima lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nagashima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nagashima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skabene up against the cage.
Nagashima stalls.
Good body shot from Nagashima. #T3#
Nagashima lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Arveids Skabene's cut even more.
Nagashima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nagashima lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagashima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagashima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nagashima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nagashima gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nagashima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
The cut above Arveids Skabene's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skabene backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagashima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagashima gets through Skabene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Nagashima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skabene backwards.
Nagashima lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Skabene is rocked!
Nagashima gets through Skabene's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skabene is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagashima finish him?#CUT#
Arveids Skabene's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Skabene's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Nagashima.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antonio Nagashima!
A victorious Antonio Nagashima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Marino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagashima digs a good hook to Marino's body.
Nagashima cracks Marino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Nagashima forces Marino back against the cage and clinches.
Nagashima scores with a shot to the side of Marino's head.
Nagashima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nagashima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagashima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nagashima should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagashima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagashima lands a nice shot to the body.
Marino is breathing heavily.
Nagashima lands with a right to the head.
Nagashima lands a right hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nagashima lands a left hand. #T1#
Marino has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nagashima lands a body punch.
Nagashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marino backwards.
Nagashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marino blocks an uppercut.
Nagashima digs a right hand into Marino's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marino's gas tank.
Nagashima scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagashima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nagashima throws a head punch that misses.
Nagashima lands a left hand.
Nagashima lands a hook that snaps the head of Marino backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a head punch that misses.
Nagashima scores with a shot to the side of Marino's head.
Nagashima gets through Marino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagashima scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Marino is rocked!
Nagashima dips a shoulder and cracks Marino with a mighty uppercut! Marino falls back against the cage and Nagashima unloads with a barrage of strikes! Marino is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nagashima screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Nagashima!
Antonio Nagashima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Steve Marino had this to say: '"Only the fallen have seen the end of war."'.

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