Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 364 Sakala v Tyler
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Tyler is looking to land body kicks.
Sakala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler thows a body kick. Sakala tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sakala misses with a body shot
and Tyler counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
Sakala lands with a straight right. Tyler didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.#KD2#
Tyler lands a head kick that stumbles Sakala and the fighters go to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakala looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakala, not yet.
Tyler stops Sakala from standing up.
Tyler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyler advances to full mount.
Tyler throwing strikes here but Sakala is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T1#
Sakala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tyler tries to control but Sakala wriggling away.
Sakala blocking the ground and pound.
Sakala is squirming around, avoiding Tyler's attempts to control the action.
Tyler throwing strikes but Sakala bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #SUB2#
Tyler pushes a forearm under Sakala's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sakala is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Tyler!
Pete Tyler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 353 Pedersoli v King
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Sakala moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Temidare's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Temidare loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
A big left from Sakala misses.
Sakala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Temidare misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sakala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakala lands a nice shot to the body.
Temidare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temidare blocks a head kick by Sakala.
Temidare scores with a jab.
Sakala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Sakala.
Temidare displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Temidare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Temidare throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Sakala rushes Temidare and presses him up against the cage.
Sakala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Temidare blocks it with crossed arms.
Temidare throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Temidare manages to break the clinch.
Temidare misses with a hook to the body
and Sakala counters with a nice body kick.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Temidare ducks down to avoid it.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Temidare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. Temidare does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sakala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Temidare tries to bum rush Sakala with a series of wild strikes but Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temidare misses with an uppercut.
Sakala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temidare connects with a right hand. Sakala shakes it off.
Sakala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakala replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Temidare blocks it well.
Sakala catches Temidare with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakala.
Sakala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakala misses with a head kick.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Temidare throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Temidare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakala defending well as Temidare loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Sakala throws a hook to the side of Temidare's head but Temidare sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Sakala.
Sakala thuds his shin into the meat of Temidare's side.
Temidare feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Temidare misses with an uppercut
and Sakala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sakala tries to clinch but Temidare is having none of it.
Temidare fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakala just manages to avoid it.
Temidare throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakala misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Temidare misses the target.
Sakala avoids the head kick by Temidare.
Sakala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Temidare slips a straight right by Sakala.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Temidare throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Sakala throws a head kick that misses
and Temidare counters with a right hand 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!
Sakala staying out of range there.
Temidare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Temidare throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sakala dodges the punch combination from Temidare.
A telegraphed right hand from Temidare misses the target.
Sakala misses with a hook. Temidare ducked under it nicely.
Temidare takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Temidare lands.
Sakala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Temidare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Temidare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yannick Sakala will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sakala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temidare.
Temidare uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakala.
Temidare misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Sakala.
Sakala takes one to the chin there.
Sakala checks a leg kick.
Sakala thinks about the counter body kick.
Temidare throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Temidare with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakala to score with a decent uppercut.
Temidare throws a right and a left that Sakala avoids nicely.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Temidare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temidare scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Temidare misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Temidare misses with a straight left.
Sakala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Temidare misses with a lunging right hand
and Temidare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Sakala misses.
Temidare moves into range and connects with a jab.
Temidare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakala under the eye.
Sakala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sakala throws a leg kick but Temidare sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Temidare wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakala missing with a left hand there. Temidare was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Temidare takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sakala lands with an uppercut that bounces Temidare off the cage and back into range.
Temidare connects with a body shot that sends Sakala's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temidare jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Temidare takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Temidare walks into a stiff left hand from Sakala.
Temidare throws a head kick that misses.
Temidare avoids the head kick by Sakala.
Sakala throws the kick towards the body but Temidare avoids it.
Sakala scores with a nice head shot.
Temidare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temidare blocks a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sakala in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Temidare misses
and Sakala counters with a body kick that stops Temidare in his tracks momentarily.
Temidare loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Temidare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakala.#T3#
Temidare defending well as Sakala loads up on a big left hand.
Temidare fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakala just manages to avoid it.
Temidare misses with a left hand
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
Temidare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakala at a distance.
Temidare keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakala looks for the body kick but Temidare saw that one coming.
Temidare takes a swing at Sakala's ribcage but misses.
Temidare lands with a hook. Sakala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sakala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Temidare throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Temidare slips a straight right by Sakala.
Sakala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Temidare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala looks to score with a jab to the body but Temidare is just out of range.
Temidare slips a jab from Sakala.
Sakala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Temidare wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakala throws a jab when Temidare was well out of range.
Sakala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sakala is looking to land body kicks.
Sakala avoids the head kick by Temidare.
Temidare steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sakala. That one must have hurt.
Sakala throws a lazy head kick
and Temidare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temidare will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sakala misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temidare.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yannick Sakala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sakala bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Temidare ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
The fighters circling - Sakala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Temidare defending well as Sakala loads up on a big left hand.
Temidare misses with an uppercut
and Sakala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakala dodges the punch combination from Temidare.
Temidare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Temidare misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakala counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temidare at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Temidare crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakala - the referee stops the clock and Temidare gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakala. Temidare manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sakala connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Temidare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Sakala throws a shot to the body.
Sakala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temidare has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sakala lands an overhand right.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Sakala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adeboye Temidare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
Sakala throws the left hand but Temidare avoids the punch easily.
Temidare throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Temidare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Temidare.
Temidare misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Temidare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakala throws a big shot that misses.
Sakala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sakala takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temidare throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sakala counters with a stiff right hand.
Temidare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Temidare misses with a right hand
and Sakala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakala lands with a nice body kick.
Temidare on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Temidare moves away from the strike by Sakala.
Temidare is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Sakala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakala works the jab nicely.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Temidare ducks down to avoid it.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Temidare tries a head kick but it misses.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Temidare was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sakala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Temidare.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temidare.
Temidare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Temidare takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Sakala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Temidare looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sakala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sakala throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temidare takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Temidare uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Sakala cracks Temidare with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakala slips under a jab from Temidare.
Sakala counters with a body kick.
Sakala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakala tries to clinch but Temidare is having none of it.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Temidare.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: DMMA 347 Faolin v Steve
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakala.
Gregor throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gregor needs to keep his hands up - Sakala had a free shot at his head there.
Sakala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakala plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#KD#
Sakala drops Gregor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gregor looks back up at him and smiles so Sakala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Gregor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gregor! Sakala dives in looking to finish! Gregor is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DMMA 343: Damage Control
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Sakala looks to throw the jab but Laake is out of range.
Laake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laake lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sakala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sakala scores with a kick to the midsection.
Yngve Laake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laake.
Sakala throws a wild body kick that Laake sees coming a mile off.
Sakala wants to slow Laake down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Laake misses its target.
Sakala blocks a head kick by Laake.
Laake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laake thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Laake backs off Sakala throws a huge counter combo but Laake manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala looks for the body kick but Laake saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laake.
A swing and a miss from Laake.
A little jabbing left from Sakala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Laake throws a leg kick
and Sakala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laake throws a leg kick
and Sakala counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakala scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A head kick from Laake lands but Sakala takes it in his stride.
Sakala stalks Laake and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laake's face. Laake staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Laake throws a leg kick
and Sakala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Laake really felt that one!
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laake moves away.
Laake is looking to score with low kicks.
Laake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakala counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakala 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.
Laake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakala throws a hook but Laake avoids it easily.
Sakala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laake. #T2#
Sakala misses with a head kick.
Laake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sakala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sakala jabs Laake right on the nose. Laake blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Sakala.
Sakala throws out a powerful jab.
Crunch! Sakala slams his shin into Laake's torso.
Sakala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Laake.
Sakala throws a head kick but Laake moves out of range.
It appears Laake was looking to counter with a kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laake.
Laake tries to land a leg kick but Sakala saw it coming and moves away.
Laake finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sakala lands a glancing blow to the side of Laake's head.#T3#
Laake misses with a low kick.
Sakala misses with a straight right.
Sakala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laake.
Sakala takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Laake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laake had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Laake misses with a hook
and Sakala counters with a right hand to the body.
Laake buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakala checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakala moves out of range of the leg kick from Laake.
Sakala has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laake.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laake.
Sakala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laake is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Sakala throws a wild body kick that Laake sees coming a mile off.
Laake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakala throws a sloppy body shot
and Laake makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sakala really felt that one!
Laake throws a sloppy head kick
and Sakala counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala is looking to land body kicks.
Sakala throws a series of punches but Laake moves out of range.
Laake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sakala lands a jab to Laake's midsection.
Sakala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laake misses with a low kick.
Laake misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yngve Laake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Laake misses
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
Sakala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laake tries to work over Sakala's front leg with a kick but Sakala checks it.
Sakala throws a head kick but Laake moves out of range.
Sakala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sakala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laake if he has to take too many more of those.
Sakala looks to land a body kick but Laake moved away.
Laake tried to score with a low kick but Sakala checks it.
Sakala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laake might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Laake throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sakala counters with a body kick that stops Laake in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakala is out of range and Laake settles back down.
Laake motions for Sakala to come forward. Laake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Laake was looking to counter with a kick there.#T1#
Laake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakala is out of range and Laake settles back down.
Laake throws a wild body kick that Sakala sees coming a mile off.
Sakala throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakala blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Sakala as he checks the leg kick.
Laake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laake motions for Sakala to come forward. Laake throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakala looks to land a right hand but Laake moved out of range.
Sakala avoids the head kick by Laake.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laake.
Laake takes a swing at Sakala's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Sakala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakala thuds his right hand into Laake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laake throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Sakala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laake appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Sakala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laake misses with a leg kick
and Sakala counters with a monster head kick that knocks Laake out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yannick Sakala!
A pretty intense looking Yannick Sakala took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: DMMA 332 Zahedi vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Sakala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakala throws a jab but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Zurauskas ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
Sakala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut.
Sakala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakala is looking to counter punch.
Sakala lands a body shot.
Zurauskas lands with an overhand left.
Sakala throws a big shot that misses.
Zurauskas defending well as Sakala loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Zurauskas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab.
Sakala slips a jab from Zurauskas.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakala misses the target.#T1#
Sakala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Zurauskas ducks down to avoid it.
Sakala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zurauskas.
Sakala lands a jab to Zurauskas's midsection.
Sakala throws a shot from downtown. Zurauskas moves away and avoids it.
We've been informed that Zurauskas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sakala swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sakala.
Zurauskas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sakala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zurauskas flicks out a counter leg kick but Sakala steps away.
Zurauskas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zurauskas. #T2#
Sakala looks to score with a jab to the body but Zurauskas is just out of range.
Sakala blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Zurauskas misses
and Sakala counters with a big head kick but Zurauskas shrugs it off.
Zurauskas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakala.
Zurauskas throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD#
Sakala lands a big right hand that sends Zurauskas crashing to the mat! Sakala stays standing though and waves Zurauskas back to his feet!#ROC#Zurauskas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zurauskas walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zurauskas limp body while Sakala jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DMMA 325 Argentino vs Lovanov
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Sakala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakala throws a body kick that misses
and Ebe counters with a left to the body.
Ebe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ebe manages to avoid it.
Sakala tries a low kick but Ebe avoids it.
Ebe misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Ebe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakala.
Ebe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ebe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala missing with a left hand there. Ebe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala swings for the body but Ebe moves out of range.
Ebe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Ebe misses with an uppercut.
Sakala looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ebe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. Ebe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe checks a leg kick.
Sakala wants to clinch up but Ebe keeps it at a distance.
Ebe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ebe.
Ebe moves out of range of the body kick.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick
and Ebe counters with a straight right hand.
Sakala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sakala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Ebe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Ebe tests Sakala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sakala throws a body punch but Ebe moves out of range.
Ebe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sakala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala scores with a spinning back kick!
Ebe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala misses the jab.
Sakala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sakala swings for the body but Ebe moves out of range.
And Ebe tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ebe scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Sakala cracks Ebe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakala takes a swing at Ebe's ribcage but misses.
Ebe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ebe throws a looping overhand right but Sakala ducks down to avoid it.
Sakala throws a lazy right hand but Ebe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ebe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ebe moves out of range as Sakala throws a body kick.
Ebe throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Sakala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakala misses with a straight left.
Sakala misses with a body kick. #T4#
Ebe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala misses the body punch
and Ebe counters with a straight right hand.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Sakala misses.
Ebe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Ebe.
Ebe misses the body punch
and Sakala counters with a nice body kick.
Ebe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Ebe misses with a straight right.
Ebe throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yannick Sakala will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ebe throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sakala! #CL#
Sakala rushes Ebe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ebe jumps guard but Sakala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sakala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ebe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ebe up against the cage.
Ebe jumps guard but Sakala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sakala is looking to control Ebe's arms but Ebe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakala has his back to the cage.
Ebe jumps guard but Sakala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yannick Sakala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Ebe.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sakala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakala pushes Ebe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Sakala breaks the clinch. #T1#
Sakala scores with a jab.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Ebe slips the punch.
Ebe blocks a head kick by Sakala.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ebe! But no joy.
Sakala takes one to the side of the head.
Ebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ebe staying out of range there.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Ebe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ebe throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ebe misses with a two punch combination.
Sakala throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ebe avoids it.
Ebe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Ebe blocks a head kick by Sakala.
Ebe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sakala throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ebe.#CUT#It looks like Isaac Ebe has been cut.
Yannick Sakala is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala with a nice cross.
Ebe takes a swing at Sakala's ribcage but misses.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Sakala.
Sakala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebe can do to turn this around?
Ebe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakala at a distance.
Ebe throws a nice looking combination but Sakala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ebe throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebe. #T3#
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala scores with a push kick.
Ebe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakala quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Sakala.
Sakala works Ebe's body with a nice hook.
Ebe is breathing heavily.
Sakala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala scores with a push kick.
A jab from Sakala misses.
Ebe throws out a counter right but Sakala avoids it with no problem.
Ebe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ebe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ebe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sakala.#T4#
Ebe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakala can pounce on him.
Sakala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ebe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sakala.
Nice uppercut there from Sakala.
Ebe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ebe misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala tries to move into range but Ebe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. Ebe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakala scores with the left hand. Ebe knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Ebe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ebe drops his hands momentarily and Sakala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ebe misses with a body shot.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Sakala.
Sakala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ebe drops his hands momentarily and Sakala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ebe misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala punishes Ebe's body with a nice straight punch.
Ebe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ebe misses with a few strikes there.
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Ebe throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Ebe misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala throws a wild body kick that Ebe sees coming a mile off.
Sakala lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Sakala.
Ebe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sakala throws a push kick but Ebe slaps the foot to one side.
Ebe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sakala defends it well.
Ebe throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ebe there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Sakala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ebe in his tracks.
Ebe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ebe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Sakala drops Ebe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ebe looks back up at him and smiles so Sakala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ebe is rocked!
Sakala throws a head kick but Ebe moves out of range.
Ebe is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakala finish him?
Ebe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sakala backs up against the cage.
Ebe seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Sakala.
Ebe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sakala lands with an uppercut that bounces Ebe off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Sakala throws the kick towards the body but Ebe avoids it.
Ebe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakala is just out of range.
Ebe ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
Sakala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Ebe misses with a wild body shot.
Ebe tests Sakala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakala throws a good cross that connects.
Ebe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Sakala thuds his shin into the meat of Ebe's side.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
Ebe slips a jab and a cross from Sakala.
Ebe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakala.
Ebe slips a straight right by Sakala.
Ebe throws a nice looking combination but Sakala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ebe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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!
Ebe throws a poor cross that misses
and Ebe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Isaac Ebe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sakala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yannick Sakala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakala 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yannick Sakala!
A determined Yannick Sakala didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DMMA 318 Kuomanen vs Power
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Osuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakala is just out of range.
Sakala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Osuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakala throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Osuna looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Sakala connects with a looping right hand.
Sakala lands a front kick.
Osuna lunges at Sakala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakala's hand.
Sakala lands with a nice body punch.
Sakala throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Osuna looks winded!
The fighters circling - Osuna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakala slips under a jab from Osuna.
Osuna throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osuna avoids a kick to the body.
Osuna throws a right hand that misses
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
Osuna moves out of range as Sakala strikes.
A solid body kick from Sakala. #T1#
Sakala throws a leg kick which misses Osuna's front leg but catches the back leg as Osuna tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakala - that will leave a mark!
Sakala clobbers Osuna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Osuna 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.
Sakala connects with a body shot.
Osuna walks into a jab.
Joaquin Osuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakala.
Sakala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakala checks a leg kick.
Sakala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osuna.
Osuna lands a jab to the nose.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Osuna lands a nice looking 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!
Osuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakala lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sakala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Osuna has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sakala.
Sakala lands a head kick! #ROC#Osuna is rocked!
Osuna drops his hands momentarily. Sakala doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Osuna staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Osuna doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Joaquin Osuna stepped up to the mic, saying ' Joaquin Osuna stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'.

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Sakala misses.
Kearney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakala.
Kearney moves forwards but Sakala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kearney.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Kearney throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakala misses with an uppercut. Kearney saw that one coming.
Kearney throws out a counter right but Sakala avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Sakala slams his shin into Kearney's torso.
Sakala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kearney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kearney. Sakala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kearney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakala. #T1##CL#
Sakala moves into the clinch.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakala looking to throw knees to the head but Kearney is blocking nicely.
Kearney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sakala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakala looks for the body kick but Kearney saw that one coming.
Sakala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kearney.
Sakala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kearney lands a jab to the head.
Kearney takes a swing at Sakala's ribcage but misses.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sakala throws a right hand that misses
and Kearney counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Sakala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kearney, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Sakala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sakala is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kearney's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kearney blocking some punches.
Kearney digs a right hand into Sakala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakala's gas tank.
Kearney lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kearney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakala is trying to stall.
Kearney scores with a shot to the side of Sakala's head.
Kearney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakala or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
Sakala takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kearney.
Sakala working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kearney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Kearney slips the punch.#T3#
Sakala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kearney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kearney.
Sakala lands a leg kick that knocks Kearney off balance momentarily.
Kearney scores with a nice strike.
Kearney throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Kearney thuds a left hand into Sakala's body.
Kearney tries to move into range but Sakala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. Kearney does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakala. #T4#
Kearney doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakala circles away.
Sakala throwing a counter right hand but Kearney manages to avoid it.
Kearney stuns Sakala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kearney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala missing with a left hand there. Kearney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kearney moves out of range as Sakala throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Sakala misses its intended target.
Sakala tries to land a front kick but Kearney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kearney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kearney on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Kearney will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Kearney pushes Sakala up against the cage in a clinch.
Kearney misses with the head strike.
Kearney misses with the head strike.
Kearney tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Kearney scores with a shoulder strike.
Kearney takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Kearney breaks the clinch.
Yannick Sakala is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kearney instigates a clinch.
Kearney tries a body shot but Sakala blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kearney.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Kearney uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Sakala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sakala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sakala scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Sakala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakala.
A slow jab from Kearney misses its intended target.
Sakala misses with a hook
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
Sakala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala throws a body punch but Kearney moves out of range.
Kearney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kearney throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Sakala scores with a hook.
Kearney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakala.#T2#
Sakala moves forwards but Kearney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Kearney slips the punch.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kearney.
Sakala scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kearney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Kearney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakala.
Kearney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kearney misses with a looping left.
Sakala throws a poor cross that misses
and Kearney counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakala lands with a nice body punch.
Kearney looks to throw the jab but Sakala is out of range.
Sakala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kearney throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Kearney takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Sakala scores with a decent looking hook.
Kearney fails to land with a series of punches.
Kearney slips under a jab.#KD#
Sakala sends Kearney crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sakala is motioning to the referee to let Kearney up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kearney is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kearney moves away from the strike by Sakala.
Kearney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakala throws a body kick that misses.
Kearney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Kearney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakala jabs Kearney right on the nose. Kearney blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakala.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala throws a poor cross that misses
and Kearney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kearney misses with a two punch combination.
Sakala jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sakala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakala lands a leg kick that knocks Kearney off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala throws out a powerful jab.
Sakala looks to land a right hand but Kearney moved out of range.
Kearney unleashes a big counter combination but Sakala bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sakala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kearney counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Sakala.
Sakala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kearney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kearney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kearney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kearney just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakala. That snapped Kearney's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Sakala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakala.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Kearney defending well as Sakala loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Sakala doesn't manage to clinch there - Kearney circles away.
Sakala misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Kearney counters with a nice right hand that sends Sakala toppling to the canvas! Sakala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kearney finish him?!#ROC2#Sakala is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala throws a body punch but Kearney moves out of range.
Sakala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kearney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kearney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Kearney misses with an uppercut.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kearney.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Kearney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kearney jabs at Sakala's body.
Sakala throws the left hand but Kearney avoids the punch easily.
Sakala wants to clinch but Kearney slips to the side
and Kearney counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakala. That snapped Kearney's head back.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
Sakala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Kearney throws a sloppy body shot
and Sakala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kearney scores with a jab. Sakala acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Kearney lands a big right hand that sends Sakala crashing to the mat! Kearney stays standing though and waves Sakala back to his feet!
Oh Sakala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kearney stuns Sakala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Kearney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kearney creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sakala with a big uppercut! Sakala tries to clinch up but Kearney pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sakala to the mat! Sakala covers up and Kearney unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Kearney!
Patrick Kearney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Sakala staying out of range there.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala misses with an uppercut. Van ThÃ¼ringen saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Sakala drops his hands momentarily and Van ThÃ¼ringen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with an uppercut.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a big shot that misses.
Sakala throws a fast counter high kick but Van ThÃ¼ringen manages to duck under it in time.
Van ThÃ¼ringen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Sakala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van ThÃ¼ringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakala! But no joy.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Sakala replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van ThÃ¼ringen blocks it well.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sakala off the cage and back into range.
Sakala 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!
Nice defenses there by Sakala.#T1#
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van ThÃ¼ringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Sakala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a left hand
and Sakala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sakala misses with a hook.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands a nice shot that snaps Sakala's head back.
A big right from Van ThÃ¼ringen misses.
Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Van ThÃ¼ringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen with a hook.
Sakala misses with a hook.
Sakala slips a jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Sakala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala. #T2#
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a big shot that misses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakala throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen finds it's way through Sakala's defenses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sakala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws the left hand but Sakala avoids the punch easily.
Sakala is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sakala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throwing a counter right hand but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van ThÃ¼ringen slips under a jab.#T3#
Van ThÃ¼ringen loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a big shot that misses.
Sakala is looking to land body kicks.
Van ThÃ¼ringen looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Sakala slips a jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala looks to score with a jab to the body but Van ThÃ¼ringen is just out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Van ThÃ¼ringen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van ThÃ¼ringen loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Sakala throws a counter combo.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Sakala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van ThÃ¼ringen cracks Sakala with a good jab.#T4#
Van ThÃ¼ringen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakala thuds his right hand into Van ThÃ¼ringen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van ThÃ¼ringen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakala counters with a body kick that stops Van ThÃ¼ringen in his tracks momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Sakala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakala is looking to clinch.
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Van ThÃ¼ringen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakala blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sakala.
Sakala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van ThÃ¼ringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakala.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Sakala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sakala thuds his right hand into Van ThÃ¼ringen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen misses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakala - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Sakala misses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a right hand
and Sakala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakala delivers a nice body kick.
Sakala throws a body kick that misses.
Sakala connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen misses its intended target.
Sakala takes a swing at Van ThÃ¼ringen's ribcage but misses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakala throws a fast counter high kick but Van ThÃ¼ringen manages to duck under it in time.
Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Sakala lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van ThÃ¼ringen takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakala. Sakala circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut there from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Sakala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van ThÃ¼ringen doesn't seem phased though.
Sakala lands the left hand.
Van ThÃ¼ringen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD2#
Sakala lands a big head kick that sends Van ThÃ¼ringen tumbling to the mat! Sakala takes a step backwards and waves Van ThÃ¼ringen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Van ThÃ¼ringen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala moves out of range as Van ThÃ¼ringen strikes.
Oh Van ThÃ¼ringen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a straight right.
Sakala defending well as Van ThÃ¼ringen loads up on a big left hand.
Van ThÃ¼ringen seems to have got his legs back now.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala slips a jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Van ThÃ¼ringen slips a jab from Sakala.
Van ThÃ¼ringen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala tries a quick counter leg kick but Van ThÃ¼ringen is wise to it.
Nice straight punches there by Van ThÃ¼ringen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala slips under a jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van ThÃ¼ringen looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen misses.
Sakala replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van ThÃ¼ringen blocks it well.
Sakala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van ThÃ¼ringen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakala scrambles back to his feet.
Sakala tries to land a front kick but Van ThÃ¼ringen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakala throws a jab when Van ThÃ¼ringen was well out of range.#T3#
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands the left hand.
Van ThÃ¼ringen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakala.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a big shot that misses.
Sakala throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws out a powerful jab.
Sakala throws a head kick but Van ThÃ¼ringen moves out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a straight left.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Sakala throws a body punch but Van ThÃ¼ringen moves out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook to the side of Sakala's head but Sakala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Van ThÃ¼ringen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a hook. Van ThÃ¼ringen ducked under it nicely.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a looping overhand right but Sakala ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses the jab.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Sakala tries to land a front kick but Van ThÃ¼ringen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Van ThÃ¼ringen misses the target.
Sakala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sakala's head.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Sakala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van ThÃ¼ringen blocks the body kick.
Van ThÃ¼ringen avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van ThÃ¼ringen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakala.
Sakala steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses the jab.
Van ThÃ¼ringen scores with a jab.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Sakala throws the kick towards the body but Van ThÃ¼ringen avoids it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses the jab.
Sakala jabs Van ThÃ¼ringen right on the nose. Van ThÃ¼ringen blinks but takes it well.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen moves out of range of the body kick.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with an uppercut
and Sakala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakala - that will leave a mark!
Sakala is looking to land body kicks.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a straight right.
Sakala cracks Van ThÃ¼ringen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws the left hand but Sakala avoids the punch easily.
Van ThÃ¼ringen cracks Sakala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Van ThÃ¼ringen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakala sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Van ThÃ¼ringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van ThÃ¼ringen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van ThÃ¼ringen slips under a jab.
Sakala defending well as Van ThÃ¼ringen loads up on a big left hand.
Sakala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakala moves away from the strike by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakala.
Sakala follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sakala lands with a right hand.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Sakala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sakala misses with a hook.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van ThÃ¼ringen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Sakala lands.
Van ThÃ¼ringen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A slow jab from Van ThÃ¼ringen misses its intended target.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakala.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a looping overhand right but Sakala ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a looping right.
Sakala is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Sakala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakala misses with a double jab.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throwing a counter right hand but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Sakala counters with a nice right hand that sends Van ThÃ¼ringen toppling to the canvas! Van ThÃ¼ringen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sakala finish him?!
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws an off balance right hand
and Sakala counters with a right hand to the body.
Van ThÃ¼ringen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sakala. That one must have hurt.
Sakala closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Van ThÃ¼ringen! Sakala dives in looking to finish! Van ThÃ¼ringen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DMMA 287 Kuomanen vs Khan
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Sakala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Argento.
Argento scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Argento has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Argento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakala moves away from the strike by Argento.
Argento fails with the takedown
and Sakala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Argento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Argento fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexus Argento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
Sakala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Argento fails with the takedown
and Sakala counters with a head kick. #T1#
Argento tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakala looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Argento counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Argento.
Argento throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Argento missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argento stays in close to Sakala's body and controls the position.
Sakala looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakala, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Argento's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Argento lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Argento throws an elbow that misses. Sakala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Argento's guard. Nice move by Sakala!#REVB##SUB#
Argento is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakala defends well.#SUB#
Argento is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakala defends well.#T2#
Argento keeping moving, preventing Sakala from controlling successfully.
Argento not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Sakala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice uppercut lands for Sakala. That snapped Argento's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Argento throws a sloppy body shot
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Sakala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Argento throws a right and a left that both miss.
Argento fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sakala on the side of the head.
Sakala scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Argento avoids a kick to the body.
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Argento just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yannick Sakala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Argento shoots in but Sakala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakala misses the shot to the body.
Sakala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Argento closes the distance and clinches.
Sakala prevents a body shot from Argento.
Still in the clinch, Argento scores with a nice short uppercut.
Argento misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakala misses with a knee strike.
Sakala blocks a body shot from Argento.
Argento is trying to pull guard but Sakala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Argento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Argento jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sakala walks away with a smile on his face. Argento gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sakala works Argento's body with a nice hook.
Sakala takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Sakala does it's job there.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Argento slips the punch.
Argento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.
Argento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexus Argento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Argento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Argento ducks down to avoid it.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yannick Sakala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sakala throws a wild body kick that Argento sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Argento shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Sakala has one foot on Argento's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Argento scores with a jab.
Argento doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakala avoids the body shot from Argento.
Sakala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
Argento appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argento throws a sloppy body shot
and Sakala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Argento drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sakala has momentary wrist control but Argento slips an elbow through the middle.
Argento loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Argento working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
Argento stopping the sweep attempt from Sakala.
Argento content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Argento is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Argento working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sakala looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakala, not yet.
Argento won't allow Sakala to get back to his feet.
Argento scoring with some ground and pound.
Argento with a flurry of punches that miss.
Argento throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Argento looking to sit in guard and control but Sakala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Argento working for a triangle but Sakala defends it easily. #SUB#
Argento looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Argento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakala passes Argento's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sakala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Argento manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Sakala is stalling in the full guard.
Sakala trying to control but Argento is working from the bottom.
Argento is trying to control the position but Sakala postures up. #SUB#
Argento looking for a triangle here. Sakala is fighting it but it looks tight! Argento pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sakala is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 282 Cowan vs Greene
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Sakala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Licht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Licht connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Licht takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
Sakala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Licht connects with a crisp jab.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Licht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Licht throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab.
Licht paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Licht throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakala counters with a good, hard body kick but Licht shrugs it off.
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Sakala fakes the leg kick and cracks Licht in the body.
Licht is breathing heavily.
Licht needs to keep his hands up - Sakala had a free shot at his head there.
Sakala misses the shot to the body.
Sakala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sakala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Licht's head backwards.
Sakala walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Licht drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sakala swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Licht's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DMMA 272
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Sakala misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prix! But no joy.
Sakala throws a right hand that misses
and Prix counters with a right hand to the body.
Prix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prix scores with the left hand. Sakala knows he should have avoided that one.
Sakala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakala throws a big shot that misses.
Prix throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakala.
Sakala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sakala 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala throws a leg kick
and Prix counters with a good, hard body kick but Sakala shrugs it off.
Sakala scores with a nice strike.
Prix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Sakala throws a quick counter kick to the body but Prix avoids it.
Sakala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sakala lands with a nice body punch.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prix was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
It seemed like Prix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakala tries to clinch up.
Prix flicks out a counter leg kick but Sakala steps away.
Crunch! Sakala slams his shin into Prix's torso.
Prix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakala.#CUT#It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.
Sakala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prix misses with a shot to the body
and Sakala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prix throws a sloppy head kick and Sakala moves out of range easily.
Prix throws a shot to the body.
Prix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Prix misses with a body punch
and Sakala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prix lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Prix.
Sakala is breathing heavily.
Sakala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prix can pounce on him.
Sakala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prix.
Sakala throws a quick counter head kick but Prix was just out of range.
A slow jab from Prix misses its intended target. #T3#
Sakala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Prix if he has to take too many more of those.
Prix throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
It looked like Sakala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakala thuds a left hand into Prix's body.
A big left from Sakala misses.
Sakala tries a head kick but it misses.
Sakala misses with a hook
and Prix counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakala misses with a body punch
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakala comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. Prix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sakala misses with the body kick
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala cracks Prix with a right hand to the side of the head.
Prix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prix is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sakala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakala with a jab.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Prix responds with a good body kick, but Sakala manages to step out the way in time.
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 Yannick Sakala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Prix's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sakala misses with a jab to the body
and Prix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakala jabs Prix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Prix misses.
It appears Sakala was looking to counter with a kick there.
Prix throws an off balance right hand
and Sakala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Prix really felt that one!
Prix misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Prix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
It seemed like Prix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakala throws the kick towards the body but Prix avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prix.
Sakala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prix.
Prix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Sakala misses with a hook
and Prix counters with a straight right hand.
Sakala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakala moves out of range as Prix throws a body kick.
Sakala lands with a good body shot.
Sakala defending well as Prix loads up on a big left hand.
Sakala throws a quick counter kick to the body but Prix avoids it.
Prix scores with a spinning back kick!
Sakala scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sakala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prix at a distance. #T2#
Sakala misses with a jab to the body
and Prix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sakala is looking to wear down Prix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prix.
Prix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prix scrambles back to his feet.
Sakala lands a nice shot that snaps Prix's head back.
Prix thuds his shin into the meat of Sakala's side.
A solid body kick from Sakala.
Prix scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Prix lands a nice looking body shot.
Prix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prix connects with a body shot that sends Sakala's belly button to the back.
Prix throws a series of punches but Sakala avoids them all with ease.
Prix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakala doesn't seem bothered though.
Sakala moves away from the strike by Prix.
Sakala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Prix takes a swing at Sakala's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Prix's corner calls for a 1-2. Prix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakala moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sakala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prix.
Nice shot by Sakala.
Sakala throws a push kick but Prix slaps the foot to one side.
Prix avoids the body shot from Sakala.
Jab from Sakala.
Sakala throws a push kick but Prix slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cyrus Prix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cyrus Prix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Prix throws a front kick that sends Sakala stumbling back into the cage.
Prix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Prix slips the punch.
Prix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prix drops Sakala with a huge uppercut! Sakala drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Prix is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Prix!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyrus Prix thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 262
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1#
Sakala cracks Cole with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like White Cole has been cut.#KD2#
Sakala lands a big head kick that sends Cole tumbling to the mat! Sakala takes a step backwards and waves Cole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cole avoids the head kick by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a body punch
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Sakala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cole moves out of range as Sakala throws a body kick.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakala misses with a looping right.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.#T1#
Sakala throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Sakala pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole tries to pull guard but Sakala holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
Cole jumps guard but Sakala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sakala just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for White Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
Sakala is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cole is keeping busy.
Cole tries to pull guard but Sakala holds him up against the cage and eventually Cole drops back down to his feet.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Sakala has him pressed against the cage.
Sakala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Cole drags the fight down to the ground. #T2#
Cole trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakala content to stall in guard here.
Sakala is looking to stand up but Cole won't let him.
Cole being controlled here, momentarily.
Sakala trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is pulling down on Sakala's head to control his posture.
Sakala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sakala avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Cole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakala defends well.#T3#
Sakala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakala trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Cole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sakala from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sakala content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sakala wanted to stand there but Cole had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Cole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Cole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sakala looks to land a body kick but Cole moved away.
Sakala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sakala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala scores with a decent looking hook.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala lands the left hand.
Cole misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Cole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Sakala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Cole tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakala counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sakala looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sakala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sakala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#White Cole's cut is getting worse.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakala looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Sakala moves to clinch but Cole breaks away
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Sakala closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Sakala avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakala.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
A lazy body kick from Sakala
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Sakala. #T3#
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cole moves out of range as Sakala strikes.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sakala throws a body kick that misses.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cole avoids a kick to the body.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakala manages to avoid it.
A big left from Cole misses.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Cole blocks a head kick by Sakala.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Sakala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakala misses with a hook to the body
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala misses with a jab to the body
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yannick Sakala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on White Cole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
Cole was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy body kick from Sakala
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakala throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakala throws a lazy body kick
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Cole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looks like Cole has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Cole smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cole takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole blocks a head kick by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Sakala is rocked!
Sakala switches off momentarily and Cole cracks him with a monster right hand! Sakala topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Cole dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). White Cole!
Our winner, White Cole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 250 Kwong vs Roll
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Argento looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Argento takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Argento blocks a jab.
Argento lands with a nice combination. Sakala backs away looking to recover.
Argento is looking to slow Sakala down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Sakala.
Sakala throws a leg kick but Argento moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Argento lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sakala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sakala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sakala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Sakala misses its intended target.
Sakala checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sakala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Argento.#T1#
Sakala throws a push kick but Argento slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Argento does no damage.
Sakala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Argento shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sakala moves out of range of the strikes.
Argento jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Argento if he has to take too many more of those.
Argento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
Argento steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Argento misses the shot to the body.
Sakala lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Argento has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Sakala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakala throws a body kick that misses
enabling Argento to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Argento.
A nice leg kick from Sakala, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
Yannick Sakala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakala is looking to clinch.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Argento. #T3#
Argento avoids a kick to the body.
Argento swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Argento misses.
Sakala throws a quick counter kick to the body but Argento avoids it.
Argento swings widly with a right hand
and Sakala counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sakala missing with a left hand there. Argento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Argento is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sakala with a body shot.
Sakala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Argento throws a right hand that misses
and Sakala counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Alexus Argento's cut even more.
Sakala throws a wild body kick that Argento sees coming a mile off.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
And Argento tries to counter it with a takedown but Sakala pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Argento swings widly with a right hand
and Sakala counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Argento lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakala at a distance.
Sakala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Argento counters with a single leg into guard. Sakala didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala keeping moving, preventing Argento from controlling successfully.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Argento prevents Sakala from getting back to his feet.
Sakala keeping moving, preventing Argento from controlling successfully.
Argento tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakala is retaining full guard.
Argento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Argento postures up in Sakala's guard and throws a big left but Sakala blocks it.
Sakala pulls Argento in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Argento smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sakala is looking to land body kicks.
Argento let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Argento dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakala takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
Sakala throws a leg kick that is checked
and Argento counters with a three punch combo that has Sakala backing up. Sakala nods at Argento to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Argento blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento tries to stall but Sakala uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Argento looking for a takedown.
Argento blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Argento. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Argento - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Argento.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Argento.
Sakala scores with a shoulder strike.
Sakala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Argento backwards.
Argento blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Argento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Argento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala takes a swing at Argento's ribcage but misses.
Sakala looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Argento blocks the body kick.
A jab from Sakala does it's job there.
Sakala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Sakala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Sakala misses with a lunging right hand
and Argento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakala throws a body punch but Argento moves out of range.
It seemed like Argento was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Argento takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sakala.
Argento is breathing heavily.
Sakala connects with a high kick. #T3#
Sakala misses with a left hand
and Argento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Argento releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Argento misses with a body kick.
Sakala is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sakala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakala goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Argento misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Sakala, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Argento finds it's target.
Argento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yannick Sakala is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Sakala scores with a nice body kick.
Sakala tests Argento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakala darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#The cut above Alexus Argento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sakala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argento.
Argento misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala.
Sakala thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sakala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Argento can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Argento decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sakala's guard.
Sakala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sakala misses with a body kick.
Argento swings for the body but Sakala moves out of range.
Argento throws an off balance right hand
and Sakala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakala tries to land a front kick but Argento steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Argento's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
A jab from Argento misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento misses with a few strikes there.
Sakala is looking to chop away at Argento's legs.
Despite the aggression on Argento's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Argento uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Argento is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Argento connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick and Argento moves out of range easily.
Argento throws a sloppy head kick and Sakala moves out of range easily.
Sakala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Argento takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Argento walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakala as he connects with a hook.
Sakala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Sakala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argento throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakala's waist but Sakala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Argento off to one side.
It looked like Sakala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#Alexus Argento's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sakala goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DMMA 241 Cortez vs Thorn
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Sakala counters with a leg kick.
Sakala takes one to the side of the head.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Lovanov is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakala checks a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakala. Lovanov shrugs it off though.
Sakala throws a sloppy body shot
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov misses with a hook to the body
and Sakala counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Lovanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lovanov appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Lovanov scores with a takedown into Sakala's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lovanov stopping the sweep attempt from Sakala.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sakala wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it.
Sakala controls Lovanov momentarily but Lovanov frees himself.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Sakala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lovanov controls the pace.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Sakala keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lovanov stays in close to Sakala's body and controls the position.
Sakala is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lovanov works over Sakala with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lovanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Sakala blocks nicely.
Sakala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lovanov is one step ahead there.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Lovanov preventing the sweep.
Lovanov trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lovanov cracks Sakala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
Sakala lands with an uppercut that bounces Lovanov off the cage and back into range.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lovanov.
Lovanov throws a combination that misses
and Lovanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovanov. #T4#
Lovanov misses with a looping left.
Lovanov thuds a left hand into Sakala's body.
Lovanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Lovanov does it's job there.
Sakala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Lovanov drops his shoulder and cracks Sakala with a huge uppercut! Sakala goes down! Can Lovanov finish him? #ROC#Sakala is rocked!
Lovanov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sakala's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 232 Thorn vs Panda
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Van ThÃ¼ringen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakala is just out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen wants to land a leg kick but Sakala is out of range.
Sakala looks for the body kick but Van ThÃ¼ringen saw that one coming.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Sakala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Balthasar Van ThÃ¼ringen has been cut.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws an off balance right hand
and Sakala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakala tries to clinch but Van ThÃ¼ringen moves out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van ThÃ¼ringen connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
Sakala takes one to the side of the head.
Sakala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Sakala clinches.
Van ThÃ¼ringen takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakala lands an uppercut.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakala lands a right hand. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakala.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakala lands a shoulder strike.
Sakala stalling in the clinch but Van ThÃ¼ringen improves position.
Van ThÃ¼ringen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakala managing to block the knees to the body from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
A head punch on the inside from Van ThÃ¼ringen fails to land.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a head punch that misses.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
A left hand lands to the body for Van ThÃ¼ringen.
A short right from Sakala on the inside.
Van ThÃ¼ringen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van ThÃ¼ringen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakala misses with the head strike.
Sakala stalling. #T2#
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van ThÃ¼ringen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sakala can turn it around.
A frustrated look appears on Van ThÃ¼ringen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van ThÃ¼ringen can't find room to land a body shot as Sakala controls the action.
Van ThÃ¼ringen trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van ThÃ¼ringen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sakala lands an uppercut.
Sakala misses with the head strike.
Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
Van ThÃ¼ringen cracks Sakala with a nice body shot.
Sakala working aggressively here.
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Van ThÃ¼ringen is trying to push Sakala away but Sakala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van ThÃ¼ringen backwards.
A short uppercut from Sakala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van ThÃ¼ringen backwards.
Sakala leaning against his opponent.
Sakala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakala working aggressively here. #BC2#
Sakala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a right hand that misses
and Sakala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sakala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van ThÃ¼ringen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van ThÃ¼ringen moves forwards but Sakala connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Van ThÃ¼ringen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sakala off the cage and back into range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen scores with a jab. Sakala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van ThÃ¼ringen connects with a jab.
Sakala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van ThÃ¼ringen will feel that in the morning.#KD2#
Sakala lands a big head kick that sends Van ThÃ¼ringen tumbling to the mat! Sakala takes a step backwards and waves Van ThÃ¼ringen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakala counters with a nice uppercut.
Van ThÃ¼ringen misses with a low kick.
Van ThÃ¼ringen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSakala.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sakala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van ThÃ¼ringen swings for the body but Sakala moves out of range.
Van ThÃ¼ringen slips under a jab.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van ThÃ¼ringen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sakala counters with a straight right hand.
Sakala blocks a head kick by Van ThÃ¼ringen.
Sakala tries to land a front kick but Van ThÃ¼ringen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakala misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
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#
Sakala looks to land a combination. Van ThÃ¼ringen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sakala moves in close and cracks Van ThÃ¼ringen with a massive right hand! Van ThÃ¼ringen, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sakala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: DMMA 220 Narushima vs Barboza
Date: Aug 02, 2023

#R1#
Tyler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakala's head backwards.
Tyler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sakala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyler throws an off balance right hand
and Sakala counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tyler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyler moves out of range as Sakala throws a body kick.
Tyler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sakala misses with a lunging right hand
and Tyler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyler.
Tyler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakala counters with a body kick.
Sakala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakala.
Tyler is breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Tyler.
A short right from Sakala.
Tyler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakala holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Tyler.
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyler blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Sakala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Sakala. #T2#
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Sakala.
Sakala throws the kick towards the body but Tyler avoids it.
Tyler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sakala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sakala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Tyler is looking to counter punch.
Sakala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakala takes a swing at Tyler's ribcage but misses.
Sakala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakala connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sakala tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Tyler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sakala lands with an overhand left.
Sakala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#Pete Tyler's cut is getting worse.
Tyler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Sakala clinches.
Tyler blocking some punches.
Tyler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sakala misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sakala gets through Tyler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyler. #T4#
Tyler has Sakala pushed against the cage.
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyler.
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!
Sakala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakala misses with some punches.
Tyler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakala backwards.
Sakala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Pete Tyler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sakala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakala looking to slow down the pace here.
Sakala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sakala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tyler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sakala can turn it around.
Sakala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Tyler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sakala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tyler counters with a low kick, right behind Sakala 's knee.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakala lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyler's head.#KD2#
Sakala lands a big uppercut and Tyler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tyler looks OK. Sakala waves Tyler back to his feet!
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakala! But no joy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakala.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Tyler.
Sakala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyler misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala throws a fast counter high kick but Tyler manages to duck under it in time.
Sakala throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sakala - just one landing. #CUT2#Jeez, Pete Tyler's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Sakala throws an overhand right that drops Tyler like a sack of potatoes! Sakala dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 211 Klimenko vs Outback 2
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Sakala misses the shot to the body.
Sakala throws a front kick aimed at Vurris's knee but Vurris avoids it well.
Vurris is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Sakala closes the distance and clinches.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Sakala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vurris lands with a right hand.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick
and Vurris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Sakala drives through and clinches with Vurris against the cage.
Sakala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakala slows down the pace here.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Sakala breaks the clinch.
Sakala looks for the body kick but Vurris saw that one coming.
Vurris wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sakala clobbers Vurris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vurris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakala scores with a push kick.
Sakala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vurris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sakala scrambles back to his feet.
Sakala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vurris throwing a counter right hand but Sakala manages to avoid it.#TD#
Vurris shoots in and gets a takedown into Sakala's guard.

Sakala kicks Vurris off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vurris blocks a head kick by Sakala.
Sakala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vurris checks it well.
It looked like Vurris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sakala.
Vurris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakala counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Sakala misses with a hook #CL#
and Vurris moves into the clinch.
Sakala scores with a shot to the side of Vurris's head.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurris.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Sakala lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakala.
Vurris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sakala working aggressively here.
Vurris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakala avoids it.#TD#
Sakala is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vurris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sakala to the mat. Sakala regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vurris stops Sakala from standing up.
Vurris won't allow Sakala to sweep him here. #T3#
Vurris won't allow Sakala to get back to his feet.
Sakala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vurris's guard. #REVB#
Vurris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Vurris is working an open guard so Sakala takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sakala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vurris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Vurris drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sakala bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vurris darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sakala throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala throws a hook but Vurris avoids it easily.
Sakala swings for the body but Vurris moves out of range.
Sakala misses the body punch
and Vurris counters with a stiff right hand.
Vurris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sakala defends well and Vurris ends up having to push Sakala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sakala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakala misses with some punches.
Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vurris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Sakala throws a fast counter high kick but Vurris manages to duck under it in time.
Sakala misses the jab.
Sakala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Sakala misses with an uppercut
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakala throws a lazy head kick
and Vurris counters with a stiff right hand.
Vurris blocks the body kick.
Sakala scores with a body shot.
Vurris thows a leg kick but Sakala checks it
and Sakala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vurris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vurris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakala! But no joy.#T1#
Vurris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sakala is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A low kick from Vurris is predictable there
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Vurris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vurris scores with a jab.
Vurris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses
and Vurris counters with a nice leg kick.
Sakala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vurris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakala.
Vurris moves out of range as Sakala throws a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sakala. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
Sakala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vurris misses with the combination.
Sakala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vurris counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakala at a distance.
A big right from Vurris misses.
Sakala with a nice cross.
Vurris darts in looking for a takedown but Sakala gets double underhooks and turns Vurris into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Sakala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sakala lands with a left to the head.
Vurris tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vurris takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
Sakala controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakala.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vurris tries to throw a body punch but Sakala avoids it by throwing Vurris back against the cage.
Vurris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris. #T4#
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sakala breaks the clinch.
Sakala throws a lazy body kick
and Vurris counters with an inside leg kick.
Sakala misses with a lunging right hand
and Vurris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakala misses the target.
Vurris works Sakala's body with a nice hook.
Sakala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Vurris misses.
Sakala tries to land a body kick
and Vurris counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vurris shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vurris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sakala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurris manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yannick Sakala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sakala looks to throw a body kick
and Vurris counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sakala misses the shot to the body.
Vurris is looking to clinch.
Vurris blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vurris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vurris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Sakala.
Sakala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala throws a push kick but Vurris slaps the foot to one side.
Sakala throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vurris to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala missing with a left hand there. Vurris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Sakala cracks a nice hook into Vurris's ribs.
Vurris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Vurris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sakala lands with a good body shot.
Sakala connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sakala rushes Vurris and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
Sakala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vurris pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vurris misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakala leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sakala fails to land.
Vern Vurris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yannick Sakala seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Vurris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sakala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick and Vurris moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vurris is looking for a takedown.
Vurris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Vurris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Vurris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Sakala is pressed up against the cage. Vurris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sakala down to the mat. Sakala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Vurris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Sakala misses #TD#
and Vurris counters with a shoot takedown. Sakala fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Sakala has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vurris is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vurris crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sakala - the referee stops the clock and Vurris gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sakala. Vurris manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sakala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sakala throws a front kick aimed at Vurris's knee but Vurris avoids it well.
Vurris tries to clinch but Sakala moves away
and Sakala counters with a stiff right hand.
Vurris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vurris connects with a body shot that sends Sakala's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Sakala.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Sakala. Beautiful body shot.
Vurris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sakala finds it's way round the side to connect with Vurris's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Blazkov misses with a jab to the body
and Sakala counters with a solid body kick.
Blazkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
Blazkov moves out of range as Sakala strikes.
Sakala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blazkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Sakala misses with a head kick.
Blazkov moves away from the strike by Sakala.
Blazkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakala.
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body kick there by Sakala.
Sakala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blazkov misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala misses with a right hand
and Blazkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blazkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blazkov is breathing heavily.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sakala clobbers Blazkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Ulysses Blazkov has been cut.
Blazkov wants to land a leg kick but Sakala is out of range.
Blazkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sakala to score with a decent uppercut.
Blazkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sakala misses with a body kick. #KD2#
Sakala lands a big right hand that sends Blazkov crashing to the mat! Sakala stays standing though and waves Blazkov back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sakala throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Blazkov crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yannick Sakala!
A pretty intense looking Yannick Sakala took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Ulysses Blazkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm cute. I know I'm sexy. I got the looks. That drives the girls wild. I got the moves. That really move them. I send chills. Up and down their spine. I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy) I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy) I'm just a sexy boy. (sexy boy) I'm not your boy toy. (boy toy)'.

Event: DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Vurris clinches up against the cage.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakala avoiding damage. #BC2#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vurris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vurris throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Vurris.
Sakala throws a head kick but Vurris moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Sakala misses
and Vurris counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakala.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakala misses the target.
Sakala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vurris.
Sakala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##TD2#
Vurris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sakala tries to kick Vurris off in order to stand up. Vurris Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sakala seems a little lost for a moment, as Vurris dominates the positioning.
The strikes coming from Vurris are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vurris works to advance to full mount. Sakala defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sakala is trying to stand up.
Sakala is looking to improve his position but Vurris isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakala is squirming around, avoiding Vurris's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Sakala is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vurris scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sakala just holding on.
Vurris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sakala hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakala manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Vurris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Vurris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES#
Sakala manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vurris keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Sakala.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakala.
Sakala stalling in the clinch.
Sakala dodges an elbow strike from Vurris.
Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Sakala has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Sakala manages to break the clinch.
Sakala needs to keep his hands up - Vurris had a free shot at his head there.
Sakala throws a hook to the side of Vurris's head but Vurris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakala tries a low kick but Vurris avoids it.#T4#
Vurris misses with a looping left.
Sakala tests Vurris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yannick Sakala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vurris slips under a jab from Sakala.
Sakala lands with a shot to the body.
Sakala misses with a jab to the body
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakala misses with a leg kick.
Sakala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vurris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Vurris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sakala lands a nice looking body kick.
Sakala moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vurris moves away from the strike by Sakala.
Sakala checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vurris misses the target.
Sakala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sakala throws a body punch but Vurris moves out of range.
Sakala misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala tests Vurris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sakala fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Sakala. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Vurris cracks Sakala with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Vurris moves into the clinch.
Vurris wants a takedown.
Vurris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vurris blocks an uppercut.
Sakala gets through Vurris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
Vurris has had enough of the clinch but Sakala keeps him there for the moment.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Vurris.
Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
Sakala lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala. #T2#
Sakala misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sakala.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakala taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sakala avoids a wild elbow strike from Vurris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
Vurris wants a takedown but no success here.
Yannick Sakala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vern Vurris.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurris.
Sakala leaning his opponent against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sakala here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Vurris landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T3#
Sakala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vurris backwards.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Vurris uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vurris.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Vurris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vurris can't get the takedown.
Vurris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sakala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Vurris. #BC2#
Vurris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Sakala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakala cracks Vurris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakala lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vurris will feel that in the morning.
Sakala gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vurris misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Sakala counters with a crisp one two that drops Vurris! Sakala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vurris to his feet! Vurris is in big trouble!#ROC#Vurris is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Vurris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vurris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vurris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
Vurris wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sakala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vurris finds it's way round the side to connect with Sakala's head.
Sakala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurris manages to avoid it.
Vurris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vurris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vurris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sakala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vurris moves out of range as Sakala strikes.
Sakala looks to land a left hand but Vurris moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Sakala throws a leg kick but Vurris sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Sakala scores with a nice strike.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakala.
Vurris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vurris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab.
Vurris flicks out a counter leg kick but Sakala steps away.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Vurris ducks down to avoid it.
Vurris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vurris moves out of range of the body kick.
Vurris connects with a right hand. Sakala shakes it off.
Sakala misses with a looping right.
Sakala lands a jab to the nose.
Sakala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakala slips under a jab.#T2#
Sakala looks to land a body kick but Vurris moved away.
Sakala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakala cracks Vurris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vurris moves away.
Sakala throws an overhand right that lands on Vurris's shoulder, as Vurris tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakala. Vurris shrugs it off though.
Vurris scores with a punch to the head.
Vurris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick and Vurris moves out of range easily. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vurris.
Vurris moves out of range of the body kick.
Vurris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakala.
Vurris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vurris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sakala backs up against the cage.
Nice shot by Vurris.
Sakala looks to throw a body kick
and Vurris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vurris counters with a low kick, right behind Sakala 's knee.
Vurris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Vurris cracks Sakala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Sakala throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vurris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakala swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Vurris darts in and clinches Sakala up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Sakala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakala throws a jab when Vurris was well out of range.
Vurris throws a chopping leg kick but Sakala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakala scores with a nice body kick.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurris was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Vurris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakala. Sakala obviously looking to wear him down.
Vurris looks to land a combination. Sakala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vern Vurris.
I think Vurris 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 162
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Sakala cracks Granite with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Granite looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sakala finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Granite has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sakala missing with a left hand there. Granite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala throws a jab when Granite was well out of range.
Granite throwing a counter right hand but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Granite misses the jab.
Granite moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSakala.
Granite lands with an uppercut that bounces Sakala off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakala throws a lazy right hand but Granite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granite slips a jab from Sakala.
Granite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakala stuns Granite with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakala throws a right hand that misses
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.#T1#
Granite throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
Sakala throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Granite counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sakala! Granite lets Sakala back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Sakala is rocked!
Sakala circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Granite . Sakala falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Granite !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Granite !
Jimmy Granite thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 158
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Sampson throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Sakala 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.
Sampson misses with a left hand
and Sakala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Sampson ducks down to avoid it.
Sampson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sampson looks to clinch
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Sampson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakala, pushing him back against the cage.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Sampson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakala.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala can't find room to land a body shot as Sampson controls the action.
Sampson lands a shot to the body.
Sakala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sampson or not.
Sampson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala lands a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson misses with some punches.
A short right from Sampson.
Sakala misses with some punches.
Sakala struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampson controls his hands.
Sakala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakala misses with the head strike.
Sakala working aggressively here.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Sampson tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Sakala.
Sampson digs a right hand into Sakala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakala's gas tank.
Sakala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson is working Sakala over against the cage.
Sakala lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Sakala.
Sampson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sampson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
Sakala looks winded!
Sampson pushes Sakala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sakala blocks an uppercut.
Sampson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
Sakala misses with the head strike.
Sampson is working Sakala over against the cage.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a body shot.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Sampson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakala backwards.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sampson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakala's elbow.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
A short uppercut from Sampson. #ROC#Sakala is rocked!
Sampson scores with a hook to the body.
Sakala is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Sampson pushes Sakala against the cage. Sampson is working some dirty boxing. Sampson pushes off with a quick right hook! Sakala goes down! Sakala tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sampson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Sakala looks to land a right hand but Coleman moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakala.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala throws out a powerful jab.
Coleman tries for a takedown but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman checks a low kick from Sakala.
Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakala misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakala, as that shot connected.
Sakala shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Coleman moves out of range as Sakala strikes.
Sakala throws a wild body kick that Coleman sees coming a mile off.
We've been informed that Coleman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown but Sakala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yannick Sakala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Coleman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakala moves in close and cracks Coleman with a massive right hand! Coleman, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Sakala!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: ENIGMA 145
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Sakala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sakala connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Emelianenko throws a lazy body kick
letting Sakala counter with a right hand.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Sakala counters with a crisp right hand that drops Emelianenko! Sakala lets Emelianenko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko throws a chopping leg kick but Sakala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Sakala.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut
and Sakala counters with a crisp right that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! Sakala follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: ENIGMA 136
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Moder throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Moder throws the left hand but Sakala avoids the punch easily.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moder.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Moder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakala.
Moder lands with a right hand.
Sakala takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder throws a body shot but no joy.
Moder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Jan Moder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moder.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Moder.
Sakala slips under a jab.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
Moder looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakala is just out of range.
Moder missing with a left hand there. Sakala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder throws a head kick that misses.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Moder works the jab nicely.
Moder throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder misses the jab.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Moder looks to throw the jab but Sakala is out of range.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
We've been told by Moder's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakala slips a jab from Moder.
Moder looks to land a left hand but Sakala moved out of range nicely.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick lands from Moder.
Moder scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moder misses with a hook.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder misses with a straight right.
Sakala slips a straight right by Moder.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.#T3#
Moder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Moder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Moder misses.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moder throws out the jab.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jan Moder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moder misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakala defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Moder throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
A left lands for Moder.
Moder loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Moder looks to land a left hand but Sakala moved out of range nicely.
Moder swings for the body but Sakala moves out of range.
A big right from Moder misses.
Moder looks to land a combination but Sakala avoids it well.
Good shot there by Moder.
Moder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Moder.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Moder dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Moder misses its intended target.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Moder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moder throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sakala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moder has got the better of the exchanges.
Moder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moder!
Moder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Moder misses its intended target.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Sakala moves away from the strike by Moder.
Moder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakala's head backwards.
Moder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moder.
Jan Moder is winning the standup battle so far.
Moder misses the jab.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder tries to work over Sakala's front leg with a kick but Sakala checks it.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Sakala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moder throws out the jab.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Sakala defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moder.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakala slips a jab and a cross from Moder.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Yannick Sakala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Moder.#T2#
Sakala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moder.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
Moder misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakala can do to turn this around?
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
No joy there for Moder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moder throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Moder misses with a looping left.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Moder misses with an uppercut.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Moder.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sakala.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Moder.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Moder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moder misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Sakala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakala wants to stand but Moder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moder is looking to stand up but Sakala isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Sakala trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moder's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moder is on top in guard. #REVR#
Moder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moder is keen to just control but Sakala is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakala pushes Moder off looking to stand but Moder dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Moder dominated that second round.
That's time! Moder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moder.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moder.
Sakala moves out of range as Moder throws a body kick.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder takes a swing at Sakala's ribcage but misses.
Moder misses with an uppercut.
Moder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala slips a jab from Moder.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Moder.
Moder missing with a left hand there. Sakala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Moder throws a series of punches but Sakala avoids them all with ease.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moder looks to throw the jab but Sakala is out of range.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder tries a low kick but Sakala avoids it.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moder throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Moder misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Moder.
A swing and a miss from Moder.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder throws a looping overhand right but Sakala ducks down to avoid it.
Moder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakala.
Moder throws a low kick, looking for Sakala's leg but Sakala calmly moves out of range.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakala moves away from the strike by Moder.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder misses with a body shot.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Moder misses.
Jan Moder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moder throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
Moder scores with a head kick. Sakala tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moder looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Moder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakala avoids a kick to the body.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moder scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Moder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder throws out a powerful jab.
Moder misses with a straight right.
Moder misses with a looping left.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
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!
Sakala slips a jab and a cross from Moder.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Moder misses.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakala is out of range.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Moder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moder 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: ENIGMA 119
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Sakala throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dispatch Regulator to counter with a crisp jab.
Sakala scores with the left hand. Dispatch Regulator knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a straight left.
Dispatch Regulator connects with the punch.
Dispatch Regulator jabs at Sakala's body.
Dispatch Regulator tries a low kick but Sakala avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dispatch Regulator. That's going to slow Sakala down.
Dispatch Regulator tried to score with a low kick but Sakala checks it.
Sakala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakala! But no joy.#T1#
Sakala swings widly with a right hand
and Dispatch Regulator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Dispatch Regulator takes the fight into the clinch.
Sakala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dispatch Regulator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sakala.
A frustrated look appears on Sakala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sakala pushes Dispatch Regulator back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dispatch Regulator tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dispatch Regulator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dispatch Regulator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dispatch Regulator misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator stalling in the clinch but Sakala improves position.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
Dispatch Regulator tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dispatch Regulator cracks Sakala with a nice body shot.
Dispatch Regulator struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakala controls his hands. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakala.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a shot to the side of Sakala's head.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a punch to the body.
Dispatch Regulator working aggressively here.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dispatch Regulator blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sakala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to land body kicks.
Dispatch Regulator lands an overhand right.
Dispatch Regulator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dispatch Regulator tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakala avoided it.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Dispatch Regulator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dispatch Regulator takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Dispatch Regulator tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Dispatch Regulator.
Dispatch Regulator wants to clinch up but Sakala keeps it at a distance.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Sakala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Sakala finds it's way through Dispatch Regulator's defenses.
Sakala throws a big shot that misses.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Dispatch Regulator.
Sakala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Dispatch Regulator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dispatch Regulator.
Sakala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a left hand
and Sakala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dispatch Regulator misses the jab.
Sakala throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dispatch Regulator counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dispatch Regulator misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dispatch Regulator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick and Dispatch Regulator moves out of range easily.
Dispatch Regulator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sakala throws a poor cross that misses
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sakala throws a head kick but Dispatch Regulator moves out of range.
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 Chronian Dispatch Regulator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sakala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dispatch Regulator tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakala avoided it.
Dispatch Regulator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakala is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dispatch Regulator doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Sakala crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Sakala's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
A victorious Chronian Dispatch Regulator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 111
Date: Jun 26, 2022

#R1#
Sakala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granite rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Granite has been cut.
Sakala misses with a straight right.
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala lands a head shot.
Granite throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakala throws a sloppy head kick and Granite moves out of range easily.
Granite looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sakala misses with a lunging right hand
and Granite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala tries a head kick but it misses.
Granite looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Sakala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Granite doesn't seem phased though.
Sakala blocks a jab.#T1#
Granite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakala.
Granite lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Granite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakala can pounce on him.
Sakala misses with a right hand
and Granite counters with a good, hard body kick but Sakala shrugs it off.
Sakala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granite sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakala throws a right hand that misses
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granite scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Granite seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sakala looks winded!#KD#
Granite cracks Sakala with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sakala looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Granite finish him? #CUT#It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakala misses with a left hand
and Granite counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Granite goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Granite moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSakala.#T2#
Sakala throws a head kick but Granite moves out of range.
Granite pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakala thows a leg kick but Granite checks it #KD#
and Granite counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sakala! Granite lets Sakala back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Sakala is rocked!
Granite scores with a push kick.
Granite drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sakala's head, knocking him out cold! Granite is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Granite !
Jimmy Granite retains his heavyweight title!
Jimmy Granite was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ENIGMA 104
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakala 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. #CUT2#It looks like Hunter Biden has been cut.
Biden misses with a lunging right hand
and Sakala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Biden's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala walks into a stiff left hand from Biden.
A jab lands there for Sakala.
Sakala defending well as Biden loads up on a big left hand.
Biden moves away from the strike by Sakala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakala.
Biden appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Sakala catches Biden right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Sakala.#T1#
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakala 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.
Sakala misses with a straight left.
As Sakala looks to move away, Biden throws a big counter combo but Sakala just gets out of the way.
Sakala misses with a hook
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala dips to his left and cracks Biden with an uppercut!#CUT2#Hunter Biden's cut is getting worse.
Nice shot lands for Biden.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakala.
Sakala lands a glancing blow to the side of Biden's head.
Biden misses with a straight right.
Sakala scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#Hunter Biden's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Sakala lands a big right hand that sends Biden crashing to the mat! Sakala stays standing though and waves Biden back to his feet!#ROC2#Biden is rocked!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
A slow jab from Sakala misses its intended target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sakala has knocked Biden down with a huge combo! Sakala steps away and waves a wobbly Biden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Biden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Hunter Biden's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: ENIGMA 96
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Sakala is looking for the big counter here.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Sakala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Emelianenko wants to land a leg kick but Sakala is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Sakala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Sakala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelianenko tries to land a leg kick but Sakala saw it coming and moves away.
Sakala lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Sakala.
Sakala lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. Emelianenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakala 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.
Emelianenko throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.#T1#
Sakala scores with a jab. Emelianenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakala throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Sakala lands a big head kick that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! Sakala follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
A victorious Yannick Sakala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 88
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Mamar throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Mamar looks to land a left hand but Sakala moved out of range nicely.
Sakala misses the shot to the body. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sakala.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakala pushes Mamar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mamar misses with some punches.
Mamar can't get the takedown.
Mamar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sakala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yannick Sakala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Mamar.
Mamar wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamar has Sakala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sakala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sakala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamars head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mamar wants to get back to striking at distance but Sakala won't allow it.
Sakala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamar prevents a body shot from Sakala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mamar. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Sakala.
Mamar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sakala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sakala struggles to land a body shot inside as Mamar controls his hands.
Sakala gets through Mamar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mamar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mamar takes a shot to the head.
Sakala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sakala prevents it.
Sakala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mamar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sakala is defending well.
A hook to the body from Sakala.
Mamar looks winded!
Sakala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakala lands a shot to the body.
Sakala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala lands a shot to the body.
Sakala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mamar or not.
Sakala works on Mamar's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Sakala as the two fighters clinch.
Sakala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sakala lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Sakala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakala listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakala lands a body shot.
Sakala drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mamar right on the button. Mamar goes down! Sakala follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sakala gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick Sakala!
During a confident post fight interview, Yannick Sakala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 80
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Sakala - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Lasha Abashidze has been cut.#TD#
Abashidze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sakala did well to prevent Abashidze getting side control.
Abashidze is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Abashidze.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakala wants to control but Abashidze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze is nestled in close to Sakala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abashidze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakala defending well though.
Sakala is looking to improve his position.
Abashidze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sakala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sakala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abashidze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abashidze wants to take a breather but Sakala is having none of it.
Abashidze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sakala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abashidze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abashidze is looking to take a break and control but Sakala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Sakala taking some punishment here, with Abashidze in his half guard.
Sakala trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakala is looking to improve his position.
Sakala keeps trying to improve his position.
Abashidze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abashidze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sakala with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakala trying to hold on to Abashidze's head to control him but Abashidze postures up.
Abashidze lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Sakala moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abashidze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abashidze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abashidze cracks Sakala with a solid left hand.
Abashidze is looking to advance position but Sakala has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Abashidze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Abashidze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Abashidze pulls Sakala in close to prevent any damage.
Abashidze wants to sweep here but Sakala controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Abashidze managing to control the position.
Abashidze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abashidze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasha Abashidze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sakala walks into a jab.#TD#
Abashidze drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abashidze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abashidze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Abashidze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze throws an elbow that misses. Sakala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abashidze's guard. Nice move by Sakala!#REVB#
Sakala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abashidze has Sakala pulled in close to control his posture.
Abashidze trying to keep a closed guard but Sakala is proving a slippery customer.
Abashidze trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Abashidze wants to sweep but no luck.
Abashidze seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Abashidze is looking to sweep but instead, Sakala has passed into half guard.
Abashidze is trying to get back to full guard.
Abashidze controlling the position for now.
Abashidze is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala postures up. #T3#
Sakala controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abashidze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala wants to clinch up but Abashidze keeps it at a distance.
Sakala lands with a hook. Abashidze tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Sakala.
A big left from Sakala misses.
Abashidze looks to land a left hand but Sakala moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Abashidze shoots in and drives through. Sakala sprawls well.
Abashidze throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Abashidze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakala can do to turn this around?
Sakala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abashidze.
Sakala tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sakala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakala throws a body shot but no joy.
Abashidze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sakala throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Abashidze uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lasha Abashidze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Abashidze shoots for a double leg takedown but Sakala sprawls well. He's pushed Abashidze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abashidze throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Abashidze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abashidze scores with a jab. Sakala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala throws a hook but Abashidze blocks it.
Sakala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala tries to move into range but Abashidze moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sakala throws a body punch but Abashidze moves out of range.
Abashidze throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakala's waist but Sakala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abashidze off to one side. #T1#
Sakala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abashidze.
Abashidze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sakala defends it nicely.
Sakala wants to counter the offense by Abashidze and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasha Abashidze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abashidze lands a jab to the nose.
Abashidze digs a good hook to Sakala's body.
Abashidze keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abashidze throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Abashidze stuns Sakala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Sakala misses.
Abashidze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yannick Sakala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abashidze circles away quickly and effectively.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Abashidze looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala is trying to keep Abashidze in close.
Sakala has control of Abashidze's left arm, preventing Abashidze from doing any damage.
Sakala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abashidze.
Sakala keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass. #T3#
Abashidze stopping the sweep attempt from Sakala.
Abashidze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abashidze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abashidze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abashidze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakala pinned against the cage. Sakala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abashidze avoids the body shot from Sakala.
Abashidze attempts a counter takedown but Sakala avoids it well and moves away.
Sakala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala cracks Abashidze with a good jab.
Abashidze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakala tries to clinch but Abashidze moves out of range.
Abashidze sizes up Sakala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abashidze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala. #TD#
Abashidze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abashidze showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasha Abashidze clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
A big left from Sakala misses.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abashidze moves away.
Abashidze feinted with a counter takedown.
Sakala on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Abashidze shoots in and bounces Sakala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sakala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakala is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze forces his way into half guard.
Abashidze throwing shots but Sakala is blocking nicely.
Abashidze seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Abashidze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sakala's head.
Abashidze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abashidze landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Abashidze with the ground and pound but Sakala uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Abashidze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abashidze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abashidze stopping the sweep attempt from Sakala.
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom.
Sakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abashidze stands up over Sakala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lasha Abashidze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Sakala blocks nicely.
Abashidze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abashidze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Abashidze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakala's guard.
Abashidze seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sakala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abashidze.
Sakala is looking to control Abashidze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakala avoid being mounted?
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sakala defending well though.
Sakala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abashidze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sakala felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Abashidze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sakala avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abashidze.
Abashidze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Sakala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abashidze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Abashidze throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sakala to regain full guard.
Sakala looking to control but Abashidze passes into half guard.
Sakala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abashidze is working away from the top position though.
Sakala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abashidze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakala taking some punishment here, with Abashidze in his half guard.
Abashidze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakala trying to control but Abashidze postures up.
Abashidze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasha Abashidze had his way with Yannick Sakala in that round.
The cut man is working on Lasha Abashidze's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sakala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sakala tries to clinch #TD#
and Abashidze counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sakala won't be happy with that.
Abashidze scores with a couple of short elbows.
Abashidze with the ground and pound but Sakala regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakala manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abashidze scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Sakala blocks nicely.
Abashidze working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze throwing strikes from guard but Sakala blocks nicely.
Abashidze throwing strikes but missing.
Abashidze connects with a couple of short punches.
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abashidze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Abashidze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yannick Sakala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abashidze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abashidze won't allow Sakala to sweep him here.
Abashidze throws a big right hand that misses.
Abashidze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abashidze trying to control but Sakala is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abashidze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakala.
Sakala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abashidze throws a right hand that Sakala ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakala also avoids with ease.
Sakala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Abashidze lunges at Sakala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakala's hand.
Sakala throws a right hand that Abashidze ducks under and follows up with a left that Abashidze also avoids with ease.
Sakala throws an overhand right that lands on Abashidze's shoulder, as Abashidze tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abashidze in his tracks.
Abashidze shoots for a takedown but Sakala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Abashidze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abashidze lands in his opponent's guard.
Abashidze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lasha Abashidze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sakala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abashidze is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abashidze scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasha Abashidze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abashidze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasha Abashidze!
Lasha Abashidze retains his heavyweight title!

Event: ENIGMA 72
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Sakala tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Granite defends well and Sakala ends up having to push Granite into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Sakala closes the distance and pushes Granite back into the cage.#BC2#
Sakala breaks the clinch.
Sakala drops his hands momentarily and Granite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
A jab from Sakala misses.
Sakala needs to keep his hands up - Granite had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Granite is predictable there
and Sakala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Giveme Granite has been cut.
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala scores with a jab.
A head kick misses from Sakala.
Sakala throws a jab when Granite was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Granite misses the target.
Sakala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Granite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab. #KD2#
Sakala feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Granite sprawling to the canvas! Granite rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sakala finish him?! #ROC2#Granite is rocked!
Sakala misses with a left hand
letting Granite counter with a right hand.
A big left from Sakala misses.
Sakala thuds a left hand into Granite 's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granite misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakala! But no joy.
Sakala throws a shot to the body.
Granite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab.
Granite misses with a low kick.
Sakala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakala 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.#T2#
Sakala throws a nice looking combination but Granite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granite scoring well with a low kick there.
Granite is looking to slow Sakala down with leg kicks.
Sakala tries a head kick but it misses.
Granite swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakala throws a right hand that misses
and Granite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Granite misses with a body punch
and Granite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Giveme Granite 's cut is getting worse.
Granite slips under a jab from Sakala.
Granite throws a low kick but Sakala avoids it.#T3#
Granite lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
Sakala cracks Granite with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sakala has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Granite to stand back up!
Oh Granite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakala fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Granite square on the jaw! Damn, Granite is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yannick Sakala!
A victorious Yannick Sakala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 58
Date: Nov 28, 2021

#R1#
Sakala throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
Sakala avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
Sakala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakala misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Sakala.
Bonaparte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakala tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonaparte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonaparte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Sakala does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Sakala throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Sakala misses with a straight right.
Bonaparte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bonaparte throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakala misses with a straight left.
Sakala throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Bonaparte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sakala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonaparte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Sakala misses.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonaparte.
Sakala digs a good hook to Bonaparte's body.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Sakala scores with a jab.#T2#
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala thumps Bonaparte with a low kick.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Bonaparte slips the punch.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonaparte with a body shot.
Bonaparte slips under a jab from Sakala.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala.
Sakala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakala slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Sakala.
Nice straight punches there by Bonaparte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonaparte.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Bonaparte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakala under the eye.#T3#
Sakala scores with a jab to the head.
Bonaparte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sakala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Sakala rushes Bonaparte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte wants to stall. #BC2#
Sakala breaks from the clinch.
Sakala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonaparte throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Sakala throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.#T4#
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Sakala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonaparte's sensitive parts.
Sakala has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala misses with a looping right.
Sakala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakala throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakala connects with a body shot.
Bonaparte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.
Sakala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonaparte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakala throws a series of strikes that have Bonaparte backpedaling.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Sakala avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte cracks Sakala with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakala looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bonaparte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
A right-left combo lands from Sakala. #CUT2#It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
A good leg kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Sakala.
Sakala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Bonaparte dips to his left and cracks Sakala with an uppercut!
Sakala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala misses with a body shot
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
Sakala throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonaparte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut
and Sakala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
It looked like Bonaparte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonaparte scores with a jab. Sakala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala lands with a shot to the body.
Bonaparte lands with a straight right. Sakala didn't see that one coming.
Sakala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonaparte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakala.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Bonaparte throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Bonaparte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Sakala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonaparte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Sakala misses with a shot to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakala scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Sakala.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Sakala misses its intended target.
Sakala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonaparte doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonaparte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sakala throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Sakala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakala.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Sakala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Sakala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Sakala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sakala fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakala blocks a head kick by Bonaparte.
Sakala looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.
Sakala misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
Bonaparte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Sakala moves into range and clinches up with Bonaparte.
Sakala prevents Bonaparte from breaking the clinch.
Sakala has Bonaparte pressed against the cage, preventing Bonaparte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bonaparte tries to break free but Sakala pushes him back against the cage.
Sakala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonaparte.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonaparte blocking some punches. #BC#
Bonaparte manages to break the clinch.
Sakala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakala throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bonaparte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala thuds his right hand into Bonaparte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakala moves out of range as Bonaparte strikes.
Sakala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonaparte circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonaparte just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Sakala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakala under the eye.
Bonaparte throws a right and a left that Sakala avoids nicely.
A jab from Bonaparte does it's job there.
Sakala throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximilian Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sakala moves in looking to clinch but Bonaparte pushes him off.
Sakala lands a slapping body shot.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Sakala throws a leg kick but Bonaparte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sakala punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Bonaparte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bonaparte.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Sakala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonaparte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala. #T1#
Sakala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakala digs a good hook to Bonaparte's body.
Sakala moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Sakala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Sakala.
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakala misses.
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.#T2#
Sakala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonaparte under the eye.
Bonaparte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bonaparte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonaparte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a jab to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakala thinking.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Bonaparte misses with the combination.
It seemed like Sakala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonaparte has time to react.
Bonaparte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakala throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Sakala works Bonaparte's body with a nice hook.
Sakala jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Sakala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonaparte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sakala throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick
and Sakala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte missing with a left hand there. Sakala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonaparte lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Sakala misses. #CL2#
Sakala darts in and clinches Bonaparte up against the cage.
A short right from Sakala.
Bonaparte tries to break free but Sakala pushes him back against the cage.
Sakala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonaparte's efforts to push away.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte. #T4#
Bonaparte can't break the clinch.
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sakala misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
Sakala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Sakala has the dominant position.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
Bonaparte throws a chopping leg kick but Sakala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
As Sakala backs away, Bonaparte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Sakala.
Sakala is looking to slow Bonaparte down with leg kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SICKNESS II
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Sakala throws a series of punches but OcasioCortez moves out of range.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OcasioCortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OcasioCortez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakala.
A punch lands to the side of Sakala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OcasioCortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
A little jabbing left from OcasioCortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
OcasioCortez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OcasioCortez swings widly with a right hand
and Sakala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OcasioCortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez looks to throw the jab but Sakala is out of range.
The fighters circling - OcasioCortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OcasioCortez throws a shot to the body.
OcasioCortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakala misses with a wild combination. #T1#
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking body shot.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Sakala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
A cross from OcasioCortez lands.
Sakala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OcasioCortez.
Sakala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sakala eats them both and turns towards OcasioCortez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sakala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OcasioCortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from OcasioCortez! But no joy.
OcasioCortez throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OcasioCortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakala seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sakala throws a right and a left that OcasioCortez avoids nicely. #T2#
OcasioCortez lands a jab to Sakala's midsection.
OcasioCortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
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!
Nice uppercut there from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sakala counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OcasioCortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OcasioCortez misses with a wild body shot.
OcasioCortez misses with a left hand
and Sakala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
OcasioCortez misses with a looping right.
Sakala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook
and Sakala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OcasioCortez throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
OcasioCortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from OcasioCortez.#T3#
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OcasioCortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
An inside leg kick from OcasioCortez misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from OcasioCortez. Sakala does a little dance to reset his feet.
OcasioCortez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
OcasioCortez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OcasioCortez moves away from the strike by Sakala.
A slow jab from OcasioCortez misses its intended target.
OcasioCortez tries to score with a low kick but Sakala moves his leg out of the way.
OcasioCortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
OcasioCortez lands a jab.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. OcasioCortez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
OcasioCortez looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Sakala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OcasioCortez just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from OcasioCortez misses.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
OcasioCortez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakala on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OcasioCortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala lands with a shot to the body.
Sakala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OcasioCortez.
Jab from OcasioCortez.
Sakala lands a right hook to the body.
Sakala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OcasioCortez.
Sakala misses with a body shot
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OcasioCortez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sakala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T5#
OcasioCortez misses with a looping left.
Sakala looks to land a left hand but OcasioCortez moved out of range nicely.
OcasioCortez scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
A big right from OcasioCortez misses.
Sakala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OcasioCortez throws a shot to the body.
Sakala drops his hands momentarily and OcasioCortez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakala misses with a straight left.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakala tries to counter by clinching up but OcasioCortez breaks away and moves out of range.
OcasioCortez walks into a straight right hand from Sakala.
OcasioCortez thuds a left hand into Sakala's body.
A big left from OcasioCortez misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakala misses the target.
Sakala throws the left hand but OcasioCortez avoids the punch easily.#T6#
Sakala slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - OcasioCortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Sakala rushes OcasioCortez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Sakala.
A short left from Sakala.
Sakala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakala digs a right hand underneath OcasioCortez's ribcage. OcasioCortez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sakala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez is trying to push Sakala away but Sakala has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sakala tries to throw a body punch but OcasioCortez avoids it by throwing Sakala back against the ropes.
OcasioCortez lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Sakala.
Sakala prevents a body shot from OcasioCortez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakala.
Sakala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala. #T7#
OcasioCortez lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sakala.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakala backwards.
A head punch on the inside from OcasioCortez fails to land.
OcasioCortez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sakala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OcasioCortez lands with a light punch inside.
OcasioCortez lands with a light punch inside.
OcasioCortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakala controls his hands.
OcasioCortez working aggressively here.
Sakala trying to control the position but instead, OcasioCortez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakala into the ropes.
Sakala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OcasioCortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OcasioCortez blocking some punches.
Sakala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OcasioCortez misses with some punches. #T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OcasioCortez digs a right hand into Sakala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakala's gas tank. #BC2#
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakala tries to clinch up but OcasioCortez circles away and keeps his distance.
OcasioCortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakala.
OcasioCortez misses the body punch
and Sakala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OcasioCortez thinking.
Sakala lands a head shot.
Sakala looks to land a combination but OcasioCortez avoids it well.
OcasioCortez lands a jab to the nose.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Jab from OcasioCortez.
A leg kick checked by Sakala.
A quick step to the side and Sakala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakala misses with an uppercut. #T9#
OcasioCortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala lands a jab to the head.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OcasioCortez.
Sakala throws a shot to the body.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but OcasioCortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and OcasioCortez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut.
Sakala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
Sakala scores with a jab to the body.
OcasioCortez misses the jab.
A lazy left from OcasioCortez finds it's target.
OcasioCortez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 Yannick Sakala will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R2#
Sakala misses with a straight right.
OcasioCortez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakala is out of range and OcasioCortez settles back down.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OcasioCortez moves away.
OcasioCortez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sakala slips a jab from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez walks into a jab.
OcasioCortez throws a good cross that connects.
Sakala connects with a body shot.
Sakala moves away from the strike by OcasioCortez.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Sakala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Sakala catches OcasioCortez right on the button with a cross.
Sakala scores with a jab to the head.
OcasioCortez circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Sakala throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. OcasioCortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Sakala.
Sakala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OcasioCortez misses with a looping right.
Sakala darts in looking for a takedown but OcasioCortez gets double underhooks and turns Sakala into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez can't find room to land a body shot as Sakala controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from OcasioCortez.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakala.
OcasioCortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakala blocks an uppercut.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but OcasioCortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala is looking to break free of the clinch but OcasioCortez has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Sakala.
Sakala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt OcasioCortez or not. #T2#
Sakala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OcasioCortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OcasioCortez misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from OcasioCortez fails to land.
Sakala misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sakala.
Sakala blocks an uppercut.
Sakala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sakala misses with a short punch on the inside.
OcasioCortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OcasioCortez is trying to break the clinch but Sakala is controlling him.
OcasioCortez scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sakala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OcasioCortez misses with the head strike.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but OcasioCortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
OcasioCortez misses with a punch on the inside.
OcasioCortez misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Sakala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yannick Sakala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sakala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
OcasioCortez has a couple of punches blocked by Sakala.
Sakala tries a body shot but OcasioCortez blocks it.
Sakala lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Sakala.
OcasioCortez is breathing heavily.
Sakala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakala lands a nice uppercut.
Sakala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OcasioCortez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Sakala.
Sakala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
Sakala lands a nice shot to the body.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakala lands a hook that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
Sakala tries a body shot but OcasioCortez blocks it. #BC#
Sakala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakala connects with a right hand. OcasioCortez shakes it off.
Sakala looks to score with a jab to the body but OcasioCortez is just out of range.#T4#
Sakala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
OcasioCortez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yannick Sakala is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakala blocks a head kick by OcasioCortez.
A big left from Sakala misses.
Sakala throws a lazy uppercut
and OcasioCortez counters with a right hand to the body.
OcasioCortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OcasioCortez throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Sakala feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends OcasioCortez sprawling to the canvas! OcasioCortez rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sakala finish him?!
OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from Sakala.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sakala here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#OcasioCortez is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Sakala.
OcasioCortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakala finish him?#T5#
Sakala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OcasioCortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Sakala wants to clinch up but OcasioCortez keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from OcasioCortez.
Sakala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OcasioCortez can do to turn this around?
Sakala misses the shot to the body.
Sakala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OcasioCortez throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
OcasioCortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakala manages to avoid it.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala dodges the punch combination from OcasioCortez.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
OcasioCortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab. #T6#
A slow jab from OcasioCortez misses its intended target.
OcasioCortez misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Sakala.
OcasioCortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
OcasioCortez cracks Sakala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sakala slips under a jab from OcasioCortez.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakala misses the target.
Sakala lands a nice shot that snaps OcasioCortez's head back.
Sakala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as OcasioCortez throws out the jab.
Sakala misses with a hook.
Sakala throws a lazy uppercut
and OcasioCortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OcasioCortez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OcasioCortez drops his hands momentarily and Sakala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T7#
OcasioCortez throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sakala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OcasioCortez misses with a low kick as Sakala jumps back.
OcasioCortez misses with a few strikes there.
Sakala connects with a crisp jab.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OcasioCortez drops his hands momentarily and Sakala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sakala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OcasioCortez manages to avoid it.
OcasioCortez throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OcasioCortez.
A shot to the liver by OcasioCortez. Beautiful body shot.#T8#
Sakala looks to land a combination but OcasioCortez avoids it well.
OcasioCortez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
OcasioCortez avoids the body shot from Sakala.
OcasioCortez swings widly with a right hand
and Sakala counters with a series of strikes. OcasioCortez will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OcasioCortez avoids the body shot from Sakala.
Yannick Sakala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sakala, as that shot connected.
Sakala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OcasioCortezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
OcasioCortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala.
OcasioCortez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OcasioCortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the body
and Sakala counters with a right hand to the body. #T9#
A jab from Sakala misses.
OcasioCortez lands a jab to the head.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the body
and Sakala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakala cracks OcasioCortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sakala needs to keep his hands up - OcasioCortez had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakala misses the target.
Sakala slips a jab from OcasioCortez.
Sakala appears to be looking for a big counter.
OcasioCortez lands with a right hand.
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut.
Sakala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sakala lands a nice shot to the body.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakala is just out of range.
OcasioCortez misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yannick Sakala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sakala 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Yannick Sakala!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Yannick Sakala!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Yannick Sakala!

Yannick Sakala wins by unanimous decision!
Yannick Sakala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BKFC 17 Emelianenko Bonaparte
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1##CL#
Sakala rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Sakala digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
A short left from Sakala.
Sakala is working Williams over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Sakala controls the action. #BC#
Sakala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Sakala scores with a nice right hand.
Sakala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Sakala swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Doug Williams has been cut.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sakala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams looks winded!#KD#
Sakala drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Sakala waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakala fakes the body blow, causing Williams to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Williams goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yannick Sakala!
Yannick Sakala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BKFC - 155/265 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 23, 2021

#R1#
Sakala blocks a jab.
Sakala tries to clinch but Emelianenko moves away
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Sakala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
It looked like Emelianenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Emelianenko is predictable there
and Sakala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sakala throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land a front kick but Sakala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Emelianenko throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Sakala tries to counter with a clinch but Emelianenko shakes him off and moves away.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
A jab lands there for Emelianenko.
Sakala misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakala doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko looks to throw the jab but Sakala is out of range.
Sakala wants to counter with a clinch but Emelianenko pushes him away.
Emelianenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.#T2#
Sakala swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakala scores with a sloppy right hand. Emelianenko should have avoided that one.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Sakala lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a shot to the body.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Emelianenko backs off Sakala throws a huge counter combo but Emelianenko manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Sakala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Sakala avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko works Sakala's body with a nice hook.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko pushes Sakala away with a front kick.
Emelianenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelianenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakala looks winded!
Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakala at a distance.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Sakala's body. #T4#
Emelianenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko lands with a nice body kick.
Emelianenko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Emelianenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sakala sprawling to the canvas! Sakala rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Emelianenko finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Yannick Sakala has been cut.
Sakala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a monster overhand right that drops Sakala! Emelianenko follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BKFC - 265 Bracket
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Jones slips a straight right by Sakala.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Sakala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
Sakala lands a left hand.
Sakala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakala.
Jones jumps guard but Sakala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sakala pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Sakala lands with a short shot to the head.
Sakala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Sakala. #T1#
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Sakala scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Sakala.
Sakala lands with a short shot to the head.
Sakala is working Jones over against the cage.#BC2#
Sakala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sakala instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sakala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance. #CL2#
Sakala closes the distance and clinches.
Sakala presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakala lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakala. #BC2#
Sakala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakala fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jones out cold! Brutal finish!

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

Event: BKFC 3 - Rodriguez vs Marley
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
N'Sakala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilber throws out the jab.
N'Sakala tries to counter by clinching up but Wilber breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for N'Sakala. That snapped Wilber's head back. #CUT#It looks like Sam Wilber has been cut.
N'Sakala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
N'Sakala jabs Wilber right on the nose. Wilber blinks but takes it well.#KD2#
Wilber cracks N'Sakala with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wilber has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning N'Sakala to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Yannick N'Sakala has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
N'Sakala scores with a jab.
N'Sakala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
N'Sakala clinches up with Wilber and pushes him back against the cage.
N'Sakala throws a head punch that misses.
N'Sakala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, N'Sakala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
N'Sakala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilber is trying to force a seperation but N'Sakala has the dominant position.#T1#
N'Sakala has Wilber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
N'Sakala scores with a hook to the body.
Wilber blocks a body shot from N'Sakala.
Wilber blocks an uppercut.
N'Sakala pushes Wilber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilber backwards.
N'Sakala lands a right hand.
N'Sakala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilber looks winded!
Nice body punch from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala misses with a body punch. #T2#
Nice body punch from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala lands a body punch.
N'Sakala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
N'Sakala lands with a left to the head.
A short right from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by N'Sakala.
N'Sakala lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from N'Sakala.
Wilber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A shot in the inside from N'Sakala.
A right hand to the body from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala lands with a left to the head.
N'Sakala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala is working Wilber over against the cage.
N'Sakala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilber backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala presses Wilber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
N'Sakala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilber backwards.
N'Sakala gets through Wilber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
N'Sakala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilber backwards. #T4#
A hook to the body from N'Sakala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
N'Sakala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilber backwards. #BC#
N'Sakala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
N'Sakala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - N'Sakala lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilber is striking from the bottom but N'Sakala uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
N'Sakala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N'Sakala continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick N'Sakala dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
N'Sakala tries for a takedown but Wilber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilber! But no joy.
N'Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Wilber.
Sam Wilber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
N'Sakala jabs Wilber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilber throws a hook but N'Sakala avoids it easily.
A left lands for N'Sakala.
Jab by N'Sakala.#CUT#That has opened up Sam Wilber's cut even more.#CL#
N'Sakala closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from N'Sakala.
A nice right hand lands inside from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala lands a shot to the body.
N'Sakala misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for N'Sakala to work.
N'Sakala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilber can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from N'Sakala.
Wilber is breathing heavily.#T1#
N'Sakala lands a right hand.
N'Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to N'Sakala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been informed that Wilber has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A shot in the inside from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Wilber is rocked!
N'Sakala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilber or not.
N'Sakala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilber backwards.
Wilber is still on wobbly legs! Can N'Sakala finish him?#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from N'Sakala.
Wilber seems to have recovered his senses.
N'Sakala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, N'Sakala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
N'Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from N'Sakala.
A short right hand to the side of the head by N'Sakala.
Nice body punch from N'Sakala.
N'Sakala lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wilber to his knees! N'Sakala keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick N'Sakala!
Yannick N'Sakala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1##CL#
N'Sakala clinches with his opponent.
N'Sakala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov tries to pull guard but N'Sakala holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but N'Sakala has him pressed against the cage.
N'Sakala misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from N'Sakala fails to land.
N'Sakala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for N'Sakala.
A right hook to the body lands for N'Sakala.
N'Sakala scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as N'Sakala walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yannick N'Sakala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Petrov.
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
N'Sakala darts in and clinches Petrov up against the cage.
N'Sakala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
N'Sakala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov. #T1#
N'Sakala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov looks winded!
N'Sakala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
N'Sakala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrov blocking some punches.
N'Sakala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
N'Sakala lands a nice shot to the body.
N'Sakala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
N'Sakala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#KD#
N'Sakala drops Petrov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Petrov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can N'Sakala finish him?
N'Sakala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
N'Sakala unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Petrov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but N'Sakala is unloading with more strikes now! Petrov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yannick N'Sakala!
During a confident post fight interview, Yannick N'Sakala thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 1
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kaori checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaori half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quatro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Quatro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quatro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Kaori misses with a low kick as Quatro jumps back.
Kaori misses with a low kick.
Kaori backing away here, and Quatro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Quatro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaori fires out a quick counter leg kick but Quatro just manages to avoid it.
Kaori throws a low kick but Quatro moves out of range easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quatro misses with a low kick as Kaori jumps back.
Kaori looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kaori throws a chopping leg kick but Quatro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quatro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A leg kick checked by Kaori.
Kaori appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quatro checks a low kick from Kaori.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichioka Kaori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaori 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichioka Kaori!

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