Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 202 Gora vs Kalske
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Trejo tries to work over Knuckles's front leg with a kick but Knuckles checks it.
Danny Trejo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trejo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Trejo.
Knuckles checks a leg kick nicely.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trejo 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 Knuckles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knuckles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Trejo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trejo continues to drive forward.
Trejo blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
A right hand to the body from Trejo.
Trejo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trejo has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles pushes Trejo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trejo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Trejo.
Knuckles content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Trejo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Knuckles is trying to maintain a safe position but Trejo gets an underhook and turns Knuckles into the cage.
Trejo lands with a light punch inside.
Trejo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trejo lands a left hand.
Trejo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Trejo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trejo.
Trejo lands with a left to the head.
Trejo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trejo throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to work over Trejo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trejo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trejo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries to score a body lock takedown but Trejo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trejo swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trejo misses with some punches.
Trejo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
Trejo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Trejo scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trejo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trejo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles stalls.
Knuckles slows down the pace here.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Trejo.
Trejo pushes Knuckles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles tries to land knees in the clinch but Trejo avoids the damage to the body.
Trejo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Knuckles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trejo is defending well for now.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trejo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knuckles effectively controlling the action here.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trejo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knuckles is looking for a takedown.#T3#
A short left from Trejo.
Trejo misses with a punch on the inside.
Trejo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trejo blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trejo's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Trejo has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles. #TD#
Knuckles has clasped his hands together around Trejo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Knuckles swings around for an armbar but Trejo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Knuckles's guard.#SU2#
Trejo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Trejo throws a head kick but Knuckles moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trejo throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Knuckles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Knuckles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trejo is avoiding damage well.
Trejo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Knuckles looking to control but instead Trejo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Trejo tries to kick Knuckles off but Knuckles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knuckles 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trejo is not content to let Knuckles control the position.
Trejo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Knuckles.
Knuckles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Knuckles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trejo to regain full guard.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trejo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Trejo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Trejo looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trejo but Trejo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#KD2#
Trejo lands a big head kick that sends Knuckles tumbling to the mat! Trejo takes a step backwards and waves Knuckles back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Knuckles is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Super Knuckles has been cut.
Trejo looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trejo lands a leg kick that knocks Knuckles off balance momentarily.
Trejo catches Knuckles with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Knuckles forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Trejo!
A relieved looking Danny Trejo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles has a takedown stuffed.
Doomsday throws a big counter head kick but Knuckles avoids it with no problem.
Knuckles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Super Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Doomsday's body.
Doomsday throws a right hand that Knuckles ducks under and follows up with a left that Knuckles also avoids with ease.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doomsday wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doomsday avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A left lands for Doomsday.
Doomsday waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knuckles.
Doomsday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knuckles.
Doomsday throws a sloppy head kick and Knuckles moves out of range easily.
Knuckles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doomsday pinned against the cage. Doomsday gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knuckles shoots in for a double leg but Doomsday sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Knuckles with that takedown attempt.
Thanos Doomsday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Knuckles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing that Knuckles has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Knuckles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Doomsday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Doomsday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Doomsday! #REVB##T2##SU2#
Doomsday decides to stand back up.
Knuckles has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Doomsday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doomsday.
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!
Doomsday gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the head but Knuckles blocks with his arms.
Doomsday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Doomsday won't allow it.
Doomsday lands a nice knee to the body.
Doomsday managing to block the knees to the body from Knuckles.
Doomsday gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Knuckles. #T3#
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knuckles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doomsday is defending well for now.
Knuckles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knuckles avoids it.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doomsday's elbow.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head.
Knuckles stalling in the clinch but Doomsday improves position.
Knuckles is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knuckles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doomsday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knuckles's face.
Knuckles takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Doomsday manages to get underhooks.
Knuckles missing with knees to the body.
Knuckles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Doomsday.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doomsday's elbow.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Doomsday landing knees to the body.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Doomsday lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
A short body shot lands from Doomsday as the two fighters clinch.
Doomsday lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards. #ROC2#Knuckles is rocked!
Doomsday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Doomsday jerks Knuckles's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Knuckles drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Doomsday goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Doomsday because Knuckles was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Thanos Doomsday!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thanos Doomsday waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sabatory.#TD#
Knuckles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sabatory is looking for a sweep.
Knuckles controlling from side mount.
Sabatory tries to improve position but can't.
Knuckles lands an elbow.
Sabatory tries to improve position but can't.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sabatory down.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Knuckles is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sabatory looks calm but he's in trouble here. Knuckles gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sabatory is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Knuckles lets go of the hold and Sabatory can pop his arm back in it's socket.

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

Event: DMMA Christmas Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Bakugo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tenryu.
Bakugo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bakugo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Bakugo moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakugo. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakugo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bakugo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Bakugo lands a jab to Tenryu's midsection.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
Bakugo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu throws a jab when Bakugo was well out of range.
Bakugo throws a shot to the body.
Bakugo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tenryu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakugo takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Bakugo misses with a body shot.
Katsuki Bakugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bakugo has a takedown stuffed.
Bakugo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bakugo tries to counter with a takedown but Tenryu is quick to defend against it.
Bakugo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Tenryu misses.
Bakugo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakugo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakugo.
Tenryu tries to counter with a clinch but Bakugo shakes him off and moves away.
Tenryu misses the jab.
Bakugo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Tenryu catches Bakugo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gen Tenryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tenryu wants to counter with a clinch but Bakugo pushes him away.
Bakugo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tenryu manages to avoid it.
Bakugo misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Bakugo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
Tenryu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Bakugo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakugo stops Tenryu from getting back to his feet.
Tenryu is refusing to be controlled, as Bakugo sits in half guard.
Bakugo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tenryu is controlling Bakugo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bakugo is trying to control. Tenryu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bakugo trying to control the pace.
Bakugo is thwarting Tenryu's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Tenryu is controlling Bakugo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakugo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Bakugo sets himself, and Tenryu steps forward looking for the clinch! Bakugo avoids it this time.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakugo.
Bakugo takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bakugo slips under a jab.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Bakugo.
Tenryu stuffs the takedown attempt from Bakugo. Bakugo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bakugo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Bakugo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenryu scores with a body shot.
Bakugo lands an overhand right.
Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakugo.
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Bakugo ducks under a wild hook from Tenryu.
Bakugo tries to work over Tenryu's front leg with a kick but Tenryu checks it.
Bakugo shoots in and drives through. Tenryu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuki Bakugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakugo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Bakugo.
Bakugo throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Tenryu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bakugo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tenryu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tenryu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bakugo.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bakugo takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Bakugo is looking to wear down Tenryu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bakugo misses with a shot to the body
and Tenryu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tenryu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakugo manages to avoid it.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakugo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Bakugo stuns Tenryu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tenryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tenryu sprawls and moves away.
Bakugo lands a nice hook to Tenryu's body. Tenryu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Bakugo. Beautiful body shot.
Bakugo with a poor takedown
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakugo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Bakugo.
Bakugo scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Tenryu has closed the distance and engaged Bakugo in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu tries to stall but Bakugo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tenryu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakugos head. #T1#
Tenryu prevents a body shot from Bakugo.
Bakugo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakugo tries to score a body lock takedown but Tenryu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tenryu misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tenryu stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakugo.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tenryu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tenryu tries to throw a body punch but Bakugo avoids it by throwing Tenryu back against the cage.
Bakugo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuki Bakugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenryu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Bakugo.
Tenryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenryu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tenryu.
Bakugo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakugo looking to stall. #T2#
Bakugo prevents a body shot from Tenryu. #TD#
Bakugo has hold of one of Tenryu's legs. Tenryu is fighting the takedown attempt but Bakugo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bakugo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bakugo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tenryu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tenryu holds on and takes a little breather.
Bakugo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tenryu's head.#T3#
Tenryu working a defensive guard here.
Bakugo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bakugo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakugo controlling from the top position.
Tenryu controlling Bakugo's posture.
Bakugo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tenryu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakugo.
Bakugo stands up over Tenryu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakugo 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.
Tenryu keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Bakugo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tenryu keeping hold of Bakugo's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakugo is looking to take a break and control but Tenryu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bakugo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Katsuki Bakugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tenryu trying to control but Bakugo postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Katsuki Bakugo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tenryu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tenryu scores with a hook to the body.
Bakugo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Bakugo has picked Tenryu up - he's going for a ride! Bakugo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tenryu is refusing to be controlled, as Bakugo sits in half guard.
Bakugo lands with a punch from half guard.
Tenryu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tenryu wants to control but Bakugo is keeping busy. #T1#
Bakugo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bakugo is pressing down on Tenryu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tenryu is holding on for now.
Bakugo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tenryu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tenryu wants to get back to his feet.
Bakugo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bakugo 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.
Tenryu keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tenryu is trying to control but can't.
Tenryu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tenryu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bakugo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakugo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tenryu has Bakugo pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tenryu tries to clinch up but Bakugo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakugo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tenryu.
Bakugo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Bakugo. #T3#
No luck for Bakugo with that takedown attempt.
Bakugo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tenryu moves away.
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bakugo takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Bakugo throws a sloppy body shot
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakugo jabs Tenryu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakugo swings for the body but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu wants to counter the offense by Bakugo and move into the clinch position.
Bakugo throws a lazy right hand but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tenryu lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakugo shoots in but Tenryu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bakugo throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##CL2#
Tenryu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tenryu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tenryu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakugo backwards.
Tenryu is working Bakugo over against the cage.
Bakugo misses with a body punch.
Bakugo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tenryu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuki Bakugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Bakugo decides to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenryu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bakugo can't keep his opponent in guard - Tenryu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tenryu tries to stand and escape but Bakugo is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gen Tenryu.
I think Tenryu 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gen Tenryu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gen Tenryu waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakugo. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakugo tries to score with a low kick but Kostov moves his leg out of the way.
Bakugo throws a body punch but Kostov moves out of range.
Bakugo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakugo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bakugo misses the shot to the body.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakugo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Bakugo misses with a takedown attempt - Kostov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good leg kick by Bakugo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakugo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kostov. That one must have hurt.
Bakugo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakugo scores with a jab to the body.
Bakugo lands a body shot.
Bakugo misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kostov misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bakugo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bakugo connects with a couple of short punches.
Kostov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bakugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakugo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bakugo wants to control from the top but Kostov keeps moving.
Kostov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bakugo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bakugo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bakugo works over Kostov with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Bakugo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kostov is pulling down on Bakugo's head. It's preventing any offense from Bakugo, at least for the moment.
Kostov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bakugo.
Kostov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kostov, not yet.
Bakugo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kostov has his hands on Bakugo's head, controlling the position.
Kostov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bakugo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kostov is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bakugo is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bakugo swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Kostov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kostov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katsuki Bakugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakugo misses with a takedown attempt
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Bakugo swings for the body but Kostov moves out of range.
Bakugo moves away from the strike by Kostov.
Bakugo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kostov delivers a nice body kick.
Bakugo misses with a low kick.
Kostov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuki Bakugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakugo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kostov as he avoids it easily.
Kostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kostov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Kostov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kostov throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
Kostov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bakugo blocks it well.
Bakugo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kostov.
Kostov tries a low kick but Bakugo avoids it.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kostov sprawls and moves away.
Bakugo misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kostov! But no joy.
Bakugo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kostov wants it to stay on the feet.
Kostov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kostov.
A shot to the body from Bakugo misses
and Kostov counters with a straight right hand.
Kostov cracks Bakugo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pavel Kostov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kostov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kostov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Bakugo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov 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#
Kostov throws a solid leg kick but Bakugo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kostov.
Kostov swings for the body but Bakugo moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#TD#
Bakugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bakugo showed some decent athleticism there.

Kostov kicks Bakugo off and gets back to his feet.
Bakugo is looking to wear down Kostov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kostov lands a jab to the head.
Kostov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakugo.
Kostov connects with a solid leg kick.
Bakugo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kostov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kostov.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakugo.
Kostov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
A lazy left from Kostov finds it's target.
Bakugo moves out of range of the body kick from Kostov.
Bakugo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Bakugo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kostov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kostov drops Bakugo with a naaaaasty hook - Bakugo is in real trouble here! Kostov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
A victorious Pavel Kostov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 149 Kersikov vs Abarai 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Grubbs throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Bakugo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grubbs's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grubbs wants to stand but Bakugo is controlling the position.
Bakugo working some strikes from top position.
Bakugo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grubbs is keeping the position for now.
Bakugo prevents Grubbs from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbs is looking to stand back up but Bakugo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grubbs. #SUB#
Grubbs is defending against the submission attempts here by Bakugo.
Bakugo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grubbs defending well though. #T1#
Bakugo is trying to control. Grubbs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet.
Bakugo is pressing down on Grubbs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grubbs is holding on for now. #SUB#
Bakugo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grubbs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good shot there by Grubbs.
Grubbs looks to land a left hand but Bakugo moved out of range nicely.
Grubbs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grubbs swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Bakugo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bakugo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bakugo stands up over Grubbs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakugo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grubbs wants to stand up but Bakugo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bakugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grubbs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Grubbs wriggles free and stands up.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grubbs leaves Bakugo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bakugo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grubbs sprawls and moves away.
Bakugo slips under a jab.#T4#
Jab from Grubbs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grubbs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Grubbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Grubbs.#TD#
Bakugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bakugo showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakugo controlling the action here. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for a submission of some sort.
Grubbs tries to kick Bakugo off but Bakugo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Grubbs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Grubbs misses with a hook #TD#
so Bakugo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Grubbs keeping full guard, as Bakugo tries to pass.
Bakugo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Grubbs manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakugo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Grubbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakugo.
Bakugo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakugo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Grubbs.
A big left from Grubbs misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grubbs throws a jab when Bakugo was well out of range.
Grubbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grubbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakugo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grubbs.
Bakugo slips a straight right by Grubbs.
Grubbs misses the jab.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
Grubbs looks to throw the jab but Bakugo is out of range.
Bakugo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edward Grubbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakugo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Bakugo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs. #TD#
Bakugo drives through with a takedown into Grubbs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bakugo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grubbs keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Bakugo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Bakugo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bakugo wants to control from the top but Grubbs keeps moving.
Bakugo throws a big elbow that misses.
Grubbs wants to stand up but Bakugo is controlling him.
Bakugo controlling from the top position.
Grubbs keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Bakugo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grubbs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Bakugo stops Grubbs from standing up.
Bakugo 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.
Bakugo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grubbs misses with a straight left.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grubbs sprawls and moves away.
Grubbs lands with a shot to the body.
Grubbs throws a hook but Bakugo blocks it.
Bakugo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grubbs as he jumps to the side.
Edward Grubbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grubbs misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Bakugo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Grubbs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bakugo moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Grubbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Bakugo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grubbs scores with a jab. Bakugo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grubbs throws a hook to the side of Bakugo's head but Bakugo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Bakugo shoots in and bounces Grubbs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Grubbs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bakugo struggles to land a body shot inside as Grubbs controls his hands.
Bakugo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grubbs's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grubbs blocks a body shot from Bakugo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Grubbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bakugo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
Grubbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakugo feinted with a counter takedown.
Grubbs misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Bakugo counters with a shoot takedown. Grubbs fights it but they end up in guard.
Bakugo looking to pass the guard.
Bakugo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grubbs's head.
Bakugo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Bakugo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Grubbs dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bakugo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grubbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grubbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Grubbs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bakugo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grubbs has managed to get both his arms back between Bakugo's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bakugo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Bakugo has an active guard here but Grubbs has managed to pass into half guard.
Grubbs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bakugo controls his leg. #SUB#
Bakugo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bakugo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bakugo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bakugo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Grubbs passes into side control!#SU2#
Grubbs decides to stand back up.
Bakugo misses with a wild body shot.
Bakugo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grubbs.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Grubbs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakugo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grubbs.
Bakugo tries to counter with a takedown but Grubbs is quick to defend against it.
Grubbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakugo.
Bakugo tries to counter with a takedown but Grubbs is quick to defend against it.
Grubbs avoids the body shot from Bakugo. #T3#
A jab from Grubbs misses.
Grubbs throws the left hand but Bakugo avoids the punch easily.
Bakugo blocks a jab.
Bakugo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grubbs sprawls and moves away.
Grubbs looks to land a right hand but Bakugo moved out of range.
Grubbs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edward Grubbs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grubbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakugo moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Bakugo tries to counter with a takedown but Grubbs is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Bakugo.
Grubbs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grubbs throws out a loose jab but Bakugo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grubbs throws an overhand right that lands on Bakugo's shoulder, as Bakugo tries to avoid the shot.
Katsuki Bakugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Bakugo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
Bakugo attempts a counter takedown but Grubbs avoids it well and moves away.
Grubbs throws a jab when Bakugo was well out of range.
Grubbs throws a looping overhand right but Bakugo ducks down to avoid it.
Bakugo dives in for a single leg takedown but Grubbs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Grubbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bakugo tries to work over Grubbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bakugo tries to work over Grubbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bakugo swings wildly with an uppercut but Grubbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grubbs blocks a body shot from Bakugo. #BC2#
Grubbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grubbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Zrinski looks to land a body kick but Bakugo moved away.
Zrinski with a nice cross.
Bakugo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
Bakugo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bakugo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zrinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marko Zrinski 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.
Zrinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakugo manages to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1##TD#
Bakugo scores with a takedown into Zrinski's guard.
Bakugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bakugo landing some decent shots from guard.
Zrinski wants to sweep here but Bakugo controlling him for the moment.
Bakugo is pushing down on Zrinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zrinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Bakugo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zrinski trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bakugo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Bakugo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for a kimura but Zrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Zrinski is looking to control Bakugo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zrinski avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bakugo is looking for a kimura but Zrinski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bakugo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Bakugo is trying to work for a kimura but Zrinski is defending well.
Bakugo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Zrinski is staying active underneath Bakugo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zrinski trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo wants to control but Zrinski is keeping him busy.
Bakugo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Bakugo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zrinski sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Bakugo is looking for a kimura here.
Zrinski desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Bakugo seems to be looking for submissions.
Zrinski 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zrinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zrinski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuki Bakugo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big left from Zrinski misses.
Bakugo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zrinski defends well and Bakugo ends up having to push Zrinski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski tries to work over Bakugo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Bakugo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zrinski is trying to keep an underhook but Bakugo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zrinski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zrinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zrinski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zrinski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bakugo advances position into side control!
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakugo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bakugo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zrinski wants to control but Bakugo postures up.#T1##SUB#
Bakugo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zrinski is not content to let Bakugo control the position.
Zrinski tries to buck Bakugo off but Bakugo is having none of it.
Bakugo scoring with punches and elbows.
Zrinski is not content to let Bakugo control the position. #SUB#
Bakugo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zrinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Bakugo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Katsuki Bakugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakugo controls the position.
Zrinski struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB#
Bakugo tries for a kimura but Zrinski is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zrinski can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Bakugo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Zrinski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bakugo yanks on the arm and Zrinski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bakugo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsuki Bakugo!
During a confident post fight interview, Katsuki Bakugo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Hisoka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bakugo's waist but Bakugo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hisoka off to one side.
Bakugo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Hisoka feints and as Bakugo raises his hands in defense, Hisoka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hisoka chips away with some ground and pound.
Hisoka connects with a couple of short punches.
Hisoka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hisoka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bakugo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hisoka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hisoka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bakugo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hisoka has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bakugo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hisoka is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bakugo pulls down on the head and he's put Hisoka to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Katsuki Bakugo!
After winning the bout, Katsuki Bakugo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 104
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Bakugo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reaper's half guard.
Reaper trying to control here.
Bakugo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bakugo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bakugo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reaper defends it well.
Bakugo is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Bakugo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reaper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bakugo.
Reaper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bakugo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bakugo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Reaper could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bakugo has cracked it and Reaper is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bakugo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Katsuki Bakugo!
A victorious Katsuki Bakugo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 98
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakugo. De Fiore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Katsuki Bakugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bakugo.
De Fiore misses with a hook. Bakugo ducked under it nicely.
Bakugo cracks a nice hook into De Fiore's ribs.
De Fiore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bakugo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Fiore counters with a straight right hand.
Bakugo misses with a straight left. #KD#
De Fiore cracks Bakugo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Fiore has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bakugo to stand back up!#ROC#Bakugo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! De Fiore ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Bakugo clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attilio De Fiore!

Event: ENIGMA 88
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Bakugo defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Bakugo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bakugo misses with a body shot.
Wilson tests Bakugo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakugo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Bakugo moved out of range nicely.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Bakugo's head but Bakugo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Wilson.#TD#
Bakugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bakugo showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakugo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bakugo is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bakugo wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakugo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Wilson is controlling Bakugo's trapped leg to prevent Bakugo from advancing to side control.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Bakugo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bakugo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Bakugo sits in half guard.
Wilson won't allow Bakugo to pass to mount.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Bakugo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bakugo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Wilson moves into full guard.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakugo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakugo is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bakugo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB#
Bakugo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakugo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bakugo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakugo looking to control.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Bakugo keeps moving. #SUB#
Bakugo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Bakugo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bakugo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wilson stacks Bakugo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wilson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakugo prevents Wilson from moving into mount.
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 Katsuki Bakugo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bakugo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Wilson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bakugo ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.#KD2#
Wilson cracks Bakugo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bakugo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wilson finish him? #ROC2#Bakugo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Katsuki Bakugo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson fakes the body blow, causing Bakugo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bakugo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blade Wilson!
A very excited looking Blade Wilson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Glory Days
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Bakugo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakugo misses with a wild body shot.
Bakugo misses with a body shot.
Bakugo throws a body punch but Herro moves out of range. #CL2#
Herro closes the distance and clinches.
Herro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bakugo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Herro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Herro pushes Bakugo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herro is trying to push Bakugo away but Bakugo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Bakugo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Herro is trying to keep an underhook but Bakugo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Herro tries to get to full guard but Bakugo has control of the leg.
Herro trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Herro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bakugo working the head and body with strikes.
Herro wants to get back to full guard.
Herro gets full guard.#T1#
Bakugo is in close to Herro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herro working a defensive guard but Bakugo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bakugo working the body and head with strikes.
Bakugo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bakugo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herro to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Bakugo tries for a kimura but Herro is defending well.
Herro is looking for a sweep.
Bakugo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herro keeps working.
Herro is looking for a sweep.
Bakugo 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.
Herro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Herro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bakugo moves nicely into side control. #T2##SUB#
Bakugo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herro sneaks back into half guard.
Herro tries to roll over but Bakugo keeps him under control.
Bakugo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bakugo is nestled in close to Herro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakugo lands strikes from half guard.
Herro taking some punishment here, with Bakugo in his half guard.
Herro tries to get to full guard but Bakugo has control of the leg.
Herro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bakugo stands up over Herro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Herro being controlled here, momentarily.
Herro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Herro being controlled here, momentarily.
Herro has momentary wrist control but Bakugo slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakugo pushes down on Herro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herro is trying to get back to full guard.
Herro trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Bakugo is trying to work for a kimura but Herro is defending well. #T4#
Bakugo is nestled in close to Herro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herro trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo prevents Herro from improving his position.
Bakugo is taking a breather. Herro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Herro tries to get to full guard but Bakugo has control of the leg.
Bakugo 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. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bakugo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Herro is looking to get back to full guard here but Bakugo has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuki Bakugo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Herro tries to clinch but Bakugo moves out of range.
Herro throws a right hand that Bakugo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakugo also avoids with ease.
Herro is looking to clinch but Bakugo is avoiding it.
Herro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakugo throws a body punch but Herro moves out of range. #TD#
Bakugo gets a double leg takedown into Herro's guard.
Herro wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakugo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herro's head.
Bakugo landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Herro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakugo is aware though and is defending well.
Bakugo working some strikes from top position.
Herro keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Herro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakugo lands a couple of digs.
Herro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakugo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Bakugo scoring with some ground and pound.
Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo working some strikes from top position.
Katsuki Bakugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakugo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herro is keeping the position for now.
Bakugo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Herro looking to control. #SUB2#
Herro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakugo defends it easily.
Herro is trying to keep Bakugo in close.
Bakugo stands up over Herro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Bakugo postures up and lands a big shot to Herro's brow.
Bakugo trying to control but Herro is working from the bottom.
Bakugo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bakugo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herro is just riding it out for now. Bakugo eventually gives up the hold.
Bakugo is thwarting Herro's attempts to control the position.
Bakugo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herro keeps working.
Herro is looking to improve his position.
Herro is staying active underneath Bakugo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bakugo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB2#
Herro actively working from the bottom here.
Herro tries to get to full guard but Bakugo has control of the leg.
Herro wants to control but Bakugo is keeping busy.
Herro controlling the position for now.
Bakugo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bakugo trying to control from half guard but Herro is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bakugo connects with a nice short shot to Herro's temple.
Bakugo trying to control from half guard but Herro is working away.
Bakugo prevents Herro from improving his position.#T4#
Herro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bakugo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herro wants to get back to full guard.
Bakugo slips a nice elbow through Herro's hands, connecting with Herro's forehead.
Herro has hold of Bakugo's hands but Bakugo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Herro is refusing to be controlled, as Bakugo sits in half guard.
Herro trying to control from the bottom.
Bakugo working Herro over with strikes. #SUB2#
Herro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bakugo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Herro quite badly. Herro pulls Bakugo in close trying to recover. Bakugo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Herro on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Herro doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsuki Bakugo!
A very excited looking Katsuki Bakugo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GFC X-Mas Bash
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Herro 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.
Bakugo shoots in for a takedown but Herro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Bakugo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Herro wants to control but Bakugo is keeping busy.
Bakugo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herro keeping hold of Bakugo's head, controlling as best he can.
Bakugo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bakugo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herro is looking to improve his position.
Bakugo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herro wants to control but Bakugo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Herro is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakugo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Bakugo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Herro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bakugo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bakugo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Herro keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Bakugo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Herro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herro keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Bakugo lands a couple of elbows.
Herro keeping full guard, as Bakugo tries to pass. #T2#
Herro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Herro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakugo passes Herro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakugo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Bakugo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Herro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bakugo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herro is looking to control Bakugo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herro avoid being mounted?
Herro is looking for a sweep. Bakugo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Herro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bakugo pulls his head out easily.
Bakugo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Herro is trying to control but can't.
Bakugo is looking to advance position but Herro won't allow it.
Bakugo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Herro trying to control but Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Herro.
Bakugo postures up in Herro's guard and throws a big left but Herro blocks it.
Herro keeping full guard, as Bakugo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakugo cracks Herro with a solid left hand.
Herro wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakugo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Herro is trying to keep Bakugo in close.
Bakugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herro keeping full guard, as Bakugo tries to pass.
Bakugo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herro's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuki Bakugo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Herro tries to clinch there but Bakugo circles away.
Herro wants to clinch.#TD2#
Bakugo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bakugo showed some decent athleticism there.
Herro trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo drops an elbow to the side of Herro's head.
Bakugo lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Herro is rocked!
Still in half guard, Bakugo seems content to control.
Oh Herro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bakugo jumps into side control!
Herro is looking to regain half guard here but Bakugo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bakugo lands a strong strike to the head of Herro. That's dazed him! Bakugo looking to finish here. Herro is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bakugo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsuki Bakugo!
A victorious Katsuki Bakugo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GFC 18 - Probert vs. Maestro
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bakugo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Paa quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakugo in particular looking to stall.
Bakugo throwing shots but Paa is blocking nicely.
Paa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bakugo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bakugo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa wants to get back to full guard.
Paa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakugo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakugo's back!
Paa controlling well, preventing Bakugo from escaping the position.
Bakugo avoids the strikes from Paa.
Bakugo tries to break free.
Bakugo 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.
Paa misses with an elbow to the head. #T1#
Bakugo can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bakugo breaks Paa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bakugo throwing strikes but missing.
Bakugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Paa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bakugo throwing strikes but missing.
Bakugo stops Paa from standing up.
Bakugo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bakugo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bakugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paa told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Bakugo trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom.
Bakugo controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakugo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakugo lands a couple of digs.
Bakugo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paa keeping full guard, as Bakugo tries to pass.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakugo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bakugo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bakugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bakugo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bakugo has Paa in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bakugo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Bakugo working for submissions but it's allowed Paa to get to half guard.
Paa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bakugo's head.
Bakugo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bakugo.
Paa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bakugo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paa is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Bakugo is looking for a triangle here but Paa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Paa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Paa tries to score with some ground and pound. Bakugo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bakugo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paa off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakugo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bakugo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Paa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bakugo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bakugo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Bakugo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuki Bakugo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Bakugo ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Paa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bakugo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bakugo is trying to improve his position.
Bakugo gets back to half guard.
Bakugo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paa's back!
Even with his hooks in, Bakugo manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bakugo missing with strikes from the back.
Bakugo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Bakugo looking for the RNC.
Bakugo thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Bakugo is looking for the choke from the back position but Paa is controlling his hands well. #T1#
Bakugo is looking to control Paa but Paa is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Paa wants to get back to his feet.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Bakugo.
Bakugo loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Paa hold on?
Paa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bakugo.
Bakugo is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bakugo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paa can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Paa showing good submission defense here.
Paa is trying to get back to his feet but Bakugo has full control of the position and if anything, Paa has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Paa is covering up but some of the strikes from Bakugo are getting through and doing damage. #SUB#
Bakugo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Paa covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Bakugo looking to break Paa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Paa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bakugo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bakugo struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bakugo misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Bakugo tightening his grip on Paa, looking for the choke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakugo misses with punches from the back.
Bakugo misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Bakugo has got one arm under Paa's chin. This could be trouble... Paa trying to control the other hand but Bakugo gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Paa has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsuki Bakugo!

Event: The Great Reset 3
Date: Oct 06, 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.
Plainview shoots for a takedown but Bakugo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bakugo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bakugo slows down the pace here. #T1#
Plainview tries to pull guard but Bakugo won't allow it. #BC2#
Plainview breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plainview throws a lazy right hand but Bakugo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plainview avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plainview is looking to clinch but Bakugo is avoiding it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plainview. Bakugo does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Bakugo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakugo lands in his opponent's guard.
Bakugo advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plainview is trying to get back to full guard.
Bakugo controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsuki Bakugo!

Event: The Great Reset 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Bakugo shoots for a takedown but Plainview saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bakugo tries to clinch up but Plainview circles away and keeps his distance.
As Bakugo tries to get set, Plainview tries to push him back and clinch up but Bakugo manages to avoid the attempt.
Bakugo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakugo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bakugo tries to clinch up.
Plainview wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bakugo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bakugo fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Plainview gets tackled into the ropes by Bakugo. Bakugo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Plainview as Bakugo tries to tie him up.
Plainview will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bakugo up against the ropes.#TD2#
Bakugo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Plainview clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bakugo tries to keep control of the position but Plainview is staying busy.
The referee is taking a good look at Plainview as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bakugo!
Plainview knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bakugo on the ground.#SUB2#
Bakugo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Plainview has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bakugo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Plainview taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bakugo doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsuki Bakugo!

Event: Da Great Reset
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##TD#
Bakugo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bakugo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Plainview manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bakugo is looking for a kimura here.
Bakugo wants to pass to mount but Plainview is defending the position. #SUB2#
Plainview actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plainview trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo wants to take a breather but Plainview is having none of it.
Daniel Plainview has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Bakugo is controlling the pace.
Bakugo prevents Plainview from improving his position.
Plainview wants to get back to full guard but Bakugo has mounted him!
Bakugo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Plainview is looking to escape.
Plainview keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bakugo unloads with some shots from mount but Plainview bucks and avoids them well.
Plainview really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakugo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Bakugo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bakugo throws some wild stikes that Plainview manages to avoid easily.
Plainview working to try and regain half guard.
Plainview is trying to reverse the position but instead Bakugo has taken his back - oops!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bakugo controlling the positon.#SUB#
Bakugo has his arm under Plainview's chin here. Game over son! Bakugo squeezes tightly and Plainview is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsuki Bakugo!

Event: The Great Reset
Date: May 25, 2021

185 cm
17 yrs
200 lbs

192 cm
17 yrs
215 lbs

Bakugo

Rage

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Katsuki Bakugo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ezekel Rage!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bakugo clinches. #TD2#
Rage lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bakugo (0) vs (2) Rage#SUB#
Bakugo looking for a guillotine here but Rage defends easily.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Bakugo is keeping the position.
Rage trying to control but Bakugo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rage drops back looking for a leg! Bakugo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bakugo manages to kick Rage off! Rage jumps back into Bakugo's guard. #SUB#
Bakugo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Bakugo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rage is one step ahead there.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Bakugo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bakugo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakugo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bakugo seems keen to control Rage's posture.
Rage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rage wants to control from the top but Bakugo keeps moving.
Bakugo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakugo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakugo tries to get out of the position.
Rage trying to control but Bakugo is working from the bottom.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakugo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Bakugo working for a triangle but Rage defends it easily.
Bakugo is trying to keep Rage in close.
Bakugo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rage manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakugo (2) vs (2) Rage#SUB2#
Rage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Rage is trying to control the position but Bakugo postures up. #SUB2#
Rage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakugo defends well.
Bakugo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakugo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakugo wants to pass the guard but Rage is keeping the position.#T5##SUB2#
Rage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakugo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rage has an active guard here but Bakugo has managed to pass into half guard.
Bakugo trying to control the action but Rage is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Rage looking for submissions off his back.
Bakugo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bakugo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rage is looking to control Bakugo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rage avoid being mounted?#T7#
Rage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bakugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
Rage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bakugo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Rage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakugo defends it easily.#T8##SUB#
Bakugo drops back looking for a leg! Rage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rage manages to kick Bakugo off! Bakugo jumps back into Rage's guard.
Bakugo wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakugo defends well.#T9#
Bakugo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakugo wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Bakugo postures up. #SUB2#
Rage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakugo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakugo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Bakugo wants to pass the guard but Rage is keeping the position.
Rage looking for a sweep. Not yet Rage, not yet. #SUB#
Bakugo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rage dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakugo (2) vs (4) Rage
Bakugo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bakugo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakugo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Rage looking to sit in guard and control but Bakugo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakugo (4) vs (4) Rage#SUB2#
Rage looking for a guillotine here but Bakugo defends easily. #SUB2#
Rage working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bakugo has passed into half guard!
Well, if Bakugo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T12#
Bakugo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Bakugo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Bakugo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T13#
Rage is trying to control but can't.
Rage is staying active underneath Bakugo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rage is looking for a sweep. Bakugo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bakugo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bakugo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bakugo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rage screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bakugo! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Katsuki Bakugo!

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