Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hallows vs Choi
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Martins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koga.
An attempted straight right counter from Martins misses the target.#CL#
Martins rushes Koga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Koga blocks with his arms.
Koga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Koga tries to throw a body punch but Martins avoids it by throwing Koga back against the cage.
Koga tries to throw a body punch but Martins avoids it by throwing Koga back against the cage.
Koga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins is looking to control Koga's arms but Koga gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martins has his back to the cage.
Koga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martins prevents a body shot from Koga.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koga scores with a hook to the body.
Martins lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins prevents a body shot from Koga.
A short left from Koga.
Martins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koga lands a nice uppercut.
Koga misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Koga tries to throw a body punch but Martins avoids it by throwing Koga back against the cage.
Martins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koga working aggressively here.
Koga tries a body shot but Martins blocks it.
Martins lands a left hand.
Martins lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Koga turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Koga manages to end up in side control.

Martins sneaks out the side door and pushes Koga away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins looks to land a right hand but Koga moved out of range.
Martins throws a shot to the body.
Koga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Martins clinches with his opponent.
Koga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martins scores with a shot to the side of Koga's head.
Martins lands a hook that snaps the head of Koga backwards.
Koga throws a head punch that misses.
Koga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martins blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Koga misses with some punches.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Koga is blocking nicely.
Koga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koga throws a punch but it's blocked by Martins.
Koga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
Nice body punch from Koga - that landed with a thud.
Martins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koga in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Martins leaning against his opponent.
Koga wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koga working aggressively here.
Koga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koga's defenses.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koga misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Koga in his tracks for a moment.
Martins scores with a shot to the side of Koga's head.
Martins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koga backwards.
Martins lands with a left to the head.
Koga blocking some punches.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martins lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martins.
Koga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Koga takes a shot to the head.
Koga drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diogo Martins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshika Koga.
Koga dodges the punch combination from Martins.
Koga walks into a left hand. #T4#
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
Martins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Koga throws out a leg kick but Martins moves out of range and Koga only half commits.
Martins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Martins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koga avoiding damage as Martins throws knees to the body.
Koga works on Martins's body with a couple of short punches.
Martins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koga working aggressively here.
Koga misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martins.
Martins prevents a body shot from Koga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins lands a right hand.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koga has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Martins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Koga can turn it around.
Koga working aggressively here.
Koga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martins's elbow.
Koga misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Martins 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#
Martins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martins checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koga.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koga throws a front kick aimed at Martins's knee but Martins avoids it well.
Martins throws a body punch but Koga moves out of range.
Koga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Martins rushes Koga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martins swings wildly with an uppercut but Koga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Martins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martins throws a head punch that misses.
Koga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martins blocks a body shot from Koga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Koga can't find room to land a body shot as Martins controls the action.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kogas head. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Koga misses with a body punch.
Koga misses with some punches.
Martins lands a hook that snaps the head of Koga backwards.
Koga lands with a right to the head.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koga's face.
Koga lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Koga has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Koga misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koga.
Martins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koga backwards.
Martins lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koga tries to throw a body punch but Martins avoids it by throwing Koga back against the cage.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Koga blocking some punches.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Koga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Martins scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Koga tightens his grip and picks Martins up, before dumping him to the ground. Martins manages to land in guard. #T2#
Koga throws an elbow that misses. Martins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koga's guard. Nice move by Martins!#REVR#
Martins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koga can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Martins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martins has managed to get both his arms back between Koga's legs - danger averted.
Martins pushing down on Koga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koga is pressing down on Martins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Koga looking for subs off his back but Martins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Koga manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Koga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martins is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Koga throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martins uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Koga tries to bench press Martins off him but Martins keeps the position.
Koga regains half guard.
Martins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Martins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Martins.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koga! But no joy.
Koga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diogo Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martins wants to clinch but Koga slips to the side#TD2#
so Koga counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4##ES#
Martins kicks Koga off and gets to his feet.
Martins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koga circles away quickly and effectively.
Martins avoids the body shot from Koga.
Martins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martins.
Diogo Martins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Koga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martins throws a right hand that Koga ducks under and follows up with a left that Koga also avoids with ease.
Martins throws a looping overhand right but Koga ducks down to avoid it.
Martins cracks Koga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koga tries a low kick but Martins avoids it.
Martins wants to clinch up but Koga keeps it at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martins tries a head kick but it misses.
Martins swings for the body but Koga moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diogo Martins dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Martins slips a jab from Koga.
Koga throws a big shot that misses.
Koga misses with a series of wild punches.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martins throws a low kick, looking for Koga's leg but Koga calmly moves out of range.
We've been told by Martins's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Martins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koga looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Koga has managed to clinch.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Koga fails to land.
Martins lands a right hand.
Koga working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Koga fails to land.
Koga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Martins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Koga is trying to trip Martins. He has hold of a leg but Martins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Koga persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Martins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martins wants to stand but Koga is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Martins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koga is one step ahead there.
Martins is adopting a defensive guard.
Koga throws a strike but Martins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Koga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Martins avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Koga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martins has passed into half guard!
Martins trying to mount his opponent but Koga defends it.
Martins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Koga looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martins passes into side control.
Koga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martins is trying to maintain the position but Koga is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Koga there.
Martins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diogo Martins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Koga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martins's head.
Martins is trying to stand.
Koga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Koga lands with a punch from half guard.
Koga with the ground and pound but Martins uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koga postures up.
Koga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koga postures up.
Koga is looking to work some ground and pound but Martins has wrist control.
Koga works over Martins with some ground and pound from guard.
Koga prevents Martins from getting back to his feet.
Martins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Koga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Toshika Koga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koga scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Koga throws a big right hand that misses.

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

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

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

Event: SMASH: Brown vs Mumba
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Milka misses with a head kick.
Milka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Milka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milka throws a lazy head kick
and Koga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Milka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Koga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Milka is out of range and Koga settles back down.
Milka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koga circles away quickly and effectively.
Milka misses with a double jab.
Koga misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Milka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milka throws a sloppy head kick and Koga moves out of range easily.
Koga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koga 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 Milka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Milka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Milka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Milka misses
and Koga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milka misses the jab.
Koga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Milka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koga avoids the head kick by Milka.
Koga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Milka with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Milka throws a head kick but Koga moves out of range.
Koga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milka's head.#T1#
Milka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rico Milka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Milka as Koga shoots in.
Milka misses with a head kick.
Milka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Milka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koga misses with an uppercut. Milka saw that one coming.
Milka stalks Koga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koga's face. Koga staggers backwards, shaken.
A good leg kick by Koga.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Koga has managed to clinch.
Koga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koga scores with a hook to the body.
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Milka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koga misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Koga gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
Koga wants to pass the guard but Milka is keeping the position.
Koga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koga is looking to work some ground and pound but Milka has wrist control.
Milka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koga.
Koga throwing strikes but missing.
Milka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Milka tries to get out of the position.
Koga works over Milka with some ground and pound from guard.
Koga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga is looking to work some ground and pound but Milka has wrist control.
Koga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Milka is breathing heavily.#T3#
Koga stands up over Milka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koga throwing strikes but missing.
Koga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Milka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koga is controlling him.
Koga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Milka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Milka keeping moving, preventing Koga from controlling successfully.
Milka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Milka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Milka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Koga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Milka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koga.
Koga trying to control the position from guard on top but Milka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Milka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koga cracks Milka with a solid left hand.
Koga throws a big elbow that misses.
Koga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koga landing with the ground and pound.
Koga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga 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#
Koga's corner calls for a 1-2. Koga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Milka misses the shot to the body.
Milka throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koga blocks a head kick by Milka.
Koga fails to land the takedown.
Milka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Milka lands a jab to the nose.
Rico Milka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koga throws a hook to the side of Milka's head but Milka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koga throws a shot from downtown. Milka moves away and avoids it.
Koga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Koga swats away the attempt to clinch by Milka.
Koga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koga throws a looping overhand right but Milka ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Milka. #T1#
Koga misses with the combination.
Koga with a hook.
Koga throws a solid leg kick but Milka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koga.
Milka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Milka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Milka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Koga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koga blocks a head kick by Milka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A leg kick checked by Milka.
Koga throws a wild body kick that Milka sees coming a mile off.
Milka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Koga lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Koga does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koga.#T2#
Milka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut there from Koga.
Koga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Milka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milka misses with a two punch combination.
Rico Milka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koga tests Milka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Milka.
Koga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koga misses with a straight left.
Milka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Milka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Koga's head.
A nice leg kick from Koga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koga lands with a cross.
Koga throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Milka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Koga pushes Milka up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koga.
A short uppercut from Milka.
Milka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koga backwards.
Koga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koga.
Milka struggles to land a body shot inside as Koga controls his hands.
Milka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milka blocks a body shot from Koga.
Koga misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Milka.
Milka blocks an uppercut.
Milka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Milka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milka tries to work over Koga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koga swings wildly with an uppercut but Milka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milka throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milka prevents a body shot from Koga. #T4#
Milka lands with a right to the head.
Koga struggles to land a body shot inside as Milka controls his hands.
Koga tries to work over Milka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koga.
A right hand to the body from Koga.
Koga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Milka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milka swings wildly with an uppercut but Koga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koga can't find room to land a body shot as Milka controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Milka as the two fighters clinch.
Koga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milka backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koga.
Koga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Koga on the inside.
Milka misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toshika Koga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Koga avoids the head kick by Milka.
A head kick misses from Milka.
Koga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Milka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Koga there.
Koga avoids the head kick by Milka.
Milka throws a head kick that misses.
Koga cracks a nice hook into Milka's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Koga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koga.
Koga lands with a hook. Milka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Milka tries to clinch up.
Koga moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koga misses with a low kick.
Koga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koga wants to land a leg kick but Milka is out of range.
Koga misses with a body kick.
Koga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milka throws a head kick that misses
and Koga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koga cracks Milka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Milka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1##TD2#
Koga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Milka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Koga fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Koga working the ground and pound from side control.
Milka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koga on the ground.
Koga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Milka is avoiding damage well.
Koga throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Koga wants to control but Milka is keeping him busy.
Koga working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Koga grinds an elbow into Milka's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Milka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koga is controlling him well.
Koga tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Koga lands a few punches from side control.
Rico Milka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Koga working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC2#Milka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koga creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Milka sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oh Milka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Koga lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Milka down.
Koga cracks Milka with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Koga immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Milka is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Koga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshika Koga!
A pretty intense looking Toshika Koga took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
The defeated Rico Milka had this to say: 'whaaaat ?'.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Le Franc
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Koga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Damato tenderised Koga's leg. Koga is trying to keep his angry face on.
Damato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Koga's head.
Koga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Damato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koga is out of range.
Damato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Damato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koga throws out a leg kick but Damato moves out of range and Koga only half commits.
Some bone on bone action there as Damato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Damato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Damato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koga is fending him off so far but Damato persists. Nope, Koga circles away and we're back to standing.
Koga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damato.
Damato fails to land with a series of punches.
Damato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Damato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Koga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Damato won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koga moves into full mount!
Koga scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koga prevents Damato from getting the reversal.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koga lands a nice shot to the head.
Koga controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Koga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Koga.
Koga with good strikes from the mount here!
Koga controlling the pace for now.
Koga prevents Damato from getting the reversal.
Koga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Koga scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Damato is trying desperately to improve position.
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Koga avoids the attempt from Damato to control.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koga is continuing to stall.#T3#
Koga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
My spies in Catastrophic Contact inform me that Koga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Koga looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Koga.
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koga landing strikes from the mount.
Koga controlling from the full mount.
Koga wants to control the pace but Damato is squirming around nicely.
Koga lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Koga with a couple of short strikes.
Koga content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Damato is looking to escape.
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Damato keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
Damato regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koga lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damato is trying to maintain the position but Koga is very close to passing his half guard.
Koga drops an elbow to the side of Damato's head.
Damato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Damato is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koga wants to pass to mount but Damato is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Koga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koga scores with a jab to the head.
Rocco Damato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koga feints and then cracks Damato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Damato down.
Damato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koga.
Damato misses with a few strikes there.
Damato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koga doesn't seem bothered though.
Damato throws a nice looking combination but Koga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koga.
Koga misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Koga. Beautiful body shot.
Damato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koga defends it nicely.
It seemed like Koga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocco Damato is winning the standup battle so far.
Damato lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Koga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Damato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Damato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koga.
Koga looks to throw the jab but Damato is out of range.
Damato feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Koga.
Rocco Damato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koga throws a looping overhand right but Damato ducks down to avoid it.
Koga throws a hook to the side of Damato's head but Damato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damato manages to avoid it.
Koga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damato was well out of range. Poor timing from Koga.
A punch combination from Damato misses.
Damato throws a wild body kick that Koga sees coming a mile off.
Damato tries to bum rush Koga with a series of wild strikes but Koga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Damato delivers a nice body kick.
Koga misses with a looping right.
Damato misses with a wild body shot.
Damato is looking to wear down Koga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Damato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Damato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Damato. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Damato throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Koga counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damato striking from the bottom.
Koga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Damato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damato is keeping the position for now.
Koga is stalling in the full guard.
Koga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Damato is looking for a triangle but Koga pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SUB#
Koga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Damato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koga has managed to get both his arms back between Damato's legs - danger averted.
Koga is stalling in the full guard.
Koga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Damato's head.
Koga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damato is keeping the position for now.
Koga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koga pushes down on Damato's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Damato actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Damato looking for submissions off his back.
Koga lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Damato is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koga scores with a couple of nice shots.
Koga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Damato tries to hold on but Koga postures up.
Damato is in a horrible position here. Koga smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koga is landing with some decent strikes but Damato is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Toshika Koga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Damato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koga lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Koga works Damato's body with a nice hook.
Damato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Damato looks to land a body kick but Koga moved away.
Damato slips a jab from Koga.
Damato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koga.
Damato misses with a few strikes there.
Koga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koga throws a jab when Damato was well out of range.
Koga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damato.
Damato is looking to clinch but Koga is avoiding it.
Damato closes the distance looking to clinch
and Koga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koga misses with a body kick.
Damato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koga manages to avoid it.
Koga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Damato. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damato.
Koga feints a counter leg kick.
Damato shoots in for a takedown but Koga shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Koga finds it's target.#CL2#
Koga closes the distance and pushes Damato back into the cage.
Koga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damato's elbow.
Koga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koga.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Damato wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koga tries to work over Damato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koga throws a head punch that misses.
Koga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damato.
Koga misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Damato wants to break free but Koga has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damato.
Koga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koga misses with a body punch.
Koga tries to work over Damato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koga struggles to land a body shot inside as Damato controls his hands.
Damato missing with knees to the body.
Damato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koga working aggressively here.
Damato prevents a body shot from Koga.
Koga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koga working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Damato breaks from the clinch. #T3##CL2#
Koga clinches.
Damato is looking to break free of the clinch but Koga has double underhooks.
Koga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koga can't find room to land a body shot as Damato controls the action.
Koga struggles to land a body shot inside as Damato controls his hands. #BC#
Damato breaks the clinch.
Koga misses the shot to the body.
Koga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Damato.
Koga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damato circles away quickly and effectively.
Damato moves out of range as Koga strikes.
Damato throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Koga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koga. #SUB#
Damato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koga sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Damato wants to sweep but no luck.
Koga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Koga cracks Damato with a solid left hand.
Koga content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Damato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Koga stands up over Damato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Damato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Koga 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.
Gracie looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Koga cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Toshika Koga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koga bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Koga there.
Jab from Koga.#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Koga drops Gracie with a huge uppercut! Gracie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Koga is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshika Koga!
During a confident post fight interview, Toshika Koga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2024

#R1#
Lindsey is looking to clinch but Koga is avoiding it. #CL2#
Lindsey moves into the clinch successfully.
Koga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lindsey trying to control the position but instead, Koga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lindsey into the cage.
A short left from Koga.
Lindsey prevents a body shot from Koga.
Lindsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koga.
Lindsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Koga avoids the damage to the body.
Koga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lindsey or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindsey backwards.
Lindsey looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koga.
Koga cracks Lindsey with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koga lands with a left to the head.
Koga scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Koga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lindsey backwards.
A body shot lands from Koga.
Nice body punch from Koga - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Koga - that landed with a thud.
Koga misses with a punch to the body.
Koga presses Lindsey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koga lands a shot to the body.
Koga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koga is leaning against Lindsey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koga works on Lindsey's body with a couple of short punches.
Koga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Koga as the two fighters clinch.
Koga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lindsey.
Koga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koga tries to throw a body punch but Lindsey avoids it by throwing Koga back against the cage.
Koga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koga scores with a hook to the body.
Koga cracks Lindsey with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Koga. #T2#
Koga lands a nice shot to the body.
Lindsey takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lindsey.
Nice body punch from Koga - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koga.
Koga lands a body shot.
Koga works on Lindsey's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Koga.
Koga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koga tries to throw a body punch but Lindsey avoids it by throwing Koga back against the cage.
Koga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Koga - that landed with a thud.
Koga gets through Lindsey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Lindsey is rocked!
Koga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lindsey is still on wobbly legs! Can Koga finish him?
A hook to the body from Koga.
Good body shot from Koga.
Koga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindsey backwards.
Koga lands with a short shot to the head.
Koga creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lindsey's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lindsey drops to his knees and Koga pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshika Koga!
Toshika Koga thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koga moves away.
Gracie looks winded!
Koga lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Koga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Koga as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Koga moves into the clinch.
Koga scores with a shoulder strike.
Koga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koga lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Koga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Koga - that landed with a thud.
Koga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koga lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Koga.
Koga gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koga digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Koga.
Koga pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koga works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koga. #TD#
Koga lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Koga 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.
Koga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Gracie is rocked!
Koga is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gracie is hurt! He's hurt bad - Koga fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gracie from any more punishment! Congratulations to Koga! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshika Koga!
A victorious Toshika Koga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1080 Kamara vs McCarthy V
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Cozad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cozad lands a nice shot that snaps Koga's head back.
Cozad swings for the body but Koga moves out of range.
And Koga tries to counter it with a takedown but Cozad pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
Cozad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cozad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Cozad.#TD2#
Koga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cozad's guard.
Koga prevents Cozad from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Koga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koga won't allow Cozad to get back to his feet.
Koga advances to half guard.
Koga stops Cozad from getting back to his feet.
Koga is controlling the pace.
Koga prevents Cozad from standing back up.
Koga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cozad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koga prevents Cozad from standing back up. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Koga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koga prevents Cozad from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Koga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cozad tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koga is in Cozad's guard.
Cozad wants to stand up but Koga is controlling him.
Koga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cozad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koga is controlling him.
Koga advances to half guard.
Well, if Koga 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.
Koga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Koga has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cozad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Koga passes to full mount!
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cozad has given up his back.
Cozad is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
Well, with Koga on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cozad is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
More stalling from Koga.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Koga is riding his opponent, not letting Cozad buck him off.
Let's hope that Koga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Koga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga 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#
Koga fails with the takedown.
Cozad lands a really nice looking cross but Koga seems unphased.
Koga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cozad to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Koga feints and as Cozad raises his hands in defense, Koga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cozad wants to get back to his feet but Koga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cozad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koga tries to free his leg and advance position but Cozad is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Koga stands and throws Cozad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koga remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cozad is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Koga has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Koga controlling the position.
Cozad pushes Koga away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koga gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Koga in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cozad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koga asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Koga controls the position.
Cozad is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Koga asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Koga advances to full mount.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Koga won't let Cozad get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Koga moves to back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but Koga has full control of the position and if anything, Cozad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Koga controls the position.
Toshika Koga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cozad is trying to get back to his feet but Koga has full control of the position and if anything, Cozad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Koga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cozad is trying to stand back up.
Koga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
Koga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koga closes the distance and clinches up with Cozad, looking for a takedown. Koga pushes Cozad against the cage but Cozad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pope Cozad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshika Koga.
No luck for Koga with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad misses with a body kick.
Koga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cozad misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Cozad throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Koga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Koga.
Koga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koga with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Koga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koga prevents Cozad from getting back to his feet.
Koga wants to pass the guard but Cozad is keeping the position.
Cozad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
It looks like Cozad has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Cozad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koga.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koga or perhaps it was just good defense by Cozad, which made it look bad.
Cozad lands a lovely overhand right.
Cozad scores with a nice right hand.
Koga shoots and misses
and Cozad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Koga is rocked!
Cozad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koga shoots in but Cozad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cozad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koga is still on wobbly legs! Can Cozad finish him?#T3#
Cozad stuffs the takedown.
Koga seems to have recovered his senses.
Koga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cozad counters with a body kick.
Cozad connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Koga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cozad!
Cozad pushes Koga away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Koga gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cozad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Koga wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Cozad is trying to stand.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koga with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Koga.
Pope Cozad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koga moves to take his opponent's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pope Cozad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koga 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 1072 Diggs vs Doherty
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Koga misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Koga. Koga gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Koga looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Julian Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshika Koga.
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Koga looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koga gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Koga scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koga won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet. #T1#
Koga advances position into side control!
Diaz stops Koga from passing to mount.
Koga wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Koga controls the position.
Koga trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Koga controls the position.
Diaz tries to escape but Koga is in control.
Diaz is not content to let Koga control the position. #T2#
Koga controls the position from side control.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koga is controlling him well.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz is trying to buck Koga off.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Koga controls from the top position.
Diaz tries to escape but Koga is in control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Koga avoided it.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Koga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koga off to one side.
Koga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Koga ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Diaz gets caught napping as Koga dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Koga looks winded!
Koga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz wants to stand up but Koga is controlling him.
Diaz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Koga is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Koga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koga trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Koga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz pushes Koga off looking to stand but Koga dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to slow Koga down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Diaz 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#
Koga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koga drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koga shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Koga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Koga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Julian Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshika Koga.
Diaz cracks Koga with an open hand slap.
Koga dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Koga's head and hops out.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Koga shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koga on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koga.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koga or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Diaz connects with a right hand. Koga shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Koga on that attempt.
Koga is breathing heavily.
Koga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koga dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Koga's head and hops out.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Toshika Koga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Koga shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz lunges at Koga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koga's hand.
Koga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz. #T2#
Koga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koga dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koga. That did some damage!
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koga.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Koga shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Koga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz tests Koga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koga off to one side.
Koga shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Koga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Julian Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koga.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koga in his tracks.
Koga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koga fails with the takedown.#T4#
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koga shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koga can do to turn this around?
Diaz lands with a straight right. Koga didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz cracks Koga with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koga's head backwards.
Diaz lands a two punch combo. #ROC#Koga is rocked!
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koga back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koga is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Koga to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Koga looks to clinch but Diaz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Koga taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Julian Diaz!

Event: HZN 19 Shredder v Shakes
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Koga has his takedown stuffed
and Fu counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Koga shoots in and gets a takedown into Fu '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.
Fu wants to stand and escape but Koga is having none of it.
Koga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Koga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu can't keep his opponent in guard - Koga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Koga prevents Fu from standing back up. #T1#
Koga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Koga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Fu wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
We've been told by Fu 's head coaches at Steel Penn Training Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koga shoots in but Fu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Fu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshika Koga.
Koga has his takedown stuffed
and Fu counters with a left and a right that stings Koga.
Fu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koga shoots in for a double leg but Fu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koga tries for a takedown but Fu circles away easily
and Fu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koga has his takedown stuffed
and Fu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koga looks winded!
Fu cracks Koga with a good jab.
Tommy Fu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Fu . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fu .
Koga with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koga really felt that one!
Koga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Fu .
Koga tries for a takedown but Fu circles away easily
and Fu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toshika Koga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koga has time to react.#ROC#Koga is rocked!
Fu scores with a leg kick.
Koga is still on wobbly legs! Can Fu finish him?
Fu lands a brutal head kick. Koga looks out on his feet and Fu throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Tommy Fu !
Tommy Fu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Koga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Koga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koefti to the mat! Koefti manages to get full guard.
Koga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from Koga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Koefti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koga sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koefti as he jumps to the side.
Koga walks into a stiff left hand from Koefti.
Koefti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Koga has his takedown stuffed
and Koefti counters with a straight right hand.
Koga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Koga throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Koefti tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koga is in Koefti's guard.
Koga preventing the sweep.
Koga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koefti is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Koga stays in close to Koefti's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koefti working a defensive guard here.
Koefti pulls Koga in to control the position.
Koefti being controlled here, momentarily.
Koefti trying to control the position.
Koga won't allow Koefti to sweep him here.
Koga controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Koefti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koefti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koga somewhat.
Koefti throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshika Koga. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Koga misses with a takedown
and Koefti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koga shoots and misses
and Koefti counters with an inside leg kick.
Koga fails with the takedown.
Koga is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Koefti. No joy for Koga on that attempt.
Koefti connects with a high kick.
Koefti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Koga is rocked!
Whack! Koefti lands a heavy head kick that drops Koga. The ref tackles Koefti to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Koga was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andre Koefti!
Andre Koefti was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Venegas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koga circles away.
Koga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Venegas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Koga somewhat.#TD#
Venegas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
Venegas working some strikes from top position.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga is controlling Venegas 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koga keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully. #T1#
Venegas being controlled here momentarily.
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
Koga managing to control the position.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
Venegas passes Koga's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Koga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Venegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Koga has wrist control.
Koga managing to control the position.
Venegas throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Koga is pulling down on Venegas 's head. It's preventing any offense from Venegas , at least for the moment.
Venegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Koga is retaining full guard.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Venegas slips nicely into half guard.
Venegas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koga does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Koga is defending against the submission attempts here by Venegas .
Koga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venegas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venegas passes Koga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koga.
Venegas postures up in Koga's guard and throws a big left but Koga blocks it.
Venegas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Koga keeps moving.
Koga is controlling Venegas 's posture.
Venegas passes into half guard. #T4#
Koga keeping control of the position.
Koga is trying to control but can't.
Koga is looking to improve his position.
Koga keeping hold of Venegas 's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Koga is defending against the submission attempts here by Venegas . #SUB#
Venegas wants to work for an arm triangle but Koga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koga.
Venegas trying to control but Koga is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Koga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Venegas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Venegas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Koga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venegas wants to control but Koga postures up.
Venegas is letting Koga control him for a moment.
Koga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Venegas !
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Venegas can't escape the position. #T1#
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koga trying to control but Venegas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga controlling his opponent.
Frankie Venegas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venegas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koga controlling from mount.
Koga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Koga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Venegas is looking to escape.
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Venegas is looking to improve his position but Koga isn't that keen on the idea.
Venegas wants to hold on but Koga pushes him away.
Venegas is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Venegas is controlling an arm, preventing Koga from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Koga controlling from mount. #T3#
Venegas prevents Koga from taking his back.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
Venegas wants to hold on but Koga pushes him away.
Koga content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Venegas wants to control but Koga is having none of it.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Koga.
Venegas can't escape the position.
Koga content just to control the position here.
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Koga's attempts to control the action.
Koga controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koga avoids the attempt from Venegas to control.
Venegas is looking to improve his position but Koga isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Venegas darts in and clinches Koga up against the cage.
Venegas gets underhooks to prevent Koga's takedown attempt. #TD#
Venegas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Koga is looking for a sweep.
Venegas controls the position from side control.
Koga is trying to control Venegas 's posture but Venegas avoids it. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Koga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Koga is looking to regain half guard here but Venegas keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to work for a kimura but Koga is defending well.
Koga controlling the position well. #T1#
Koga wants to improve his position but Venegas is controlling well.
Venegas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Koga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Koga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koga is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Venegas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Venegas throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Venegas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venegas .#TD2#
Koga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Venegas is trying to defend but Koga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venegas is trying to control but can't.
Venegas is trying to stand up here but Koga is controlling him well.
Koga controlling the pace. #T3#
Koga works his way into full mount!
Venegas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Venegas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Koga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Venegas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koga fails to move to back control.
Koga controlling from mount. #T4#
Venegas is looking to get to half guard.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
Koga wants to take Venegas 's back but he can't do it this time.
Venegas is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Koga controlling his opponent.
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Koga's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koga pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toshika Koga.
I think Koga 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WFC New York 5
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Koga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stevenson for as long as he can get away with.
Koga wants to free his trapped foot but Stevenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga controlling the action here. #T1#
Koga uses his free foot to push down on Stevenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stevenson.
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Koga takes Stevenson's back.
Koga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stevenson doesn't escape.
Stevenson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
Koga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koga continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga dominated that round.
That's time! Koga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Koga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stevenson!
Koga controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga continues to hold on tight.#T1#
More hug and hope from Koga.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Koga forces the positional change into back control. #T2#
Koga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stevenson doesn't escape. #T3#
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Koga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Further stalling from Koga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Koga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevenson's guard.
Koga controlling from the top position.
Koga slips nicely into half guard.
Koga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koga takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga. #T1#
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teófilo Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24

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

Event: WFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Koga feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koga advances to half guard.
Koga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Koga works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Koga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Koga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koga takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Stuber is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stuber for as long as he can get away with.
Koga avoiding Stuber 's attempts to control his hands.
Koga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stuber's body.
Koga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koga continues to stall.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Further stalling from Koga.#T3##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Koga continues to hold on tight.
More hug and hope from Koga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga 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##TD#
Koga gets a takedown into half guard.
Koga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuber has given up his back. Will we see Koga going for some submissions?
Koga keeps control of the position easily here as Stuber tries to buck him off. #T1#
Stuber is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's time! Koga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Koga shoots in looking for a takedown. Stuber tries to sprawl out of it but Koga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stuber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Stuber. No joy for Koga on that attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koga or perhaps it was just good defense by Stuber, which made it look bad.
Stuber feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toshika Koga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuber wants to clinch.#TD#
Koga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stuber did well to prevent Koga getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koga works his way into full mount!
Koga controlling from mount. #T1#
Stuber is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Koga has taken his back.
Koga controls the position.
Stuber tries to roll but Koga sticks to his back.
Koga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T2#
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuber can do to turn this around?#T3##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stuber trying to get back to his feet but Koga is in full control for now.
Koga has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
TJ Stuber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: WFC Red Light District 2
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kid closes the distance and pushes Koga back into the cage.
Koga wants to take the fight to the mat but Kid manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Koga works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Koga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kid striking off his back but it's not causing Koga any problems.
Koga controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koga pushing down on Kid's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid punching from the bottom. #T1#
Koga works his way into side control.
Koga controlling from side mount.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
Kid is looking for a sweep.
Kid gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kid is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Koga controlling from mount.
Koga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kid for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Further stalling from Koga.
Koga moves to the back.
Koga keeps control of the position easily here as Kid tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Kid's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Koga scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kid being controlled for a moment.
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Koga has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kid!
Koga takes Kid's back.
Koga controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kid looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Koga continues to stall.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
More hug and hope from Koga.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koga continues to hold on tight.#T3##T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koga has the hooks in. Kid is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Koga just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid tries to escape but Koga has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Koga controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Koga changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kid looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Koga is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kid's shoulder. That is not cool.
Koga advances to mount.
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kid has given up his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T1#
Kid is really stuck here.
Koga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kid.#T2#
Kid tries to escape but Koga has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Koga biding his time, controlling Kid. #T3#
Kid wants to escape the position.
Koga is riding his opponent, not letting Kid buck him off. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kid can't escape the position.
Koga controls the position.
Kid tries to roll but Koga sticks to his back.
Killer Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kid.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: WFC Tokyo 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Koga walks into a left hand. #TD#
Koga closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Koga wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Koga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga is stalling in the full guard.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Koga advances to half guard.
Koga controlling the action here.
Koga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koga is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Koga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koga wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Koga is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jones tries to sprawl but Koga drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Jones pushes Koga off and gets back to his feet.
Jones looks winded!#T3##TD#
Koga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that!
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koga takes Jones's back.
Koga biding his time, controlling Jones.
We've been hearing good reports from Koga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Further stalling from Koga.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Koga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Well, if Koga 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.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Koga finish him?
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is in trouble now - Koga has advanced to mount! #T1#
Koga controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Koga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones is holding on tight.
Koga content just to control the position here.
Koga wants to take Jones's back here but Jones is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Koga controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Koga wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Koga content just to control the position here. #T3#
Koga takes Jones's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Jones is in trouble.
Koga keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Koga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones being controlled for a moment.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Koga drags him back down.
Jones is trying to escape the position but Koga is controlling the position.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga controlling the pace for now.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is trying to escape the mount but Koga keeps good control and instead manages to take Jones's back. #T1#
Good control from Koga.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Koga continues to stall.
Jones is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Koga continues to hold on tight.#T3#
More hug and hope from Koga.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WFC Rio de Janeiro 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##TD#
Koga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stuber's guard.
Koga is pushing down on Stuber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stuber is fighting to maintain full guard but Koga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Koga 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.
Koga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stuber is in trouble now - Koga has advanced to mount!
Koga controlling the pace for now.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stuber for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuber wants to control but Koga is having none of it.
Koga content just to control the position here. #T1#
Koga takes Stuber's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Koga controlling the positon.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Koga keeps control of the position as Stuber tries to break free.
Koga controls the position.
Further stalling from Koga.
Stuber trying to control the action but Koga just sinks the hooks in.
Koga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3##T4#
Koga is hanging on to Stuber's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuber is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
Koga continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga 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##TD#
Koga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koga lands in his opponent's guard.
Koga is pushing down on Stuber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stuber is fighting to maintain full guard but Koga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koga passes the guard and advances to mount!
Koga controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koga continues to hold on tight.
Koga takes Stuber's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
More hug and hope from Koga.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Stuber is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Stuber rolls, trying to escape but Koga keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Stuber right now.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#T3##T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stuber trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Koga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stuber was covering up waiting for the punch and Koga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koga is stalling in the full guard.
Koga passes Stuber's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koga prevents Stuber from improving his position.
Koga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stuber!
Koga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Koga moves to the back.
Stuber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koga has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stuber's body. #T2##T3#
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stuber can do to turn this around?#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stuber wants to escape the position.
Stuber is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24

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

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