Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Saneuji takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saneuji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hunna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saneuji tries for a takedown but Hunna circles away easily
and Hunna counters with a straight right hand.
Saneuji misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hunna to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amakusa Saneuji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saneuji manages to avoid it.
Saneuji misses with a takedown attempt - Hunna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saneuji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saneuji misses with a takedown attempt - Hunna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big left from Hunna misses.
Saneuji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hunna sprawls and moves away.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hunna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saneuji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunna counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Saneuji drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1##SUB2#
Saneuji avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Saneuji is sitting in close to Hunna's body. Hunna has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Saneuji is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Saneuji is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hunna.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pho Hunna!
A relieved looking Pho Hunna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Saneuji or perhaps it was just good defense by Nomura, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Nomura misses its target.
Nomura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saneuji doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Nomura counters with a nice right hand that sends Saneuji toppling to the canvas! Saneuji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nomura finish him?!#ROC#Saneuji is rocked!
Saneuji shoots in for a takedown but Nomura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nomura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saneuji is still on wobbly legs! Can Nomura finish him?
Tadahiro Nomura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amakusa Saneuji.
Saneuji misses with a takedown
and Nomura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saneuji has his takedown stuffed
and Nomura counters with a right hand from hell and Saneuji is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tadahiro Nomura!
Tadahiro Nomura is the new bantamweight champion!
Tadahiro Nomura thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 111: Hunter vs Gordon
Date: Nov 29, 2023

#R1#
Nomura lands a right hook to the body.
Saneuji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nomura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saneuji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saneuji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saneuji fails with the takedown
and Nomura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tadahiro Nomura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amakusa Saneuji.
Saneuji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nomura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saneuji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saneuji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nomura counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Saneuji is rocked!
Saneuji looks winded!
Nomura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saneuji moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Nomura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saneuji has his takedown stuffed
and Nomura counters with a big right hand! Oh Saneuji is in trouble here! Nomura follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tadahiro Nomura!
Our winner, Tadahiro Nomura, 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: SPFT #11
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Saneuji shoots and misses
and Yamamoto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Saneuji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saneuji or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
Rogerio Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amakusa Saneuji.
Saneuji shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Saneuji bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saneuji has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 3Band MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Saneuji tries for a kimura but Yamamoto is defending well.
Yamamoto is trying to buck Saneuji off.#SUB2#
Saneuji working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saneuji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamamoto has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Saneuji tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamamoto wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Saneuji thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamamoto tries to escape but Saneuji is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Saneuji tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saneuji prevents Yamamoto from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Saneuji tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to his feet.
Yamamoto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hellfire Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yamamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saneuji on the ground.#SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamamoto has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Saneuji stands up. #T3#
Saneuji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Saneuji shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yamamoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saneuji. #SUB2#
Saneuji seems to be looking for submissions.
Yamamoto is trying to stand back up but Saneuji is controlling him #T4##SUB2#
Saneuji is trying for a kimura here. Yamamoto looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saneuji wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amakusa Saneuji!
A very excited looking Amakusa Saneuji made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SPFT #8
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Saneuji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saetang pinned against the cage. Saetang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Saetang connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Saneuji to the floor! Saetang dives in looking for the finish!#ROC2#Saneuji is rocked!#SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saetang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Saneuji is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Saneuji'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.
Saetang wants to stand up but Saneuji has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Saneuji seems to have got his legs back now.
Saetang trying to pass the guard but Saneuji defending well. #SUB#
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.
Saetang is taking a breather. Saneuji says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Saneuji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saetang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saneuji moves into full guard. #SUB#
Saneuji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Saetang avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Saneuji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saetang lands a couple of elbows.
Saetang wants to pass the guard but Saneuji is keeping the position.
Saneuji keeping moving, preventing Saetang from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Saneuji working for a triangle but Saetang defends it easily. #T2#
Saetang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saneuji has momentary wrist control but Saetang slips an elbow through the middle.
Saetang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saetang wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving. #SUB#
Saneuji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saetang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saetang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saetang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saetang tries to stand but Saneuji is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Saetang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saneuji's head.#SU2#
Saetang stands up from Saneuji's guard - Saetang perhaps looking for a knockout. #KD2#
Saetang drops Saneuji with a big left hand and mounts him. Saneuji is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saetang content just to control the position here.
Saneuji is looking to improve his position but Saetang isn't that keen on the idea.
Saetang lands a big elbow.
Saneuji regains half guard.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saetang pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saetang connects with a nice short shot to Saneuji's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saetang in particular looking to stall.
Saetang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saetang is looking to take a break and control but Saneuji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Saneuji has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Saetang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Saetang!
Saetang is working Saneuji over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU2#
Saetang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kittisak Saetang 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#
Saetang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saneuji.
Saneuji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saneuji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saetang lands with a big right hook that stumbles Saneuji - he's out on his feet here! Saetang follows up with another monster hook that separates Saneuji from consciousness! Saneuji falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Saetang stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kittisak Saetang! Kittisak Saetang retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Kittisak Saetang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WFC Hawaii 5
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
The Human keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Human paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Human dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saneuji. That did some damage!
Saneuji shoots for a double leg takedown but The Human sprawls well. He's pushed Saneuji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saneuji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Human makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amakusa Saneuji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saneuji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Human swivels and escapes.
The Human appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Human lands a body shot.
Amakusa Saneuji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saneuji drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Human has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The Human swinging wildly here.
Saneuji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Human's waist but The Human gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saneuji off to one side.
The Human throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saneuji is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Human sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Human lands a jab to the nose.
The Human cracks Saneuji with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from The Human.
The Human throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Human connects with a solid leg kick.
Saneuji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Human defends well and Saneuji ends up having to push The Human into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Human tries to work over Saneuji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
The Human misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saneuji drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Human gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
The Human's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Human lands a body shot.
Saneuji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Human pinned against the cage. The Human gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Human lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Saneuji drives through with a takedown into The Human's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Saneuji'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.
The Human wants to stand and escape but Saneuji is having none of it.
Saneuji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Human is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
The Human wriggles free and stands up.
Saneuji walks into a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saneuji walks into a straight right hand from The Human.
Saneuji shoots in for a takedown but The Human shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saneuji takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saneuji staying out of range there.
Saneuji changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saneuji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Human as he avoids it easily.
Saneuji gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saneuji shoots for a takedown but The Human saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from The Human. No joy for Saneuji on that attempt.
Saneuji is breathing heavily.#TD#
Saneuji looking to score a takedown here. The Human is defending well but Saneuji drives through and ends up in The Human's guard.
The Human wants to stand and escape but Saneuji is having none of it. #SUB#
Saneuji thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Human is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saneuji is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Saneuji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saneuji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Saneuji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saneuji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Saneuji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saneuji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
The Human is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Saneuji is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saneuji prevents The Human from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Saneuji drops back looking for a leg! The Human is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Human manages to kick Saneuji off! Saneuji jumps back into The Human's guard.
Saneuji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Human wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Saneuji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Human is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Human really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saneuji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Human is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Saneuji is controlling him well.#T4##SUB#
Saneuji wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Human, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Saneuji is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. The Human looks calm but he's in trouble here. Saneuji gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. The Human is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Saneuji lets go of the hold and The Human can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amakusa Saneuji!
Amakusa Saneuji retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Amakusa Saneuji thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WFC Rio de Janeiro 5
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Saneuji gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Saneuji looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Peace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Saneuji is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peace is just riding it out for now. Saneuji eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Saneuji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Saneuji has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Catch Wrestling L.A.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Peace is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Saneuji is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peace trying to hold on to Saneuji's head to control him but Saneuji postures up. #SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peace doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saneuji.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a kimura but Peace is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saneuji to get the leverage. #T1#
Peace tries to get to full guard but Saneuji has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Saneuji seems to be working for a kimura but Peace defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peace might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Peace is defending against the submission attempts here by Saneuji.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peace misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Saneuji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Peace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a kimura here.
Saneuji frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Peace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saneuji looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Saneuji looking for a guillotine from mount but Peace is having none of it.
Peace is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Saneuji has control of Peace's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Peace regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Saneuji has isolated one of Peace's arms. Peace looking to fight him off but Saneuji twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amakusa Saneuji!
Amakusa Saneuji is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Amakusa Saneuji thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 51:Taranin vs Caceres 2
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Saneuji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Igwe moves in looking to clinch but Saneuji pushes him off.
Okon Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saneuji fails with the takedown.
Igwe wants to clinch up but Saneuji keeps it at a distance.
Saneuji feints the counter takedown.
Igwe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saneuji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Saneuji tries to counter it with a takedown but Igwe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Igwe closes the distance and clinches.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saneuji tries for a takedown. No joy.
Okon Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amakusa Saneuji.#TD#
Igwe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Igwe looking for a triangle here. Saneuji is fighting it but it looks tight! Igwe pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Saneuji is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Okon Igwe!

Event: HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Saneuji closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saneuji lands in his opponent's guard.
Mogh wants to sweep here but Saneuji controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saneuji wants to control from the top but Mogh keeps moving.
Saneuji has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Saneuji postures up in Mogh's guard and throws a big left but Mogh blocks it.
Saneuji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mogh controlling the position.#SUB2#
Saneuji drops back looking for a leg! Mogh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mogh manages to kick Saneuji off! Saneuji jumps back into Mogh's guard. #SUB#
Mogh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saneuji is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mogh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mogh has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Mogh postures up and lands a big shot to Saneuji's brow.
Mogh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saneuji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Saneuji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mogh defends it easily.
Mogh trying to control the position from guard on top but Saneuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mogh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mogh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saneuji working for a triangle but Mogh defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mogh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saneuji's head.#SUB2#
Saneuji looking for a guillotine here but Mogh defends easily. #SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mogh defends well.
Mogh landing some decent shots from guard.
Mogh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saneuji is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Saneuji has his foot on Mogh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mogh works his way back into a safe position though.
Mogh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Mogh trying to control the position from guard on top but Saneuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mogh landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Saneuji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mogh is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Saneuji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mogh won't allow Saneuji to sweep him here.
Mogh trying to control but Saneuji is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saneuji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mogh defends it easily.
Mogh connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Mogh wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mogh defends well.#SUB2#
Saneuji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mogh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mogh stands up over Saneuji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mogh lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Saneuji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mogh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mogh landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Saneuji is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Amakusa Saneuji will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saneuji looks for a takedown but Mogh sprawls well.
Mogh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saneuji eats them both and turns towards Mogh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saneuji is still on wobbly legs! Can Mogh finish him?
BOOM! Mogh lands a beautiful left hook that drops Saneuji. Saneuji tries to recover but Mogh is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Saneuji lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh retains his bantamweight title!
After the fight, Worf Mogh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: HFC 46:Caceres vs Romero
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##TD#
Saneuji feints and as Devereaux raises his hands in defense, Saneuji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Devereaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saneuji throwing strikes but missing.
Devereaux looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saneuji drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Devereaux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saneuji has Devereaux in his guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Devereaux drops back looking for a leg! Saneuji is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saneuji manages to kick Devereaux off! Devereaux jumps back into Saneuji's guard.
Saneuji is trying to keep Devereaux in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saneuji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Devereaux content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Saneuji has his foot on Devereaux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Devereaux works his way back into a safe position though.
Saneuji has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Saneuji tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Devereaux trying to control but Saneuji is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Devereaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saneuji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Devereaux has managed to get both his arms back between Saneuji's legs - danger averted.
Devereaux slips nicely into half guard.
Saneuji won't allow Devereaux to pass to mount.
Devereaux is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura but Saneuji is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devereaux to get the leverage. #T2#
Devereaux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saneuji slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Devereaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Saneuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saneuji has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Devereaux is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saneuji.
Saneuji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Devereaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saneuji keeps working.
Saneuji manages to work his way to half guard, despite Devereaux's best efforts.#T3##SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Devereaux is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back.
Devereaux works his way into full mount!
Saneuji is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Devereaux has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gumburcules Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Devereaux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Devereaux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4##SUB2#
Devereaux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Devereaux looking for a guillotine from mount but Saneuji is having none of it.
Devereaux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saneuji is looking to escape.
Saneuji gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Saneuji looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Devereaux pushes past his half guard into mount!
Saneuji working to try and regain half guard.
Devereaux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrice Devereaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Devereaux instigates a clinch.
Devereaux jumps guard but Saneuji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Devereaux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saneuji is pushing down on Devereaux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Devereaux is fighting to maintain full guard but Saneuji has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saneuji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Patrice Devereaux has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saneuji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devereaux sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Saneuji trying to pass the guard but Devereaux defending well. #SUB#
Saneuji is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Devereaux to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Saneuji postures up.
Devereaux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saneuji pushing down on Devereaux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Saneuji is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Devereaux has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Saneuji is looking for a kimura here.
Devereaux trying to control but Saneuji postures up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Devereaux holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saneuji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Devereaux is refusing to be controlled, as Saneuji sits in half guard.
Devereaux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Devereaux.
Devereaux is trying to control the position but Saneuji postures up.
Saneuji being controlled here momentarily.
Devereaux is continuing to stall.#T3#
Saneuji throwing strikes from guard but Devereaux blocks nicely.
Saneuji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Devereaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Devereaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saneuji gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Devereaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Devereaux has momentary wrist control but Saneuji slips an elbow through the middle.
Devereaux is pulling down on Saneuji's head. It's preventing any offense from Saneuji, at least for the moment.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Devereaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Devereaux, not yet. #T4#
Devereaux controls Saneuji momentarily but Saneuji frees himself.
Saneuji won't allow Devereaux to sweep him here.
Saneuji sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Devereaux's guard.
Saneuji trying to pass the guard but Devereaux defending well.
Saneuji prevents Devereaux from improving his position.#SUB#
Saneuji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Devereaux sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Saneuji in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Devereaux tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Saneuji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amakusa Saneuji!

Event: HFC 41:Mogh vs Saneuji
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Saneuji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Saneuji looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mogh keeping full guard, as Saneuji tries to pass.
Saneuji postures up in Mogh's guard and throws a big left but Mogh blocks it. #SUB#
Saneuji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mogh keeping full guard, as Saneuji tries to pass.
Saneuji is looking to advance position but Mogh has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saneuji sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Saneuji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mogh pulls his head out easily.
Mogh drops an elbow to the side of Saneuji's head. #T1#
Mogh lands with a punch from half guard.
Saneuji slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mogh wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mogh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saneuji doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mogh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mogh sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Saneuji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mogh defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saneuji has his foot on Mogh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mogh works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mogh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mogh lands a couple of elbows.
Mogh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mogh landing some decent shots from guard.
Mogh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Saneuji looking for a guillotine here but Mogh defends easily.
Mogh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mogh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Mogh wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Mogh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Mogh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Saneuji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mogh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saneuji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mogh landing with the ground and pound.
Mogh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mogh defends well.#T4#
Mogh landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mogh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mogh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mogh working some strikes from top position.
Mogh lands a couple of digs.
Mogh is working Saneuji over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Saneuji is rocked!#SUB2#
Saneuji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mogh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saneuji is still in real trouble! Can Mogh finish him?
Mogh sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Worf Mogh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mogh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mogh is looking to counter punch.
Saneuji seems to have recovered his senses.
Saneuji shoots in but no luck this time.
Mogh tries to counter with a takedown but Saneuji is quick to defend against it.
Saneuji gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saneuji misses with a takedown attempt
and Mogh counters with a nice uppercut.
Worf Mogh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amakusa Saneuji.
Saneuji shoots in but Mogh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mogh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saneuji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mogh lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saneuji falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mogh dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
Worf Mogh is the new bantamweight champion!
Worf Mogh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 36:Saneuji vs Monkey
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monkey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Saneuji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Saneuji seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Saneuji is trying for a kimura here. Monkey looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saneuji wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amakusa Saneuji!
In defeat, Rikz Monkey stepped up to the mic, saying 'how?'.

Event: HFC 66: Saneuji vs Farman
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1##TD#
Saneuji manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Farman on his heels. He'll look to pass Farman's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Saneuji thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Saneuji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saneuji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saneuji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farman pulls Saneuji in close to prevent any damage.
Saneuji throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saneuji trying to control the position from guard on top but Farman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saneuji with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farman controlling Saneuji's posture.
Farman is continuing to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Farman can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Saneuji postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saneuji stands and throws Farman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Saneuji tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saneuji has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Saneuji looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saneuji goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Farman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saneuji's guard! Nice work there by Farman!
Farman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Farman tries to free his leg and advance position but Saneuji is retaining full guard.
Farman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saneuji has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farman defends well.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking for a triangle here but Farman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Saneuji tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saneuji is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Saneuji is trying to work for a sweep but Farman has mounted him!
Farman prevents Saneuji from getting the reversal.
Farman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saneuji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farman controlling the position easily from mount.
Farman prevents Saneuji from getting the reversal.
Farman controlling from mount.
Saneuji is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Saneuji is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saneuji is trying desperately to improve position.
Farman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saneuji can't escape the position. #T5#
Farman controlling his opponent.
Saneuji can't escape the position.
Saneuji regains half guard.
Saneuji is trying to control but Farman manages to pass to mount!
Saneuji regains half guard.
Saneuji is pressing down on Farman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Saneuji throws his legs up looking for a submission but Farman uses it to pass to side control.
Saneuji tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Farman prevents Saneuji from escaping the position.
Saneuji tries to improve position but can't.
Saneuji regains half guard.
Saneuji is trying to get back to full guard.
Saneuji has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Saneuji looking for a kimura from the bottom but Farman passes into side control!
Farman controlling from side mount.
Farman has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T7#
Saneuji tries to hold on but Farman postures up.
Farman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saneuji tries to reverse the position but Farman maintains control.
Farman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saneuji regains half guard.
Farman is thwarting Saneuji's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Saneuji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Farman pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for subs from the bottom but Farman mounts him!
Saneuji is looking to get to half guard.
Farman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saneuji keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T9#
Farman controlling his opponent.
Saneuji is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saneuji is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Farman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saneuji tries to lock up and control but Farman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saneuji gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zafir Farman will probably get the nod.
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#
Farman lands a jab to the nose.
Farman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Farman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saneuji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saneuji.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amakusa Saneuji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farman leaves Saneuji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Farman scores with a nice right hand.
Farman moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Saneuji is rocked!#T1#
Saneuji with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Farman counters with a nice right hand that sends Saneuji toppling to the canvas! Saneuji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Farman finish him?!
Oh Saneuji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saneuji walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Farman swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zafir Farman!
Zafir Farman is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Zafir Farman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HFC 59: Harris vs Bond
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Bashir scores with a nice strike.
Saneuji staying out of range there.
Saneuji appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saneuji throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Bashir counters with a single leg into guard. Saneuji didn't expect that.
Saneuji is looking to stand back up but Bashir counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saneuji. #REVR#
Bashir 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.
Saneuji is looking to improve his position.
Bashir lands with a punch from half guard.
Bashir prevents Saneuji from improving his position.#SUB#
Saneuji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saneuji won't allow Bashir to pass to mount.
Bashir drops an elbow to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saneuji tries to roll over but Bashir keeps him under control.
Saneuji is working hard here to advance position.
Bashir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Saneuji manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bashir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bashir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Saneuji is trying to keep Bashir in close.
Bashir must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bashir passes into half guard.
Bashir wants to control but Saneuji is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Saneuji actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Bashir trying to pass the guard but Saneuji defending well.
Saneuji wants to improve his position but Bashir is controlling well.
Bashir wants to take a breather but Saneuji is having none of it.
Saneuji is looking for a sweep. Bashir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bashir is keen to just control but Saneuji is a slippery customer.
Saneuji has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bashir is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bashir is keen to just control but Saneuji is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bashir pulls his head out easily.
Bashir working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Saneuji is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bashir is tapping! Great win for Saneuji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Amakusa Saneuji!
Amakusa Saneuji retains his bantamweight title!

Event: HFC 49: Saneuji vs Smith
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Saneuji goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Smith wants the takedown. Saneuji is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saneuji's guard against the ropes.#SUB#
Saneuji is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith cracks Saneuji with a solid left hand.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Saneuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith is in close to Saneuji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saneuji has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saneuji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Saneuji has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is working Saneuji over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saneuji's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saneuji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Saneuji's legs - danger averted.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saneuji's head.#T1#
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saneuji is keeping the position for now.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saneuji's head.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saneuji working a defensive guard but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Saneuji is defending the position. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saneuji with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Saneuji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Saneuji is rocked!
Saneuji has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Saneuji is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saneuji trying to control here.
Saneuji seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saneuji with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Smith. #SUB#
Saneuji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is trying to control. Saneuji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saneuji gets back to full guard.
Smith stands up over Saneuji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3##SUB#
Saneuji looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saneuji's head.#SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saneuji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Saneuji's legs - danger averted.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saneuji is keeping the position for now.
Smith stands up over Saneuji, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saneuji is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saneuji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Amakusa Saneuji!
Amakusa Saneuji retains his bantamweight title!

Event: HFC 40: Jiminez vs Saneuji
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Saneuji fails with a takedown attempt.
Jiminez shoots for a takedown but Saneuji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Jiminez gets a double leg takedown into Saneuji's guard.#SUB2#
Jiminez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saneuji has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jiminez chips away with some ground and pound.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving. #SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiminez defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saneuji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiminez trying to control but Saneuji is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Saneuji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Jiminez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saneuji has momentary wrist control but Jiminez slips an elbow through the middle.
Jiminez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Saneuji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiminez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jiminez is in close to Saneuji's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiminez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saneuji keeping moving, preventing Jiminez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jiminez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Saneuji bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiminez's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saneuji wants to control from the top but Jiminez keeps moving.
Jiminez wants to stand up but Saneuji is controlling him. #SUB2#
Saneuji drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jiminez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jiminez lands a couple of digs.
Jiminez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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!#SUB2#
Jiminez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jiminez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saneuji on the ground.
Jiminez lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Jiminez connects with a couple of short punches.
Saneuji is trying to keep Jiminez in close.
Jiminez wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving.
Jiminez distracts Saneuji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#Saneuji is rocked!#SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiminez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Saneuji has his foot on Jiminez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jiminez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jiminez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jiminez is in close to Saneuji's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saneuji is still in real trouble! Can Jiminez finish him?#SUB2#
Saneuji isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jiminez stacks Saneuji on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jiminez!
Saneuji seems to have recovered his senses.
Saneuji takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Saneuji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jiminez off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Saneuji looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Jiminez is controlling Saneuji 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Saneuji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jiminez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jiminez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jiminez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jiminez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jiminez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jiminez works over Saneuji with some ground and pound from guard.
Jiminez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jiminez scoring with some ground and pound.
Jiminez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jiminez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saneuji's head.
Saneuji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5##SUB2#
Saneuji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiminez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Saneuji is tightening it up a little... Jiminez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jiminez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jiminez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Saneuji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Amakusa Saneuji!
Amakusa Saneuji is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: HFC 34: Justice vs Smith 2
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Chanabut scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Saneuji throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chanabut tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saneuji is in Chanabut's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Saneuji decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chanabut, up you get!
A combination from Chanabut does no damage.
Chanabut throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chanabut displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Saneuji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Saneuji is trying for a kimura here. Chanabut looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saneuji wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amakusa Saneuji!

Event: KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saneuji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawthorne lands a head shot.
No luck for Saneuji with that takedown attempt.
Saneuji seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawthorne cracks Saneuji with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Saneuji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Saneuji stops Hawthorne from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Saneuji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawthorne sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawthorne tries to kick Saneuji off but Saneuji keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saneuji connects with a nice short shot to Hawthorne's temple.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Saneuji maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hawthorne could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Saneuji has cracked it and Hawthorne is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Saneuji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amakusa Saneuji!

Event: KOP CAPS
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Philips misses with an uppercut.
Philips connects with the punch.
Philips cracks Saneuji with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saneuji on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Philips connects with a nice looking jab.
Saneuji dives in for a single leg takedown but Philips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saneuji 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.
Philips misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Philips.#TD#
Saneuji tightens his grip and picks Philips up, before dumping him to the ground. Philips manages to land in guard.
Saneuji preventing the sweep.
Saneuji wants to stand but Philips has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Saneuji drops back looking for a leg! Philips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Philips manages to kick Saneuji off! Saneuji jumps back into Philips's guard.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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!
Saneuji wants to stand but Philips has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB2#
Philips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saneuji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Philips keeping full guard, as Saneuji tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saneuji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Philips is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips keeping moving, preventing Saneuji from controlling successfully.
Philips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Philips tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saneuji lands a couple of digs.
Saneuji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Philips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saneuji trying to control the position from guard on top but Philips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saneuji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Saneuji drops back looking for a leg! Philips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Philips manages to kick Saneuji off! Saneuji jumps back into Philips's guard. #SUB#
Saneuji is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saneuji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saneuji throws a big elbow that misses.
Saneuji postures up and lands a big shot to Philips's brow.
Saneuji trying to control but Philips is working from the bottom.
Philips keeping full guard, as Saneuji tries to pass. #T3#
Philips controlling Saneuji's posture.
Philips keeping moving, preventing Saneuji from controlling successfully.
Philips controls Saneuji momentarily but Saneuji frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Philips just misses with a punch to the body.
Saneuji looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Philips is fending him off so far but Saneuji persists. Nope, Philips circles away and we're back to standing.
Philips scores with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Philips there.#TD#
Saneuji dives in and scores a takedown into Philips's guard.
Saneuji trying to control but Philips is working from the bottom. #T4#
Saneuji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Philips is proving hard to escape from.
Saneuji in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Saneuji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saneuji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Philips looking for a sweep. Not yet Philips, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Philips keeping moving, preventing Saneuji from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Philips will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Saneuji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Philips.
Philips throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Saneuji counters with a nice double leg into side control. Philips won't be happy with that.
Philips is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Saneuji tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Saneuji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Philips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Saneuji tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saneuji gets to mount! Philips was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1##SUB#
Saneuji is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Philips can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Philips is trying desperately to improve position.
Saneuji with good strikes from the mount here!
Saneuji looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Saneuji is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Philips can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Saneuji landing strikes from the mount and Philips is in trouble! #T2##SUB#
Saneuji has control of Philips's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Philips regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Amakusa Saneuji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saneuji trying to control but Philips is having none of it. #SUB#
Saneuji looking to secure an arm triangle but Philips defends it well.
Philips can't escape the position.
Saneuji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Philips can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Philips defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saneuji.
Saneuji is landing with some decent strikes but Philips is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T3#
Philips is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Saneuji swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Philips is now in Saneuji's guard. A big mistake from Saneuji there, giving up the dominant position!
Philips wants to control from the top but Saneuji keeps moving. #SUB#
Saneuji is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Philips has his hands clasped together but Saneuji extends and breaks Philips's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Saneuji.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amakusa Saneuji!

Event: KOP BAW!
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Winters throws a hook but Saneuji avoids it easily.
Saneuji seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saneuji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saneuji moves forwards but Winters connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winters throws the left hand but Saneuji avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Winters.
Winters stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been hearing reports that Saneuji has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Saneuji scores with a takedown into Winters's guard.
Winters keeping moving, preventing Saneuji from controlling successfully.
Winters pulls Saneuji in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Saneuji thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saneuji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saneuji trying to control but Winters is working from the bottom.
Saneuji passes Winters's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Saneuji is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winters has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saneuji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Saneuji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saneuji.
Winters is looking to improve his position.
Saneuji is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Saneuji is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Winters! #SUB#
Winters has left one of his arms exposed and Saneuji doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Winters screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amakusa Saneuji!

Event: KOP CLASH
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Saneuji feints and as Bonifacio raises his hands in defense, Saneuji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saneuji postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saneuji stops Bonifacio from standing up.
Saneuji landing some decent shots from guard.
Saneuji is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bonifacio wants to get back to his feet but Saneuji is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saneuji tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonifacio is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Saneuji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saneuji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saneuji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saneuji landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saneuji postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bonifacio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saneuji, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Saneuji has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonifacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Bonifacio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saneuji's guard.#SUB2#
Saneuji is looking for a triangle but Bonifacio pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Bonifacio wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Saneuji's closed guard. He's half up but Saneuji has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Saneuji pivots and extends the arm, Bonifacio falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Saneuji! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amakusa Saneuji!

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