Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BonZia!!!
Date: May 14, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kakuto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Geri tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakuto is in Geri's guard.
Kakuto passes Geri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kakuto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Geri!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Geri wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Kakuto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kakuto tries to control but Geri wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Geri really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T1#
Geri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geri is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Geri is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kakuto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kakuto moves to back control.
Geri wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kakuto working for a choke but Geri is defending well. #T3#
Kakuto keeps control of the position easily here as Geri tries to buck him off.
Geri prevents Kakuto from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kakuto is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Geri with him. Geri is trying to defend but Kakuto has an arm under the chin now! Geri grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Konichiwa!!!
Date: May 03, 2024

#R1#
Geri lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zuki backs up against the ropes. #CUT2#It looks like Oki Zuki has been cut.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuki throws a push kick but Geri slaps the foot to one side.
Geri thinks about the counter body kick.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuki as he jumps to the side.
Zuki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zuki throws a head kick but Geri moves out of range.
A jab from Zuki finds it's way through Geri's defenses.
Zuki throws a series of strikes that have Geri backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Mawashi Geri has been cut.
Geri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zuki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geri somewhat.#T1#
Zuki looks to throw the jab but Geri is out of range.
Zuki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGeri.
Zuki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geri shoots in but Zuki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Zuki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oki Zuki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawashi Geri.
Geri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zuki avoids it really well and circles away.
Geri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zuki defends it nicely.#T2#
Geri connects with a high kick.
A punch combination from Zuki misses.
Geri throws a sloppy head kick and Zuki moves out of range easily.
It looked like Zuki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Zuki has knocked Geri down with a huge combo! Zuki steps away and waves a wobbly Geri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geri darts in looking for a takedown but Zuki gets double underhooks and turns Geri into the ropes.
Oki Zuki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuki cracks Geri on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Geri falls backwards against the ropes. Zuki follows up with more strikes that drop Geri to his knees. Zuki keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Geri! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
After the big win, Oki Zuki made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAT#III
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Zuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geri on the side of the head.
A head kick by Geri misses
and Zuki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuki blocks a head kick by Geri.
Geri throws a head kick but Zuki moves out of range.
Zuki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geri.
Geri dives in for a single leg takedown but Zuki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#BC2#
Zuki manages to break the clinch.
Geri misses with a takedown
and Zuki counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Geri! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Zuki !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oki Zuki !
Oki Zuki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Chunks dives in for a single leg takedown but Geri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Chunks misses with some punches.
Chunks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Geri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chunks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chunks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #TD#
Chunks has hold of one of Geri's legs. Geri is fighting the takedown attempt but Chunks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Geri is looking to stand back up but Chunks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Geri. #REVB#
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.#SUB#
Geri is defending against the submission attempts here by Chunks.
Chunks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Chunks seems to be working for a kimura but Geri defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Chunks thows a huge punch but Geri dodges it nicely.
Geri is trying to stand.
Geri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chunks.
Chunks lands with a punch from half guard.
Chunks 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.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Chunks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Geri wants to get back to his feet.
Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geri keeps working.
Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks. #ES2#
Geri manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
It seemed like Geri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Geri counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chunks is defended easily by Geri.
Geri throws a counter combo.
Geri stuffs the takedown attempt from Chunks. Chunks gets slowly back to his feet.
Geri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3##CL#
Chunks clinches with his opponent.
Geri is looking for a takedown.
Chunks tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Chunks is trying to trip Geri. He has hold of a leg but Geri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chunks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Chunks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Geri wants to stand and escape but Chunks is having none of it.
Geri keeping moving, preventing Chunks from controlling successfully.
Chunks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Geri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Geri manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Chunks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Geri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch.
Chunks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Geri. Geri obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chunks shoots and misses
and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Geri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chunks's head.#CL#
Chunks rushes Geri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chunks is working for takedown but Geri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chunks is looking to control Geri's arms but Geri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chunks has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch. #TD#
Chunks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chunks is breathing heavily.
Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks. #T5#
Geri pushes Chunks off but Chunks dives into side control. #ES2#
Geri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Geri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chunks circles away.
Chunks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Chunks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Geri was covering up waiting for the punch and Chunks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Geri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Geri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chunks is controlling him.
Geri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T6#
Chunks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chunks stops Geri from standing up.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Geri wants to stand but Chunks is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Geri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chunks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geri somewhat.
Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks darts in looking for a takedown but Geri gets double underhooks and turns Chunks into the ropes.
Geri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T7#
Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Geri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chunks is defending well.
Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Geri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Geri prevents the takedown attempt.
Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Geri is defending well.
Geri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chunks. #BC2#
Geri breaks from the clinch. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Geri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
Chunks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Geri did well to prevent Chunks getting side control.#ES2#
Geri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Chunks scores with a takedown into Geri's guard.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T9#
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chunks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Geri is looking to stand up but Chunks isn't so interested in that idea.
Geri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mawashi Geri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chunks tries for a takedown but Geri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chunks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Geri.
Geri shoots in looking for a takedown. Chunks tries to sprawl out of it but Geri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chunks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat.
Geri throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geri fails to land with a series of punches.
Mawashi Geri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chunks shoots in but Geri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geri connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Chunks has been cut.
Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out.
Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chunks shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Chunks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Geri advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chunks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Geri lands an elbow.
Chunks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Geri easily slips into full mount!
Geri controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Geri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chunks is looking to escape.
Chunks is trying to reverse the position but instead Geri has taken his back - oops!
Geri gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Geri is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chunks is defending well though. Geri let's go of the attempt for now.
Geri controlling well, preventing Chunks from escaping the position. #T4#
Chunks breaks Geri's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Geri is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Chunks stops a takedown attempt from Geri.
Chunks wants to take the fight to the mat but Geri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chunks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Geri after a bit of a struggle.
Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Geri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chunks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geri counters with a leg kick. #T5#
Geri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Geri fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Geri as Chunks shoots in.
Geri is looking for the big counter here.
Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily.
Geri lands a nice shot to the body.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown but Geri shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Geri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geri controls the position.#SUB2#
Geri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chunks, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Geri is trying to get an arm triangle but Chunks is defending well. #T6#
Chunks struggling a bit here.
Chunks manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Geri lands a nice short elbow.#T7#
Geri is keen to just control but Chunks is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Chunks actively working from the bottom here.
Chunks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chunks looking for a sweep. Not yet Chunks, not yet.
Chunks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Geri's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Chunks clinches up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up.
Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chunks wants a takedown. #TD#
Chunks gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T9##ES2#
Geri has one foot on Chunks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily.
Geri throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Chunks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Geri's guard.

Geri has his feet on Chunks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Geri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chunks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chunks fails with a takedown attempt.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geri but Geri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawashi Geri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Chunks's cut.
That's time! 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#
Chunks fails with the takedown
and Geri counters with a left and a right that stings Chunks.
Chunks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Geri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chunks thinking.
Chunks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geri tries to avoid it but Chunks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geri to the ground. Geri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chunks has his takedown stuffed
and Geri counters with a nice body shot.
Chunks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Geri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mawashi Geri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Geri drives through with a takedown into Chunks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mawashi Geri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geri sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Chunks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geri with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Chunks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.
Chunks keeping full guard, as Geri tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Geri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Geri being controlled here momentarily.
Geri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted.
Chunks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geri looks for a takedown but Chunks sprawls well.#TD#
Chunks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chunks prevents Geri from standing back up. #SUB#
Chunks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Chunks connects with a nice short shot to Geri's temple. #T5#
Geri tries to kick Chunks off but Chunks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chunks is looking to stall here but Geri recovers full guard.
Chunks trying to control but Geri is working from the bottom.
Chunks looking to pass the guard.
Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chunks postures up in Geri's guard and throws a big left but Geri blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chunks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Geri with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chunks or perhaps it was just good defense by Geri, which made it look bad.
Chunks fails with the takedown.#TD#
Geri tries to sprawl but Chunks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him #T7##SUB#
Chunks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Geri is trying to stand.
Geri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Chunks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Geri is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Chunks!
Bobby Chunks 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: BE 4: Alyoshin vs Smithers
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Geri lands with a nice body kick.
Geri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Geri throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Geri cracks Pierre with an open hand slap.
Mawashi Geri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geri.
Despite the aggression on Geri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geri scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Geri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pierre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Geri dives in for a single leg takedown but Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Pierre looks to land a left hand but Geri moved out of range nicely.
Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Geri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre .
Pierre avoids the body shot from Geri.
Pierre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pierre stuffs the takedown.
Jacques Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawashi Geri.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Geri.
A head kick from Geri lands but Pierre takes it in his stride. #T2#
Geri misses with a takedown
and Pierre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pierre avoids it really well and circles away.
Geri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pierre .#CUT2#Jacques Pierre 's cut is getting worse.#T3##TD2#
Geri drives through with a takedown into Pierre 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pierre is wriggling around but Geri manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Pierre tries to roll over but Geri keeps him under control.
Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Geri sits in half guard.
Pierre is trying to control but can't.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Geri is controlling well.
Geri blocks the strikes from Pierre . #T4#
Pierre is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Geri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Geri takes Pierre 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pierre is in trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Geri controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Geri has his arm under Pierre 's chin here. Game over son! Geri squeezes tightly and Pierre is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mawashi Geri!
Mawashi Geri managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, into his post fight interview.

Event: BE 3: Bronson vs Alyoshin
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Mazepin looks for a takedown but Geri sprawls well.
Mazepin shoots in looking for a takedown but Geri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mazepin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mazepin dives in for a single leg takedown but Geri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Geri is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Mazepin can't fight it off and eventually Geri manages to take the fight to the floor. Mazepin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Geri with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Geri is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Mazepin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Geri has passed into half guard! #T1#
Geri controlling the pace.
Mazepin taking some punishment here, with Geri in his half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Geri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Geri tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mazepin. #SUB#
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mazepin wants to improve his position but Geri is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Geri in particular looking to stall.#SU2#
Geri escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mazepin dodges the punch combination from Geri.
Mazepin fails with the takedown.#T3#
Good leg kick by Geri.
Geri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geri misses with the body kick#TD#
and Mazepin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mazepin.
Mazepin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Mazepin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Geri manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Geri has picked Mazepin up - he's going for a ride! Geri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geri is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back.
Geri controlling the action here.
Mazepin punching from the bottom.
Geri works his way into full mount!
Geri controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Mazepin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Geri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Geri scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mazepin tries to lock up and control but Geri gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mazepin is looking to improve his position but Geri isn't that keen on the idea.
Geri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Geri has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mazepin's face.
Geri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Geri tries to control but Mazepin wriggling away. #SUB2#
Geri has control of Mazepin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mazepin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Geri looking to control but Mazepin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Geri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT2#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Geri lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mazepin hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazepin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is getting worse.
Geri landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2#Mazepin is rocked!#CUT2#Fedor Mazepin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mawashi Geri!
Mawashi Geri very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Fedor Mazepin was interviewed post fight and said 'until next time'.

Event: BE 2: Bronson vs Smithers
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Stankovic takes a swing at Geri's ribcage but misses.
Stankovic scores with a jab.
We've been told by Stankovic's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Geri dodges the punch combination from Stankovic.
Geri drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Geri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankovic throws a good cross that connects.
Stankovic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Geri is able to avoid easily.
Geri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Stankovic lands a jab.
Geri shoots in looking for a takedown but Stankovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Stankovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Geri.
Geri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Geri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Geri.
Djordje Stankovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stankovic throws a series of punches but Geri avoids them all with ease.
Stankovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geri connects with a high kick.
Good leg kick by Geri.
Nice shot lands for Stankovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stankovic's sensitive parts. #T2#
Geri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stankovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Geri blocks a head kick by Stankovic.
Stankovic looks to land a combination but Geri avoids it well.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stankovic lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot lands for Geri.
Geri looks for a takedown but Stankovic sprawls well.
Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stankovic as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Stankovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Djordje Stankovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mawashi Geri.
Geri throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stankovic.#ROC2#Stankovic is rocked!#T3#
Stankovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Geri.
Stankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Geri scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Geri. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Stankovic has knocked Geri down with a huge combo! Stankovic steps away and waves a wobbly Geri back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Stankovic sends Geri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stankovic is motioning to the referee to let Geri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Geri is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankovic cracks Geri with a hook to the temple - Geri is on wobbly legs here! Stankovic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Geri falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Stankovic wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Djordje Stankovic!
After the fight, Djordje Stankovic was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Geri slips the punch.
Geri throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Geri down.
Geri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geri has a takedown stuffed.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geri checks the leg kick.
Geri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire with a hook.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Geri's body. Geri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Geri 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.
Geri sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU#
Geri stands and steps away. McGuire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Geri goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mawashi Geri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Vincent McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire throws a body punch but Geri moves out of range.
As McGuire looks to move away, Geri throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
Geri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Geri gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
McGuire is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Geri has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! McGuire is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mawashi Geri!
Mawashi Geri really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Vincent McGuire spoke after the fight, saying 'Gi'mmie my Money! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Geri.
John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid body kick from John .
A head kick misses from John .
John throws a body punch but Geri moves out of range.
Geri misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Geri. Those never looked like landing.
Jihadi John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
John dodges the punch combination from Geri.
Geri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and John has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
John lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt John .
John jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
John lands the left hand.
Geri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Geri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John looks to throw the jab but Geri is out of range.
John throws a head kick but Geri moves out of range.
John 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.
John works the jab nicely.
John misses the jab.
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Geri throws a sloppy head kick and John moves out of range easily.
John throws the kick towards the body but Geri avoids it.
Geri seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Geri counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops John ! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Geri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawashi Geri!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mawashi Geri made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Jihadi John had this to say: ' Al Akhbar '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ding Dong is defended easily by Geri.
Geri is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ding Ding Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ding Dong throws a right hand that Geri ducks under and follows up with a left that Geri also avoids with ease.
Ding Dong looks for a takedown but Geri sprawls well.
Geri lands with a kick to the temple. Ding Dong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Ding Ding Dong has been cut.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Ding Dong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Geri's half guard.#ES2#
Geri kicks off Ding Dong and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ding Dong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ding Dong blocks a head kick by Geri. #T1##KD2#
Geri lands a big head kick that sends Ding Dong tumbling to the mat! Geri takes a step backwards and waves Ding Dong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Geri leaves Ding Dong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ding Ding Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ding Dong.
Ding Dong gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mawashi Geri!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mawashi Geri made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Ding Ding Dong was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: APEX 7
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Good leg kick by Geri.
Patryk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geri throws out the jab.
Geri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Patryk throws a head kick that misses
and Geri counters with a three punch combo that has Patryk backing up. Patryk nods at Geri to acknowledge the strikes.
Geri throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Patryk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patryk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Geri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Geri. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patryk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geri's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Geri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Geri misses.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt - Geri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Geri looks to land a combination but Patryk avoids it well.
Geri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patryk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patryk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geri pinned against the cage. Geri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patryk connects with a single shot there.
Patryk tries to clinch but Geri moves out of range.
Geri throws a big counter combination but Patryk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Geri stuffs the takedown attempt from Patryk. Patryk gets slowly back to his feet.
Mawashi Geri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Patryk.
Patryk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geri is looking for a counter combo.
Patryk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Geri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patryk shoots in but no luck this time.
Geri throwing a counter right hand but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Geri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mawashi Geri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Geri.
Patryk is looking for the big counter here.
Patryk throws a nice looking combination but Geri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patryk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patryk misses with a two punch combination.
Geri throwing a counter right hand but Patryk manages to avoid it.
Geri is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Patryk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Geri.
Patryk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Geri scores with a head kick. Patryk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.#T3#
Patryk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Patryk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geri was well out of range. Poor timing from Patryk.
Geri throws a big counter combination but Patryk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Geri throws a head kick that Patryk semi-blocks.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geri misses with a double jab.
Patryk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geri.
Geri throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Patryk moves into the clinch.
Geri is trying to break free.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Geri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patryk.
It looked like Geri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geri throws a sloppy head kick and Patryk moves out of range easily.
Geri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patryk. That did some damage!#T4#
Geri looks to land a right hand but Patryk moved out of range.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but Geri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Geri throws a head kick but Patryk moves out of range.
Patryk misses with a takedown attempt
and Geri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geri throws a front kick that sends Patryk stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Patryk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geri throws a head kick that half lands.
Patryk tries to land a leg kick but Geri saw it coming and moves away.
Lukasz Patryk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patryk avoids a kick to the body.
Patryk tries to clinch up but Geri circles away and keeps his distance.
Geri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Geri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawashi Geri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Geri keeps the fight on the outside.
Geri throws a head kick that misses.
Geri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patryk can do to turn this around?
Geri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patryk thows a leg kick but Geri checks it
and Geri counters with a straight that turns Patryk's legs to rubber! Geri pushes forward with more strikes and Patryk goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawashi Geri!
Mawashi Geri took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'I will never give up! '.

Event: APEX 3
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Geri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Geri punishes Tama's body with a nice straight punch.
Tama shoots in looking for a takedown. Geri tries to sprawl out of it but Tama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tama dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Tama's head and hops out.#TD#
Tama feints and as Geri raises his hands in defense, Tama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tama is standing up over Geri. Geri looks to escape but Tama dives into side control.
Tama is looking to take a break and control but Geri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tama has an Americana. Geri didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nikora Tama!

Event: SMFL 22 - Duran vs. Kardi
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Geri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Geri scores with a head kick.
Guts lets loose with a powerful body kick. Geri will feel that in the morning.
Guts shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Geri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Geri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geri circles away.
Geri scores with a head kick. Guts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Geri.
Geri backing away here, and Guts unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geri tries to move into range but Guts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guts looks to throw the jab but Geri is out of range. #T1##TD2#
Guts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Geri's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guts lands strikes from half guard.
Geri is trying to stand up here but Guts is controlling him well.
Geri is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guts stops Geri from getting back to his feet.
Guts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Geri has hold of Guts's hands but Guts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Geri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Geri tries to get out of the position.
Guts scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Guts has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Geri defend it? Guts steps over the head and cranks it - Geri is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Guts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miura Guts!

Event: SMFL 19 - Hunt vs. O Brien 2
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Anstey scores with a nice head shot.
Geri throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Geri circles away.
Geri lands a head kick!
Anstey misses with a hook.
Geri misses with a body kick.
Anstey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Anstey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anstey misses with a hook.
Geri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Geri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri scores with a spinning back kick!
Geri tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Geri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geri looks to land a body kick but Anstey moved away.#T1#
Geri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anstey misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Geri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Geri.
A head kick by Geri misses
and Anstey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey looks to land a right hand but Geri moved out of range.
Geri throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Geri!
Geri throws a head kick that misses.
Geri connects with a high kick.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2##CL#
Anstey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Geri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Geri misses.
Anstey misses with a body shot.
Geri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey stuns Geri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Geri misses
and Anstey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Geri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anstey to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Geri scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Geri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey fails with the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Geri throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Geri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anstey circles away quickly and effectively.
Geri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anstey moves away.#T4#
Geri throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anstey tries to clinch but Geri is having none of it.
A big left from Anstey misses.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Geri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geri misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawashi Geri 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#
A big left from Anstey misses.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Anstey is controlling him
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anstey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Geri is trying to stand.
Anstey is controlling the pace.
Anstey'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.
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anstey.
Geri is trying to stand up here but Anstey is controlling him well.
Geri is not content to let Anstey control the position.
Geri pushes Anstey off looking to stand but Anstey dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Geri moves away from the strike by Anstey.
Geri feints a counter leg kick.
Geri throws a chopping leg kick but Anstey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Geri.
Anstey scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Geri ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Geri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Geri.
Geri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey missing with a left hand there. Geri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geri moves out of range as Anstey throws a body kick.
As Anstey backs off Geri throws a huge counter combo but Anstey manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Anstey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Geri, pushing him back against the cage.
Geri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Geri tries to break free but Anstey pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Geri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Anstey throws a series of punches but Geri moves out of range. #CL#
Anstey moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Geri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Anstey misses its intended target.
Geri slips a straight right by Anstey.
Geri throws a head kick that Anstey semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Geri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geri keeps Anstey at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey 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#
Geri misses with a head kick.
Mawashi Geri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geri scores with a one two! Anstey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anstey loads up on a big right hand but Geri slips the punch.
Anstey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Geri counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri misses with the combination.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Geri throws a head kick that Anstey semi-blocks.
Geri throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Geri.#CL#
Anstey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Geri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Geri is trying to force a seperation but Anstey has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Geri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anstey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geri's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Anstey.
Despite the aggression on Geri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geri throws a head kick that misses.
Geri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anstey misses with an uppercut. Geri saw that one coming.
Anstey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Anstey takes a swing at Geri's ribcage but misses.
Anstey blocks a head kick by Geri.
A solid body kick from Geri.
Anstey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geri on the side of the head. #T3#
Geri scores with a head kick. Anstey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Anstey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Geri is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Geri manages to break the clinch.
Geri throws a head kick that misses
enabling Anstey to counter with a crisp jab.
Anstey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Geri misses with a head kick.
Geri misses with a head kick.
As Geri looks to move away, Anstey throws a big counter combo but Geri just gets out of the way.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Geri's shoulder, as Geri tries to avoid the shot.
Geri is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Geri napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Anstey landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geri is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anstey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Anstey working the ground and pound from side control.
Anstey trying to control the action but Geri is working from the bottom.
Anstey prevents Geri from escaping the position.
Geri bucks up and tries to throw Anstey off but instead Anstey has got his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mawashi Geri.
I think Geri 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mawashi Geri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mawashi Geri waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMFL 16 - Chai vs. Peters
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##CL#
Patryk instigates a clinch.
Patryk is trying to pull guard but Geri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Patryk is trying to push Geri away but Geri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Patryk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Geri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Geri blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Geri breaks from the clinch.
Geri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. 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.#CL#
Patryk closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Geri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geri lands a head kick! #T1#
Patryk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Geri avoids it really well and circles away.
Patryk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Patryk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Geri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patryk feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Patryk scores with a takedown into Geri's guard.

Geri has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Patryk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2##BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Geri 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Patryk shoots in and bounces Geri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Geri is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Patryk misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Geri breaks from the clinch.
Patryk goes for a double leg but Geri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geri continues to drive forward.
Patryk moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGeri.#T3#
Geri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patryk.
Patryk is trying to drag Geri to the mat but Geri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Geri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geri looks to land a right hand but Patryk moved out of range.
Geri keeps the fight on the outside.
Geri keeps the fight on the outside.
Patryk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Patryk misses.
Patryk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Geri counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2#Lukasz Patryk's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Geri misses with a hook to the body
and Patryk counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Geri.
Mawashi Geri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patryk tries to close the distance and clinch but Geri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patryk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geri tries to avoid it but Patryk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geri to the ground. Geri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patryk is looking to clinch but Geri is avoiding it.
Patryk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geri stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Patryk with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mawashi Geri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Geri misses with a series of wild punches.
Patryk moves to clinch but Geri breaks away
and Geri counters with a series of strikes. Patryk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Geri throws a right and a left that Patryk avoids nicely.
Geri checks a low kick from Patryk.
Patryk tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk misses with a takedown
and Geri counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patryk misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Geri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patryk's hands.#ROC2#Patryk is rocked!
Geri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patryk drops his hands momentarily and Geri needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Patryk just on the top of the head. Patryk drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Patryk - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mawashi Geri!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mawashi Geri waved his t-shirt featuring Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥'s logo in front of the cameras.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up! '.

Event: SMFL 11 - Sadewa vs. Hunt II
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Leonov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Geri.
It looked like Geri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonov Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Leonov Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.

Geri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Leonov Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Geri manages to break the clinch.
Geri throws a series of punches but Leonov Jr avoids them all with ease.
Leonov Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Geri lands a big head kick that sends Leonov Jr tumbling to the mat! Geri takes a step backwards and waves Leonov Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leonov Jr swings for the body but Geri moves out of range.
Geri scores with a nice body kick.
Geri misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Leonov Jr fails to land the takedown.
Geri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Geri avoids the body shot from Leonov Jr.
Leonov Jr tests Geri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov Jr shoots in and drives through. Geri sprawls well.
Leonov Jr misses with a takedown
and Geri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mawashi Geri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Leonov Jr.
Geri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geri takes a swing at Leonov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Geri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leonov Jr.
Geri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Geri misses.
Geri slips a jab and a cross from Leonov Jr.
Geri connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonov Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geri thinks about countering with a head kick.
Leonov Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Geri's hands.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Geri lands a big head kick that sends Leonov Jr tumbling to the mat! Geri takes a step backwards and waves Leonov Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Vadim Leonov Jr has been cut.
Leonov Jr misses with a straight right.
Geri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov Jr throws out the jab.
Geri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Geri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Leonov Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Geri is trying to defend but Leonov Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leonov Jr wants to stand but Geri has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Geri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Geri tries to get out of the position.
Geri pushes Leonov Jr off looking to stand but Leonov Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Leonov Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU2#
Leonov Jr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Geri throws a head kick but Leonov Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Geri slips under a jab from Leonov Jr.
A jab from Leonov Jr misses.
Leonov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov Jr throws a hook to the side of Geri's head but Geri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Geri slips under a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Geri enables Leonov Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Geri manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Leonov Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Leonov Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leonov Jr throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Geri counters with a head kick that drops Leonov Jr to the mat! Leonov Jr scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nice uppercut there from Leonov Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov Jr looks to land a right hand but Geri moved out of range.
Geri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov Jr.#T4#
Leonov Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Geri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leonov Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geri throws a series of punches but Leonov Jr moves out of range.
Leonov Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leonov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Geri moves away and avoids it.
Geri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leonov Jr.
Danga de danga de dang - Geri scores with a four punch combination!
Geri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Geri circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Leonov Jr drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Geri follows Leonov Jr to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawashi Geri!
Vadim Leonov Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'He s good. He s really good.'.

Event: SMFL 9 - Chai vs. Thuta
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Balduino throws a jab when Geri was well out of range.
Geri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Geri lands with a slapping head kick.
Geri looks to land a right hand but Balduino moved out of range.
Balduino scores with a sloppy right hand. Geri should have avoided that one.
Balduino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Geri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balduino.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balduino misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balduino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Geri.
A head kick misses from Balduino.
A punch combination from Geri misses. #T1#
A jab lands there for Balduino.
Balduino misses with a body kick.
Balduino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Geri.
Geri unleashes a big counter combination but Balduino bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balduino misses with a straight left.
Balduino misses with an uppercut.
Geri throws a head kick but Balduino moves out of range.
Geri looks to score with a jab to the body but Balduino is just out of range.
Geri throws a nice head kick!
Balduino throws a jab but it's blocked by Geri.
As Balduino backs off Geri throws a huge counter combo but Balduino manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Geri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patricio Balduino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balduino lands a head shot.
Balduino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Balduino misses with a head kick.
Geri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Geri.
Balduino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Balduino misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Geri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balduino throws a head kick that misses.
Geri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big right from Balduino misses.
Balduino tries to bum rush Geri with a series of wild strikes but Geri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balduino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Geri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Geri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balduino lands a really nice looking cross but Geri seems unphased.
Balduino clobbers Geri with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Geri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balduino looks to land a right hand but Geri moved out of range.
Balduino jabs Geri right on the nose. Geri blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Balduino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balduino throws the kick towards the body but Geri avoids it.
Geri throws a counter combo.
Balduino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geri counters with a one-two to the body.
Geri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balduino lands a jab.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Balduino misses the target.
Balduino swings widly with a right hand
and Geri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balduino's knee momentarily.
Balduino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balduino takes a kick to the side of the head.#KD#
Balduino sends Geri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Balduino is motioning to the referee to let Geri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Geri is rocked!
Geri walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Balduino swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Patricio Balduino!
A very excited looking Patricio Balduino 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: Battleground
Date: Jan 12, 2023

#R1#
Lykmekov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geri defends well and Lykmekov ends up having to push Geri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lykmekov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geri circles away.
Lykmekov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lykmekov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lykmekov throws a leg kick
and Geri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geri. Lykmekov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lykmekov misses with a combination
and Geri counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Lykmekov is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mawashi Geri!

Event: Yoi Otoshi O !!22-23!!
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Rollo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geri defends well and Rollo ends up having to push Geri into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollo jumps guard but Geri stands there with Rollo around his waist. Rollo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollo has Geri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Geri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Rollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rollo 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.#BC2#
Geri breaks the clinch.
Rollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Geri tries to sprawl out of it but Rollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollo shoots in looking for a takedown. Geri tries to sprawl out of it but Rollo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rollo gets a double leg takedown into Geri's guard.
Geri keeping full guard, as Rollo tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Geri can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Rollo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Rollo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rollo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rollo wants to control from the top but Geri keeps moving.
Geri wants to stand but Rollo is controlling the position. #ES2#
Geri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rollo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Geri wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollo won't allow it.
Rollo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Geri just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Rollo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rollo manages to end up in side control.
Geri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2#
Geri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rollo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geri keeps working.
Geri is trying to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Rollo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rollo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rollo trying to control the position but Geri is working away. #T3##SUB#
Geri tries to escape back to his feet but Rollo has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Geri's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Geri is tapping! Rollo saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maurice Rollo!
In his post fight interview, Maurice Rollo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: 2022 Yakubarai
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Jahosafat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jahosafat. #CL2#
Geri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jahosafat is trying to stall.
Jahosafat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Geri smiles and moves away.
Jahosafat fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahosafat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumpin Jahosafat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geri misses with a takedown attempt - Jahosafat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jahosafat leaves Geri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Geri has managed to clinch.
Geri is working for takedown but Jahosafat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jahosafat can't break the clinch.
Jahosafat trying to control the position but instead, Geri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jahosafat into the cage.#TD2#
Geri pulls guard successfully.
Jahosafat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Jahosafat avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Geri looking for a guillotine here but Jahosafat defends easily. #T2#
Geri seems keen to control Jahosafat's posture.
Jahosafat wants to control from the top but Geri keeps moving.
Jahosafat is fighting to break Geri's control of his arms but Geri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Geri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Geri content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Jahosafat working a defensive guard but Geri manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB2#
Geri is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jahosafat is trying to escape and Geri transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jahosafat is forced to tap! Nice work there by Geri! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mawashi Geri!

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022

200 cm
19 yrs
280 lbs

Geri

Empi

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mawashi Geri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Empi moves into the clinch.
Geri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Empi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Geri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Empi wants to take the fight to the mat but Geri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Geri successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Geri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Empi defends well.
Geri keeping moving, preventing Empi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri is trying to keep Empi in close.
Empi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Geri's guard. #T1#
Empi trying to control the action but Geri is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Geri looking for submissions off his back.
Empi trying to control from half guard but Geri is working away.
Empi moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Geri (0) vs (3) Empi
Geri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (2) vs (3) Empi#T2#
Well, if Geri 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.
Empi is doing well to control the position and prevent Geri from advancing to side control.
Empi is refusing to be controlled, as Geri sits in half guard.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Geri wants to pass the guard but Empi is keeping the position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Empi keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.
Geri preventing the sweep.
Geri trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Empi has his hands on Geri's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Empi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Geri defends it easily.
Geri trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom.
Empi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Empi is pulling down on Geri's head to control his posture.
Empi is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Geri stands and throws Empi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Geri (5) vs (3) Empi
Geri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Empi keeps working.
Empi struggling a bit here.
Geri tries to advance to mount but Empi denies him. #T6#
Empi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Geri's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Geri is looking to take a break and control but Empi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Empi tries to roll over but Geri keeps him under control.
Empi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Empi.
Geri trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Geri looking to sit in guard and control but Empi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (5) vs (5) Empi
Geri is trying to keep Empi in close.
Geri can't keep his opponent in guard - Empi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Empi wants to take a breather but Geri is having none of it.
Geri manages to get to full guard.
Geri is pulling down on Empi's head to control his posture. #T8#
Empi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geri is keeping the position for now.
Empi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB2#
Empi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Geri is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Geri has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (7) vs (5) Empi
Geri trying to control but Empi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well.#SUB2#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Empi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Empi's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Geri is pushing down on Empi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Empi is fighting to maintain full guard but Geri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Geri trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Empi is defending against the submission attempts here by Geri.
Empi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11##SUB2#
Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Empi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Empi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Empi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Geri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Geri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Empi working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Empi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Geri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Geri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Geri tries to free his leg and advance position but Empi is retaining full guard. #T12##SUB#
Geri has gone for a leg lock! Empi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Geri's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (7) vs (7) Empi#SUB#
Geri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (9) vs (7) Empi#SUB2#
Empi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Geri looking to sit in guard and control but Empi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (9) vs (9) Empi#T13##SUB#
Geri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geri controls Empi momentarily but Empi frees himself.
Empi trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Empi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Empi is pushing down on Geri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Geri is fighting to maintain full guard but Empi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Geri looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Empi trying to pass the guard but Geri defending well.
Geri is looking for a sweep. Empi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Empi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Empi wins on points by 10 to 9.

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022

185 cm
18 yrs
263 lbs

200 cm
19 yrs
280 lbs

Cross

Geri

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Simon Cross! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mawashi Geri!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Geri fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Geri forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cross turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cross manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cross (4) vs (0) Geri
Geri being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geri can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Cross has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Geri is trying to get back to half guard.
Cross is staying tight to Geri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Geri is trying to improve his position.
Cross controls the position.#SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura but Geri is defending well. #SUB#
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Cross is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Geri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cross controlling the position. #SUB#
Cross tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Cross content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
What's Geri going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Geri struggling a bit here.
Cross controls the position.#T4#
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Geri gets back to half guard.
Cross perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Geri wants to control but Cross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cross trying to control the pace.
Cross prevents Geri from improving his position.#T5#
Cross controlling the pace.
Cross seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Geri for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Cross is trying to work for a kimura but Geri is defending well.
Geri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cross is working away from the top position though.
Geri manages to get to full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Geri has his foot on Cross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cross works his way back into a safe position though.
Geri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (4) vs (2) Geri
Geri trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross wants to improve his position but instead Geri has moved into half guard.
Cross is doing well to control the position and prevent Geri from advancing to side control.
Geri wants to pass the guard but Cross is defending well. #T7#
Geri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Geri prevents Cross from improving his position.
Cross is staying active underneath Geri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cross works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cross working a defensive guard but Geri manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (4) vs (5) Geri
Geri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Cross is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
Cross tries to bench press Geri off him but Geri keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Geri is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Geri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Geri slows the pace down.
It looks like Geri 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.#T9#
Who's going to make the next move?
Geri controlling from side mount.
Cross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Geri staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Cross is looking for a sweep.
Geri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Cross manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Geri sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Geri prevents Cross from improving his position.
Cross trying to control here. #SUB2#
Geri is working for a kimura but Cross is defending it quite comfortably. #T12#
Cross is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross is controlling Geri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cross wants to improve his position but Geri is controlling well. #SUB2#
Geri is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geri prevents Cross from improving his position.#T13#
Cross is looking to control Geri's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cross avoid being mounted?
Cross moves into full guard.
Cross controls Geri momentarily but Geri frees himself.
Cross controlling the position.#T14#
Geri trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Geri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Geri stands and throws Cross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cross (4) vs (8) Geri
Cross is looking for a sweep.
Cross manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cross (6) vs (8) Geri
Geri is controlling Cross's trapped leg to prevent Cross from advancing to side control.
Geri trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Geri wins on points by 8 to 6.

Event: TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022

200 cm
19 yrs
280 lbs

195 cm
27 yrs
246 lbs

Geri

Eureka

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mawashi Geri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Skipper Eureka!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Geri gets a clinch.
Eureka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Geri pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Eureka instigates a clinch.
Geri stops a takedown attempt from Eureka.
Geri fails to pull guard. #TD#
Geri jumps guard and drags Eureka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Geri controlling the position.
Geri is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Geri (2) vs (0) Eureka
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geri stalling. #SUB#
Geri is trying for a kimura here. Eureka looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Geri wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mawashi Geri!

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