Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 86
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaburagi moves away.
Kaburagi attempts a counter takedown but Pamungkas avoids it well and moves away.
Kaburagi slips a jab and a cross from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas misses with a straight right.
Kaburagi attempts a counter takedown but Pamungkas avoids it well and moves away.
Kaburagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pamungkas tries to avoid it but Kaburagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pamungkas to the ground. Pamungkas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pamungkas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaburagi.
Pamungkas feints the counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Pamungkas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaburagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Pamungkas, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kaburagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaburagi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Kaburagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pamungkas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pamungkas wants it to stay on the feet.
Pamungkas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaburagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Pamungkas.
Kaburagi tries to move into range but Pamungkas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pamungkas misses the target.
Kaburagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaburagi shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Pamungkas misses the target.
Pamungkas misses with a wild body shot.
Bambang Pamungkas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pamungkas throws an overhand right that lands on Kaburagi's shoulder, as Kaburagi tries to avoid the shot.
Kaburagi feinted with a counter takedown.
Pamungkas throws a head kick but Kaburagi moves out of range.
Kaburagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kaburagi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Pamungkas.
A head kick from Pamungkas lands but Kaburagi takes it in his stride.
Kaburagi avoids the body shot from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a shot from downtown. Kaburagi moves away and avoids it.
Kaburagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pamungkas pinned against the cage. Pamungkas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pamungkas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaburagi momentarily. #T2#
Pamungkas throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaburagi.
Kaburagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pamungkas sprawls and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Kaburagi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pamungkas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaburagi is just out of range.
Kaburagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pamungkas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pamungkas scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaburagi should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Kaburagi is rocked!
Kaburagi with a poor takedown
and Pamungkas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Kaburagi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaburagi tries to get into range but Pamungkas steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kaburagi! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Pamungkas scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bambang Pamungkas!
During a confident post fight interview, Bambang Pamungkas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 79
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Kaburagi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaiser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaiser wants to sweep here but Kaburagi controlling him for the moment.
Kaburagi scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaiser wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaiser keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kaiser looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Kaburagi wants to pass the guard but Kaiser is keeping the position.
Kaiser wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaiser trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Kaburagi wants to pass the guard but Kaiser is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaiser has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kaburagi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaiser.
Kaiser throws a shot from downtown. Kaburagi moves away and avoids it.
Kaiser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaburagi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Von Kaiser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaburagi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kaburagi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaiser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaburagi tries to counter with a takedown but Kaiser is quick to defend against it.
Kaiser misses with a looping left.
Kaburagi tries to counter with a takedown but Kaiser is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kaiser leaves Kaburagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Kaiser gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kaburagi preventing the sweep.
Kaiser wants to control the position but Kaburagi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaburagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kaburagi 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. #T4#
Kaiser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaburagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaburagi's back!
Kaburagi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kaiser.
Kaiser controlling from the back.
Kaiser is working the ground and pound. Can Kaburagi escape?
Kaiser throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kaiser patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kaiser is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kaburagi is defending well though. Kaiser let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Von Kaiser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's time! Kaburagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kaiser misses with a double jab #TD#
and Kaburagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaiser regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kaiser is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kaburagi has his hands clasped together but Kaiser extends and breaks Kaburagi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kaiser.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Von Kaiser!
Von Kaiser thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CCC 72
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Kaburagi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Kaburagi clinches.
Andersson leaning against his opponent.
Kaburagi is working for takedown but Andersson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaburagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Montrese Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
Andersson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaburagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kaburagi lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kaburagi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Andersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaburagi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Kaburagi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kaburagi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersson defending well though.
Kaburagi is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
Andersson manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaburagi is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Kaburagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andersson trying to control the position here.
Kaburagi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaburagi. #T3#
Andersson throws a low kick but Kaburagi moves out of range easily.
Kaburagi closes the distance but Andersson moves to the side
and Kaburagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaburagi shoots for a takedown but Andersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andersson misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Kaburagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaburagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Andersson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andersson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaburagi avoids the damage to the body.
Kaburagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andersson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kaburagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Andersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Kaburagi wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaburagi is trying to drag Andersson to the mat but Andersson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
Kaburagi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andersson throws out the jab.
Kaburagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson counters with a nice body shot.
Andersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaburagi misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaburagi has a takedown stuffed.
Kaburagi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kaburagi walks into a stiff left hand from Andersson.
Kaburagi takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Andersson moves into the clinch.
Kaburagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andersson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Andersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaburagi can do to turn this around?
Kaburagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaburagi prevents a body shot from Andersson. #BC#
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersson throws a combination. Kaburagi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Andersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaburagi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andersson circles away.
Montrese Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
Kaburagi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaburagi is just out of range.#TD2#
Kaburagi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Andersson on his heels. He'll look to pass Andersson's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Andersson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andersson is controlling Kaburagi's posture.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Kaburagi controlling him for the moment.
Kaburagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Andersson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaburagi.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead Kaburagi has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersson wants to control but Kaburagi is keeping busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaburagi is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andersson trying to control but Kaburagi postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kaburagi gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kaburagi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andersson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaburagi lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Kaburagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andersson gets back to full guard. #ES#
Andersson pushes Kaburagi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kaburagi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaburagi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andersson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaburagi.
Andersson is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Andersson cracks Kaburagi with an open hand slap.
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Kaburagi saw that one coming.
A jab from Andersson does it's job there.
Kaburagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaburagi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaburagi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Andersson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Montrese Andersson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kaburagi tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andersson pushes Kaburagi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kaburagi blocks an elbow strike from Andersson.
Kaburagi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andersson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaburagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andersson pinned against the cage. Andersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Andersson forces Kaburagi back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Andersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Kaburagi circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Kaburagi fails with a takedown attempt.
Montrese Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
A right-left combo lands from Andersson.
Kaburagi has his takedown stuffed
and Andersson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson lands the left hand.
Andersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaburagi is just out of range.
Andersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaburagi circles away.
Kaburagi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2##CL#
Andersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaburagi's elbow. #BC#
Andersson manages to break the clinch.
Andersson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaburagi tries to avoid it but Andersson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaburagi to the ground. Kaburagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Kaburagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Kaburagi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andersson sprawls well initially but Kaburagi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson manages to get to full guard.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving. #SUB#
Andersson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaburagi has passed into half guard! #T3#
Kaburagi prevents Andersson from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Kaburagi prevents Andersson from improving his position.
Akira Kaburagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCC 64 : Creenshaw vs Pyssy
Date: Aug 16, 2024

#R1#
Illir tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaburagi defends well and Illir ends up having to push Kaburagi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Illir is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kaburagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Illir to the mat. Illir regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Illir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Illir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Illir keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaburagi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Illir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaburagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Illir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaburagi defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaburagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Illir is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kaburagi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Illir will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Illir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving.
Kaburagi stopping the sweep attempt from Illir.#SUB#
Illir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaburagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Illir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Illir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaburagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Illir works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Illir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaburagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaburagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaburagi preventing the sweep.
Illir is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaburagi throws a body punch but Illir moves out of range. #TD2#
Kaburagi 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.#SUB#
Illir isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kaburagi stacks Illir on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kaburagi!
Check out the look on Kaburagi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Illir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaburagi is looking to take a break and control but Illir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Illir struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Kaburagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Illir, who protects the arm well.
Kaburagi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Illir some visible discomfort.
Illir manages to get back to half guard.
Illir wants to improve his position but Kaburagi is controlling well.
Illir is trying to control but can't. #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.
Illir wants to sweep but Kaburagi has passed to side control!
Kaburagi trying to control the position but Illir is working away.
Illir can't do much from the bottom here.
Illir tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kaburagi is trying to get an arm triangle but Illir is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Illir tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kaburagi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Illir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaburagi pinned against the cage. Kaburagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Kaburagi looking to score a takedown here. Illir is defending well but Kaburagi drives through and ends up in Illir's guard.
Kaburagi pushing down on Illir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Illir slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Illir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaburagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Kaburagi looking to pass the guard.
Illir controls Kaburagi momentarily but Kaburagi frees himself.
Illir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaburagi trying to control but Illir is working from the bottom.
Illir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaburagi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Illir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaburagi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Illir is looking for a triangle but Kaburagi pushes his legs off easily.
Kaburagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaburagi looking to pass the guard.
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaburagi is one step ahead there.
Illir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Illir darts in looking for a takedown but Kaburagi gets double underhooks and turns Illir into the cage.
Illir is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaburagi gets an underhook and turns Illir into the cage.#TD2#
Illir is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kaburagi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Illir to the mat. Illir regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Illir looking to control.
Illir throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Illir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaburagi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Illir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaburagi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kaburagi is trying to control the position but Illir postures up.
Illir trying to control but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Illir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaburagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaburagi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Illir working a defensive guard here.
Illir is pulling down on Kaburagi's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Illir escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaburagi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaburagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Illir is looking for a triangle here but Kaburagi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaburagi is looking to take a break and control but Illir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kaburagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Illir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaburagi's waist but Kaburagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Illir off to one side.
Kaburagi tries to clinch there but Illir circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Illir.#TD2#
Kaburagi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Illir!
Illir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaburagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Illir is not content to let Kaburagi control the position.
Illir tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira Kaburagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Illir struggling a bit here.#T1#
Illir is looking to regain half guard here but Kaburagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaburagi is looking to take a break and control but Illir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Illir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Illir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaburagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Illir gets full guard.
Illir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Illir working a defensive guard here.
Kaburagi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Illir's head.
Illir working a defensive guard but Kaburagi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Illir is looking to regain half guard here but Kaburagi keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Illir regains half guard.#SUB2#
Kaburagi is working for a kimura but Illir is defending it quite comfortably.
Illir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaburagi is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Kaburagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Illir is just riding it out for now. Kaburagi eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaburagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kaburagi wants to take a breather but Illir is having none of it.
Illir wants to control but Kaburagi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Illir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Illir thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Akira Kaburagi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaburagi stays in close to Illir's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mehdi Illir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Illir fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kaburagi!
After the fight, Akira Kaburagi 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: CCC 56 : Bekzod vs Rolf
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kaburagi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaburagi lands in his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaburagi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Palhares pulls Kaburagi in close to prevent any damage.
Palhares working a defensive guard but Kaburagi manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What's Palhares going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Palhares is trying to control Kaburagi's posture but Kaburagi avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Kaburagi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Palhares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kaburagi's guard! Nice work there by Palhares!
Palhares advances position into side control!
Palhares working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Palhares throws an elbow but Kaburagi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Palhares trying to control the action but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaburagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB#
Palhares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaburagi tries to improve position but can't.
Palhares trying to control the action but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Kaburagi tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Kaburagi controlling the position for now.
Palhares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaburagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Palhares perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Palhares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaburagi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaburagi checks the leg kick.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luis Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaburagi misses with a double jab
and Kaburagi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares with the inside leg kick.
Kaburagi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palhares but Palhares pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaburagi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palhares.
Palhares stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palhares wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Kaburagi closes the distance and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaburagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Palhares gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luis Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
Palhares lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Palhares.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kaburagi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Palhares defends well and Kaburagi ends up having to push Palhares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Palhares swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaburagi.#CUT#It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Palhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kaburagi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kaburagi being controlled here momentarily.
Palhares working a defensive guard here.
Akira Kaburagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Palhares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Palhares is keen to just control but Kaburagi is a slippery customer.
Palhares is controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palhares wants to take a breather but Kaburagi is having none of it.
Palhares slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaburagi's head. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaburagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares lands a nice shot to the body.
Palhares missing with a left hand there. Kaburagi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Kaburagi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Palhares tries to control but Kaburagi manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Palhares is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Palhares trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Kaburagi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kaburagi missing with strikes.
Palhares manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kaburagi's guard. Nice work there by Palhares.
Kaburagi has his hands on Palhares's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palhares stands and throws Kaburagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kaburagi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Palhares lands with a nice body punch.
Palhares scores with the left hand. Kaburagi knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Palhares.
A jab lands there for Palhares.
Palhares with the inside leg kick.
Palhares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaburagi was well out of range. Poor timing from Palhares.
Palhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Palhares throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a single leg into guard. Palhares didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaburagi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Palhares postures up in Kaburagi's guard and throws a big left but Kaburagi blocks it.
Palhares looking to sit in guard and control but Kaburagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Palhares is pulling down on Kaburagi's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaburagi, at least for the moment.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Palhares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaburagi looking to control.
Palhares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaburagi keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Palhares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kaburagi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kaburagi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kaburagi! #REVB#
Palhares is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaburagi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palhares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palhares pulls Kaburagi in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Palhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi won't allow Palhares to sweep him here.
Palhares is trying to keep Kaburagi in close.
Palhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Palhares, not yet.
Akira Kaburagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Palhares pulls Kaburagi in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Palhares.
Kaburagi takes a shot to the body in his stride.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡, into his post fight interview.

Event: CCC 44 : Kersikov vs Kay
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Oystenteller throws a jab when Kaburagi was well out of range.
Oystenteller works the jab nicely.
We've been informed that Oystenteller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Oystenteller drives through and clinches with Kaburagi against the cage.
Kaburagi letting Oystenteller take a breather here.
Oystenteller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaburagi blocks it with crossed arms. #TD#
Kaburagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Oystenteller is trying to keep an underhook but Kaburagi manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller is trying to control but can't.
Kaburagi is looking to take a break and control but Oystenteller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Oystenteller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi is nestled in close to Oystenteller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oystenteller is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Kaburagi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaburagi wants to take a breather but Oystenteller is having none of it. #SUB#
Oystenteller is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaburagi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oystenteller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaburagi. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaburagi stalling away here and it's allowed Oystenteller to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Oystenteller looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kaburagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Oystenteller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaburagi controls the pace.
Oystenteller keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kaburagi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oystenteller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaburagi is aware though and is defending well.
Kaburagi postures up and lands a big shot to Oystenteller's brow.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
Kaburagi is working Oystenteller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oystenteller keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully.
Oystenteller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaburagi is controlling him. #T4#
Oystenteller is pulling down on Kaburagi's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Oystenteller pushes Kaburagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Oystenteller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaburagi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oystenteller prevents it. #TD#
Kaburagi has hold of one of Oystenteller's legs. Oystenteller is fighting the takedown attempt but Kaburagi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oystenteller wants to sweep here but Kaburagi controlling him for the moment.
Kaburagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Oystenteller working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaburagi has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akira Kaburagi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oystenteller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaburagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Oystenteller scores with a nice strike.
Kaburagi ducks right into an uppercut from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaburagi checks a leg kick.
Kaburagi tries to counter with a takedown but Oystenteller is quick to defend against it.
Kaburagi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oystenteller. Kaburagi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oystenteller throws a right and a left that Kaburagi avoids nicely.
Oystenteller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaburagi.
A shot to the body from Oystenteller misses #TD#
and Kaburagi counters with a shoot takedown. Oystenteller fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Kaburagi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oystenteller keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully.
Oystenteller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaburagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kaburagi won't allow Oystenteller to sweep him here.
Akira Kaburagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kaburagi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oystenteller is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaburagi throws a strike but Oystenteller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Oystenteller trying to control but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oystenteller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kaburagi is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Oystenteller trying to move into half guard but instead Kaburagi has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kaburagi is fighting to break Oystenteller's control of his arms but Oystenteller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oystenteller trying to control the position.
Oystenteller keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully.
Oystenteller controls Kaburagi momentarily but Kaburagi frees himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kaburagi shoots in and gets a takedown into Oystenteller's guard.
Oystenteller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaburagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akira Kaburagi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaburagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaburagi is defended easily by Oystenteller.
Kaburagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oystenteller was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaburagi.
Oystenteller tries to clinch up but Kaburagi circles away and keeps his distance.
Oystenteller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaburagi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kaburagi.
Kaburagi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oystenteller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Oystenteller closes the distance and pushes Kaburagi back into the cage.
Oystenteller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaburagi tries to throw a body punch but Oystenteller avoids it by throwing Kaburagi back against the cage.
Oystenteller working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oystenteller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Kaburagi is trying to trip Oystenteller. He has hold of a leg but Oystenteller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kaburagi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Oystenteller is wriggling around but Kaburagi manages to pass to half guard. #T1##REVB#
Kaburagi controlling the action here.
Oystenteller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaburagi postures up and lands a big shot to Oystenteller's brow. #SUB#
Kaburagi has gone for a leg lock! Oystenteller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaburagi's guard.#REVB##T2#
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Kaburagi is keeping the position.
Kaburagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oystenteller. #T3#
Oystenteller wants to pass the guard but Kaburagi is keeping the position.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Kaburagi keeps moving.
Kaburagi pulls Oystenteller in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaburagi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaburagi shoots in for a double leg but Oystenteller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kaburagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaburagi looks for a takedown but Oystenteller sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaburagi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oystenteller.
Akira Kaburagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oystenteller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaburagi is out of range.
Kaburagi has a takedown stuffed.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akira Kaburagi!
Akira Kaburagi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Darstknasset Oystenteller had this to say: 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.

Event: CCC 30 : Soares vs Jankovic
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Kaburagi tries to sprawl out of it but Nishiyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kaburagi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nishiyama tries for a takedown but Kaburagi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nishiyama closes the distance and clinches up with Kaburagi, looking for a takedown. Nishiyama pushes Kaburagi against the cage but Kaburagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaburagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nishiyama sprawls and moves away.
Akira Kaburagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Nishiyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Nishiyama with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Kaburagi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaburagi working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Nishiyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaburagi prevents Nishiyama from improving his position.
Kaburagi stalling. #T1#
Nishiyama is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Kaburagi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nishiyama wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaburagi working over Nishiyama with some ground and pound. Nishiyama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nishiyama pushes Kaburagi off looking to stand but Kaburagi dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nishiyama gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nishiyama working for submissions but it's allowed Kaburagi to get to half guard.
Nishiyama is staying active underneath Kaburagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nishiyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaburagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nishiyama tries to roll over but Kaburagi keeps him under control.
Kaburagi works his way into full mount!
Kaburagi lands a couple of good shots and Nishiyama has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Kaburagi is looking for a choke. Nishiyama gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Nishiyama manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Nishiyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaburagi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nishiyama doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nishiyama keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nishiyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kaburagi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kaburagi with a hook.
Nishiyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaburagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nishiyama is fending him off so far but Kaburagi persists. Nope, Nishiyama circles away and we're back to standing.
Nishiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaburagi has his takedown stuffed
and Nishiyama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nishiyama.#TD#
Kaburagi looking to score a takedown here. Nishiyama is defending well but Kaburagi drives through and ends up in Nishiyama's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiyama throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kaburagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nishiyama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nishiyama tries to strike from the bottom. #T1##ES2#
Nishiyama has his feet on Kaburagi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nishiyama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaburagi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Kaburagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nishiyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Nishiyama as Kaburagi shoots in.
Nishiyama digs a good hook to Kaburagi's body.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nishiyama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaburagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Kaburagi avoids them all with ease.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaburagi as he avoids it easily.
Kaburagi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nishiyama sprawls and moves away.
Nishiyama is looking to clinch.
Nishiyama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Nishiyama misses. #TD#
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaburagi trying to control but Nishiyama is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Nishiyama keeps moving.
Nishiyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaburagi lands a couple of elbows.
Kaburagi scoring with some ground and pound.
Nishiyama has momentary wrist control but Kaburagi slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Nishiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaburagi 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.#T3#
Kaburagi looking to pass the guard.
Akira Kaburagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Nishiyama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kaburagi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nishiyama.
Kaburagi lands some shots froms side control.
Nishiyama is trying to improve his position.
Nishiyama takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Nishiyama is looking to reverse the position.
Kaburagi has control of an arm but Nishiyama manages to advance to Kaburagi's back!
Kaburagi is keeping busy.
Nishiyama trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kaburagi doesn't escape.
Nishiyama trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurou Nishiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's time! Kaburagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nishiyama has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Kaburagi counters with a takedown into side control.
Nishiyama throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kaburagi working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nishiyama is trying to get back to his feet.
Nishiyama misses with a strike from the bottom.
Nishiyama wants to control but Kaburagi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaburagi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nishiyama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nishiyama looks to move to half guard but instead Kaburagi has passed into mount! Damn!#T1##SUB#
Kaburagi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nishiyama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nishiyama shrugs it off.
Nishiyama is looking to get to half guard.
Kaburagi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nishiyama wants to control but Kaburagi is having none of it.
Kaburagi lands a big elbow. #T2#
Nishiyama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaburagi looking to control but Nishiyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaburagi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kaburagi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nishiyama looks a forlorn figure.
Nishiyama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nishiyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nishiyama is fighting to break Kaburagi's control of his arms but Kaburagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Nishiyama is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaburagi has wrist control.
Nishiyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nishiyama trying to control but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Nishiyama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nishiyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nishiyama tries to stand but Kaburagi is controlling from the bottom.
Kaburagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nishiyama controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kaburagi!
A very excited looking Akira Kaburagi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CCC 22 Nogueira vs Gunnarsson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Mercenary loads up on a big right hand but Kaburagi slips the punch.#TD#
Kaburagi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mercenary's half guard.
Mercenary tries to kick Kaburagi off in order to stand up. Kaburagi Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Kaburagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mercenary, who protects the arm well.
Mercenary parries the strikes from Kaburagi easily there. Kaburagi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mercenary to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercenary is not content to let Kaburagi control the position. #SUB#
Kaburagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mercenary is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Mercenary defending against the ground and pound.
Kaburagi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mercenary told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercenary is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kaburagi takes a little break here. Mercenary wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mercenary avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaburagi.
Mercenary avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaburagi.
Kaburagi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mercenary taking a bit of punishment here - Kaburagi scoring with strikes.
We've been hearing that Kaburagi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.#T3#
Kaburagi prevents Mercenary from escaping the position.#SUB#
Kaburagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kaburagi 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.
Mercenary is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kaburagi staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kaburagi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mercenary, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Kaburagi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mercenary can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mercenary seems a little lost for a moment, as Kaburagi dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaburagi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mercenary pushes Kaburagi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaburagi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kaburagi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Kaburagi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mercenary tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kaburagi manages to move to mount!
Mercenary's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kaburagi scoring with strikes but Mercenary is staying in there.
Kaburagi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaburagi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kaburagi throwing strikes here but Mercenary is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kaburagi scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Mercenary is bucking up trying to escape but Kaburagi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Mercenary is rocked!
Kaburagi tries to control but Mercenary wriggling away.
Mercenary is still in real trouble! Can Kaburagi finish him?
Kaburagi punching from mount but Mercenary doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mercenary seems to have recovered his senses.
Mercenary takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kaburagi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kaburagi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mercenary hang on?#SUB#
Kaburagi has hold of Mercenary's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mercenary manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T2#
Kaburagi with shots to the head and body - Mercenary looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kaburagi lands a big shot there that rocks Mercenary but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaburagi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kaburagi postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mercenary badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kaburagi around the waist but Kaburagi pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kaburagi is the winner by TKO! Kaburagi jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Kaburagi!
In his post fight interview, Akira Kaburagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CCC 14 : Shima vs Kallio
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Kaburagi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierre pinned against the cage. Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pierre misses the target.
Pierre misses with a double jab.
Kaburagi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Kaburagi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaburagi is in Pierre's guard.
Kaburagi throwing strikes but missing.
Kaburagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pierre is looking to stand up but Kaburagi isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaburagi pushing down on Pierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi is stalling here. Pierre is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kaburagi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pierre has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Kaburagi parries the strikes from Pierre easily there. Pierre is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kaburagi to escape.
Pierre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kaburagi some visible discomfort.
Pierre 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.
Pierre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaburagi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pierre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pierre working the strikes but Kaburagi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kaburagi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaburagi is pulling down on Pierre's head to control his posture.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Kaburagi blocks nicely.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Kaburagi blocks nicely.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Kaburagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaburagi, not yet.
Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaburagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Pierre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaburagi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Pierre won't allow Kaburagi to sweep him here.
Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaburagi has wrist control.
Kaburagi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaburagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaburagi, not yet.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Kaburagi blocks nicely.
Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaburagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaburagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Kaburagi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Kaburagi!#REVB#
Kaburagi is standing up over Pierre. Pierre looks to escape but Kaburagi dives into side control.
Pierre pushes Kaburagi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaburagi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kaburagi throws a strike aimed at the side of Pierre's head but Pierre avoids it well.
Kaburagi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pierre is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Pierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kaburagi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaburagi. #SUB2#
Kaburagi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaburagi working the strikes but Pierre uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaburagi prevents Pierre from standing back up.
Kaburagi trying to control the action but Pierre is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily
and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaburagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaburagi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaburagi at a distance.
Pierre scores with a one two! Kaburagi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaburagi.
And Kaburagi tries to counter it with a takedown but Pierre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pierre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pierre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaburagi on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaburagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kaburagi has gone for a leg lock! Pierre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaburagi's guard.#REVR#
Kaburagi pulls Pierre in to control the position.
Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Kaburagi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pierre's guard. Nice move by Kaburagi!#REVB#
Pierre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Kaburagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierre is retaining full guard.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaburagi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pierre haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kaburagi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Kaburagi prevents Pierre from getting back to his feet.
Kaburagi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaburagi looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pierre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Kaburagi with that takedown attempt.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
The crowd cheers as Pierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaburagi doesn't seem phased though.
Pierre swings for the body but Kaburagi moves out of range.
Kaburagi with the counter takedown but Pierre avoids it easily.#T4#
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense.
George Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pierre misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pierre won't be happy with that.
Pierre is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kaburagi is controlling him well.
Pierre dodges the ground and pound from Kaburagi.
Pierre pushes Kaburagi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kaburagi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaburagi lands some shots froms side control.
Kaburagi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pierre is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Pierre dominated that second round.
That's time! Pierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaburagi scores with a nice strike.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaburagi.
Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Kaburagi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pierre finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaburagi's head.
George Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre scores with a hook.#TD2#
Kaburagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pierre is trying to defend but Kaburagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Kaburagi sits in half guard.
Kaburagi thows a huge punch but Pierre dodges it nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Kaburagi seems to be looking for submissions.
Pierre wants to get back to his feet.
Kaburagi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaburagi is trying to control. Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kaburagi is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pierre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaburagi. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pierre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaburagi's head.#T3#
Kaburagi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pierre throws a lazy right hand but Kaburagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaburagi moves forwards but Pierre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaburagi ducks under a wild hook from Pierre.
Pierre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaburagi moves away.
Pierre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kaburagi eats them both and turns towards Pierre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaburagi. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Kaburagi scores with a takedown into Pierre's guard.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Akira Kaburagi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pierre wants to stand and escape but Kaburagi is having none of it. #T4#
Kaburagi throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaburagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaburagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Akira Kaburagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaburagi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaburagi throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pierre misses with a body shot.
Kaburagi misses with a straight left.

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

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

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

Event: CCC 4 : Dickinson vs Phillips
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Paulson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Paulson closes the distance and clinches.
Kaburagi being controlled against the cage.
Kaburagi misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Paulson. #CUT#It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Paulson misses with a knee to the head.
Kaburagi is looking for a takedown.
Kaburagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paulson.
Paulson landing knees to the head.
Paulson misses with a knee strike.
Paulson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaburagi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paulson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaburagi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson looking to throw knees to the head but Kaburagi is blocking nicely.
Kaburagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Paulson scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paulson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi misses with the head strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaburagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Paulson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaburagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kaburagi has Paulson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kaburagi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Paulson tumbling to the mat - Kaburagi dives into Paulson's guard.
Kaburagi postures up and lands a big shot to Paulson's brow.
Paulson controlling Kaburagi's posture.
Kaburagi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Paulson controls Kaburagi momentarily but Kaburagi frees himself.
Kaburagi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Kaburagi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaburagi postures up.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaburagi looking to pass the guard.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Paulson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaburagi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paulson wants to stand and escape but Kaburagi is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaburagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaburagi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kaburagi has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paulson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaburagi trying to control the position but Paulson is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Kaburagi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paulson is trying to buck Kaburagi off.
Paulson can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Kaburagi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paulson wants to get back to his feet.
Kaburagi lands a few punches from side control.
Paulson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akira Kaburagi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's time! Paulson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Paulson ducks right into an uppercut from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi looks for a takedown but Paulson sprawls well.
Paulson tries to clinch but Kaburagi is having none of it.
Paulson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaburagi.
Kaburagi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaburagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paulson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paulson.
The fighters circling - Kaburagi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paulson works Kaburagi's body with a nice hook.
Paulson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Paulson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paulson misses with a left hand
and Kaburagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kaburagi misses.
A swing and a miss from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi misses with the combination.
Paulson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaburagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaburagi tried to score with a low kick but Paulson checks it.#T2#
Paulson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paulson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaburagi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paulson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paulson digs a good body shot into Kaburagi's ribs.
Kaburagi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paulson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paulson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jake Paulson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paulson slips a straight right by Kaburagi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson tries to clinch up.
Paulson just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kaburagi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paulson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Paulson defending well as Kaburagi loads up on a big left hand.
Kaburagi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paulson throws an overhand right that lands on Kaburagi's shoulder, as Kaburagi tries to avoid the shot.
Paulson works the jab nicely.
Paulson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paulson takes a swing at Kaburagi's ribcage but misses.
Kaburagi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paulson.
Paulson lands a nice hook to Kaburagi's body. Kaburagi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paulson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kaburagi fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kaburagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaburagi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Paulson scores with a three punch combo!
Paulson misses the shot to the body.
Kaburagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Paulson closes the distance and pushes Kaburagi back into the cage.#TD2#
Kaburagi has picked Paulson up - he's going for a ride! Kaburagi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Paulson tries to roll over but Kaburagi keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kaburagi is trying to work for a kimura but Paulson is defending well.
Kaburagi is stalling here. Paulson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kaburagi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Paulson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Paulson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Paulson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Paulson closes the distance and clinches.
Paulson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kaburagi tries for a takedown but Paulson manages to get underhooks.
Kaburagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paulson avoids it.
Kaburagi tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Paulson tries a knee to the head but Kaburagi blocks it.
Kaburagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jake Paulson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
Paulson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paulson.
Kaburagi has Paulson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paulson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Paulson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaburagi stalling against the cage.
Paulson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paulson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaburagi gets an underhook and turns Paulson into the cage.#T1#
Kaburagi throws a head punch that misses.
Paulson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaburagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Paulson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Kaburagi is rocked!
Kaburagi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaburagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Paulson finish him?
A short right from Paulson.
A short left from Paulson.
Paulson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaburagi goes for a takedown attempt but Paulson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paulson throws an overhand right that drops Kaburagi like a sack of potatoes! Paulson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Paulson!
Jake Paulson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Un-Kaged Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC Fight Night 13
Date: Sep 13, 2023

#R1#
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaburagi checks a leg kick.
Kaburagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Jones digs a good body shot into Kaburagi's ribs.
Jones scores with the left hand. Kaburagi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaburagi throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Kaburagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
We've been hearing reports that Kaburagi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi misses with a straight left.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Kaburagi shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaburagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaburagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaburagi.
Jones sizes up Kaburagi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Kaburagi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaburagi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaburagi is working away from the top position though.
Kaburagi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaburagi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaburagi 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.
Kaburagi working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaburagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kaburagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kaburagi's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaburagi is in bad spot here.
Kaburagi is keeping busy. #T3#
Kaburagi is trying to break free.
Kaburagi staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Jones is hanging on to Kaburagi's back as he tries to escape.
Kaburagi staying busy and making it hard for Jones to control.
Jones keeps control of the position as Kaburagi tries to break free.
Kaburagi turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #T4#
Kaburagi lands a couple of elbows.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaburagi controls the pace.
Kaburagi preventing the sweep.
Kaburagi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position.
Kaburagi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jambalaya Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Kaburagi had a free shot at his head there.
Kaburagi misses with a body shot.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones misses with a combination #TD#
so Kaburagi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaburagi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Kaburagi pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position.
Kaburagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaburagi lands a couple of digs.
Kaburagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaburagi is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
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.
Kaburagi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jones isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kaburagi stacks Jones on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kaburagi!
Jones wants to control but Kaburagi postures up.
Kaburagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kaburagi advances to full mount.
Kaburagi lands a couple of good shots and Jones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Jones is trying to break free. #SUB#
Kaburagi tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kaburagi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kaburagi looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kaburagi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kaburagi is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Kaburagi is landing with strikes from the back.
Kaburagi throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jones! #T4#
Kaburagi lands a shot to the head.
Kaburagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jones is covering up but some of the strikes from Kaburagi are getting through and doing damage. #SUB#
Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kaburagi gets his way!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Akira Kaburagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Kaburagi working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Jones is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Kaburagi has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Jones taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akira Kaburagi!
Akira Kaburagi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC 63: Hunter vs Inhanamoto
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Caceres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaburagi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaburagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Kaburagi gets caught napping as Caceres dives in and scores a takedown. Kaburagi manages to retain guard.
Kaburagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caceres's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kaburagi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Caceres to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kaburagi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Caceres pulls down on the head and he's put Kaburagi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Caceres!
Rickson Caceres gave a mention to Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HFC 58: Kangee vs Burgess
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Mullen shoots in but Kaburagi avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Mullen rushes Kaburagi and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullen.
Kaburagi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mullen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullen blocking some punches.
Kaburagi trying to land knees to the body.
Mullen misses with some punches.
Kaburagi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaburagi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kaburagi backwards.
Kaburagi scores with a hook to the body.
Kaburagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullen's elbow.
Mullen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akira Kaburagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Mullen.
Mullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mullen. #T1#
Kaburagi is pressed up against the cage. Mullen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaburagi down to the mat. Kaburagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Mullen pushes Kaburagi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaburagi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kaburagi is stalling here.
Kaburagi looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaburagi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaburagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Mullen avoids the damage to the body.
Kaburagi is pressed up against the cage. Mullen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaburagi down to the mat. Kaburagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaburagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaburagi wants it to stay on the feet.
As Mullen tries to get set, Kaburagi tries to push him back and clinch up but Mullen manages to avoid the attempt.
Kaburagi looks to throw the jab but Mullen is out of range. #CL#
Kaburagi closes the distance and clinches.
Kaburagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullen tries to throw a body punch but Kaburagi avoids it by throwing Mullen back against the cage.
Kaburagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kaburagi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mullen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Mullen pulls guard.
Our spies down at at Rollins Fitness inform us that Mullen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kaburagi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Mullen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mullen looking for a sweep. Not yet Mullen, not yet.
Mullen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mullen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaburagi is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Mullen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaburagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaburagi scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaburagi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaburagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mullen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaburagi is one step ahead there.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaburagi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.
Mullen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Kaburagi is not content to let Mullen control the position.
Kaburagi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
Mullen trying to pass the guard but Kaburagi defending well. #SUB#
Kaburagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaburagi wants to control but Mullen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kaburagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaburagi tries to roll over but Mullen keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akira Kaburagi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mullen.
Mullen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Kaburagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaburagi can't get the takedown. #TD#
Kaburagi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kaburagi manages to end up in side control.
Mullen is trying to get back to half guard.
Akira Kaburagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've been hearing that Kaburagi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kaburagi scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen wants to control but Kaburagi postures up.
Kaburagi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mullen some visible discomfort. #T1#
Kaburagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mullen keeps working.
Mullen is letting Kaburagi control him for a moment.
Mullen wants to control but Kaburagi postures up.
Kaburagi scores with punches from side control.
Kaburagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mullen's legs.
Kaburagi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mullen some visible discomfort.
Kaburagi controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Kaburagi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mullen is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Kaburagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mullen!
Mullen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mullen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaburagi landing shots from mount.
Kaburagi landing strikes from the mount.
Kaburagi looking to control but Mullen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Kaburagi working for a guillotine from mount but Mullen is in no mood to give up.
Kaburagi landing punches. #T3#
Mullen tries to lock up and control but Kaburagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaburagi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mullen?
Kaburagi landing shots from mount.
Mullen taking shots to the head.
Mullen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaburagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaburagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullen can do to turn this around?
Kaburagi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kaburagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mullen working to try and regain half guard.
Kaburagi looking to finish Mullen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mullen!
Mullen working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Kaburagi lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullen is working to get back to half guard.
Kaburagi landing punches.
Kaburagi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kaburagi wants to control the pace but Mullen is squirming around nicely.
Kaburagi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mullen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaburagi wants to control but instead Mullen manages to regain half guard.
Mullen moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kaburagi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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##TD#
Kaburagi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kaburagi lands an elbow.
Kaburagi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mullen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kaburagi landing a few strikes.
Kaburagi working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Mullen is rocked!#SUB#
Kaburagi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mullen is still in real trouble! Can Kaburagi finish him?#SUB#
Kaburagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mullen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mullen seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaburagi off and has taken his back!#T1#
Mullen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kaburagi can't escape the position.
Kaburagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kaburagi is trying to escape the mount.
Mullen avoids the attempt from Kaburagi to control.
Mullen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kaburagi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Mullen lands a couple of good shots and Kaburagi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mullen tries to get the hooks in deep but Kaburagi pushed the leg off.
Kaburagi is covering up but some of the strikes from Mullen are getting through and doing damage. #T2#
Mullen is hanging on to Kaburagi's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Mullen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kaburagi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kaburagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mullen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaburagi is not content to let Mullen control the position.#SUB#
Kaburagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaburagi is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Mullen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nick Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mullen lands a nice short elbow.
Kaburagi wants to get back to full guard.
Kaburagi manages to get to full guard.
Mullen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaburagi keeping moving, preventing Mullen from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaburagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Mullen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Mullen is looking for a kimura here.
Kaburagi tries to get to full guard but Mullen has control of the leg.
Akira Kaburagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaburagi works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akira Kaburagi.
Well Kaburagi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kaburagi!
Akira Kaburagi 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: HFC 52: Sidorov vs Chai
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Kaburagi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Slaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaburagi with a hook.
Kaburagi misses with a leg kick.
Kaburagi jabs Slater to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaburagi looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
It looked like Slater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaburagi.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaburagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A slow jab from Kaburagi misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi is looking to clinch.
Slater appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaburagi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Akira Kaburagi has been cut.
Kaburagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slater manages to avoid it.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kaburagi sprawls and moves away.#T1##CL2#
Kaburagi clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaburagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaburagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Slater.
Kaburagi managing to block the knees to the body from Slater.
We've been hearing reports that Slater has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right from Slater on the inside.
A short left from Slater. #TD#
Slater gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kaburagi regains guard.
Slater stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaburagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater pushes down on Kaburagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Slater landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Slater lands a nice short elbow.
Kaburagi won't allow Slater to pass to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaburagi is looking for a sweep. Slater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slater winds up and cracks Kaburagi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Kaburagi is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaburagi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaburagi gets full guard.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaburagi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slater manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kaburagi stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaburagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaburagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaburagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaburagi trying to control but Slater is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Kaburagi being controlled here momentarily.
Slater'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.
Kaburagi throws a strike but Slater rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##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.
Kaburagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Slater lands a couple of elbows.
Slater working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater landing some decent shots from guard.
Slater chips away with some ground and pound.
Slater stands up over Kaburagi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Kaburagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaburagi's head.
Slater seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Kaburagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater wants to control from the top but Kaburagi keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Slater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kaburagi misses with a hook
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaburagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaburagi misses with a hook.
Kaburagi just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Kaburagi manages to avoid it.
Kaburagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi lunges at Slater with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slater's hand.
Jab by Kaburagi.#T1#
Kaburagi misses the jab.
Kaburagi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaburagi swings for the body but Slater moves out of range.
Kaburagi tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Kaburagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slater was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaburagi fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Slater avoids the body shot from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi lands a slapping body shot.
Kaburagi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaburagi throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Slater is looking to counter punch.
Kaburagi is looking to clinch but Slater is avoiding it.
Kaburagi misses with a hook
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
Akira Kaburagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaburagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Kaburagi throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
Slater thinks about countering with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaburagi misses the target.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Kaburagi manages to avoid it.
Akira Kaburagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaburagi sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaburagi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slater.
Slater slips under a jab.
Kaburagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slater tries to avoid it but Kaburagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slater to the ground. Slater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Kaburagi tries to clinch up#TD#
and Slater counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kaburagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slater lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slater trying to pass the guard but Kaburagi defending well.
Kaburagi tries to get to full guard but Slater has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Slater slips a nice elbow through Kaburagi's hands, connecting with Kaburagi's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slater working over Kaburagi with some ground and pound. Kaburagi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Akira Kaburagi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Akira Kaburagi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kaburagi throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaburagi.
Slater throwing a counter right hand but Kaburagi manages to avoid it.
Slater ducks under a wild hook from Kaburagi.
A counter left hand to the body from Slater misses its target.
Kaburagi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kaburagi gets the takedown into side control.
Slater is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Slater parries the strikes from Kaburagi easily there. Kaburagi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Slater to escape. #T1#
Kaburagi in side control, throwing shots but Slater defends.
Kaburagi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Slater struggling a bit here.
Slater trying his best to control but Kaburagi has mounted him.
Kaburagi cracks Slater with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Slater is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slater wants to control but Kaburagi is having none of it.
Kaburagi controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Kaburagi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kaburagi looking to ground and pound but Slater is blocking nicely.
Slater blocking the ground and pound.
Kaburagi wants to control the pace but Slater is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Kaburagi prevents Slater from getting the reversal.
Kaburagi trying to control but Slater is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kaburagi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Slater is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Slater and Kaburagi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
An elbow from Kaburagi crashes against the mat.
Slater stops Kaburagi from passing to mount.
Slater is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slater is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaburagi working over Slater with some ground and pound. Slater looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaburagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Slater keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kaburagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kaburagi trying to control from half guard but Slater is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaburagi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Kaburagi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaburagi 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Slater!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Johnny Slater made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance ðŸ”¥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sleeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaburagi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sleeth manages to circle out of the way.
Kaburagi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sleeth has time to react.
Sleeth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaburagi sprawls well. Kaburagi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sleeth gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Sleeth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaburagi quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleeth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaburagi defending well though.
Sleeth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Kaburagi lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kaburagi tries to roll over but Sleeth keeps him under control.
Kaburagi gets full guard.#SUB#
Kaburagi looking for a guillotine here but Sleeth defends easily.
Kaburagi trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleeth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaburagi's head.
Sleeth wants to pass the guard but Kaburagi is keeping the position.
Kaburagi keeping moving, preventing Sleeth from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sleeth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sleeth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sleeth trying to control but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi looking to control.
Kaburagi has momentary wrist control but Sleeth slips an elbow through the middle.
Sleeth landing with the ground and pound.
My spies in Mythic Co. inform me that Sleeth has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kaburagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleeth is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kaburagi is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sleeth trying to control but Kaburagi is working from the bottom.
Sleeth stands and throws Kaburagi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kaburagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sleeth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaburagi's head.
Sleeth wants to free his trapped foot but Kaburagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sleeth lands strikes from half guard.
Kaburagi is looking to get back to full guard here but Sleeth has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sleeth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Kaburagi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kaburagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaburagi is pressing down on Sleeth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaburagi keeping moving, preventing Sleeth from controlling successfully.
Sleeth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sleeth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kaburagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sleeth has managed to get both his arms back between Kaburagi's legs - danger averted.
Sleeth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sleeth working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dusty Sleeth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kaburagi looks to land a left hand but Sleeth moved out of range nicely.
Sleeth with the counter takedown but Kaburagi avoids it easily.
Sleeth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Kaburagi counters with a single leg into guard. Sleeth didn't expect that.
Sleeth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaburagi postures up.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Sleeth keeps moving.
Sleeth has Kaburagi pulled in close to control his posture.
Sleeth wants to sweep here but Kaburagi controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaburagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sleeth wants to sweep here but Kaburagi controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Kaburagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sleeth throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaburagi jabs Sleeth right on the nose. Sleeth blinks but takes it well.
Sleeth wants to clinch up but Kaburagi keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Kaburagi misses its intended target.
Kaburagi misses with a body shot.
Sleeth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sleeth closes the distance and clinches up with Kaburagi, looking for a takedown. Sleeth pushes Kaburagi against the cage but Kaburagi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sleeth dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaburagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Kaburagi gets the takedown into side control. #T2#
Sleeth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kaburagi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sleeth wants to control but Kaburagi postures up.
Sleeth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaburagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sleeth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sleeth avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kaburagi.
Kaburagi trying to control the action but Sleeth is working from the bottom.
Sleeth struggling a bit here.#T3#
Kaburagi cracks Sleeth with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kaburagi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Akira Kaburagi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sleeth on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sleeth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaburagi gets to mount! Sleeth was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kaburagi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kaburagi thowing shots but they're missing.
Sleeth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Kaburagi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaburagi 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.
Kaburagi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleeth can do to turn this around?
Kaburagi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sleeth trying to hold on to Kaburagi's head to control him but Kaburagi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleeth tries to roll over but Kaburagi keeps him under control.
Sleeth gets full guard.
Sleeth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaburagi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kaburagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sleeth defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sleeth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kaburagi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kaburagi stuffs the takedown.
Sleeth fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaburagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sleeth moves away.
Kaburagi scores with a jab. Sleeth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sleeth looks to throw the jab but Kaburagi is out of range.
Kaburagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sleeth feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kaburagi moves into the clinch.
Kaburagi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sleeth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaburagi prevents it.
Akira Kaburagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dusty Sleeth.
Sleeth goes for a takedown attempt but Kaburagi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Sleeth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sleeth shoots in and drives through. Kaburagi sprawls well.
Kaburagi looks to land a left hand but Sleeth moved out of range nicely.
Kaburagi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sleeth at a distance.
Kaburagi ducks under a wild hook from Sleeth.
Sleeth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sleeth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaburagi avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaburagi thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Kaburagi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sleeth is trying to defend but Kaburagi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
Kaburagi is pressing down on Sleeth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sleeth is holding on for now.
Sleeth tries to roll over but Kaburagi keeps him under control.
Sleeth trying to hold on to Kaburagi's head to control him but Kaburagi postures up.
Sleeth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kaburagi.
Kaburagi 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.
Sleeth trying to control here. #T3#
Kaburagi wants to pass the guard but Sleeth is defending well.
Kaburagi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sleeth defending well though.
Kaburagi is looking to take a break and control but Sleeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sleeth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sleeth manages to get to full guard.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sleeth controls Kaburagi momentarily but Kaburagi frees himself.
Kaburagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Sleeth keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sleeth's corner calls for a 1-2. Sleeth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Kaburagi 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.
Kaburagi won't allow Sleeth to sweep him here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kaburagi!
In his post fight interview, Akira Kaburagi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Dusty Sleeth stepped up to the mic, saying 'I’m coming back, better then ever! '.

Event: HFC 45:Handerson vs Maan 2
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Uzun throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kaburagi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uzun's guard.#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaburagi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaburagi stays in close to Uzun's body and controls the position.
Kaburagi is working Uzun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.
Kaburagi 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.#T1##SUB#
Kaburagi drops back looking for a leg! Uzun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Uzun manages to kick Kaburagi off! Kaburagi jumps back into Uzun's guard.
Uzun keeping moving, preventing Kaburagi from controlling successfully.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.
Kaburagi lands a couple of digs.
Kaburagi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Uzun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaburagi won't allow Uzun to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kaburagi trying to control but Uzun is working from the bottom.
Kaburagi works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaburagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kaburagi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaburagi is working Uzun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaburagi works over Uzun with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaburagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaburagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Kaburagi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaburagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaburagi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Uzun for as long as he can get away with.
Kaburagi throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaburagi distracts Uzun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaburagi landing with the ground and pound.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet but Kaburagi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaburagi advances position into side control!#T4##SUB#
Kaburagi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Uzun is trying to escape and Kaburagi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Uzun is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kaburagi! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Kaburagi!
Akira Kaburagi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: HFC39
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Tartarus throws a nice looking combination but Kaburagi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaburagi! But no joy.
Kaburagi misses with a right hand
and Tartarus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tartarus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaburagi under the eye.
Tartarus scores with a punch to the head.
Tartarus misses with a wild body shot.
And Kaburagi tries to counter it with a takedown but Tartarus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kaburagi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaburagi is defended easily by Tartarus.
Tartarus is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaburagi doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Kaburagi connects with a crisp jab.
Kaburagi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tartarus.
Uriel Tartarus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaburagi throws a body kick that misses.
Kaburagi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tartarus misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tartarus! #SUB2#
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tartarus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaburagi tries to move to mount but Tartarus blocks the move with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Kaburagi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tartarus is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tartarus is not content to let Kaburagi control the position.
Kaburagi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tartarus works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tartarus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaburagi on the ground.
Kaburagi not doing much here.
Kaburagi prevents Tartarus from standing back up.
Kaburagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tartarus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Kaburagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Tartarus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tartarus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaburagi is working away from the top position though.
Tartarus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaburagi trying to mount his opponent but Tartarus defends it.
Tartarus is positioning himself well to prevent Kaburagi advancing to mount.
Kaburagi trying to control the action but Tartarus is working from the bottom.
Tartarus is trying to stand up here but Kaburagi is controlling him well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaburagi wants to take a breather but Tartarus is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tartarus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tartarus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaburagi swats away the attempt to clinch by Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a hook but Kaburagi blocks it.
Kaburagi misses with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartarus throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a single leg into guard. Tartarus didn't expect that.
Kaburagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Tartarus is retaining full guard.
Tartarus can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaburagi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uriel Tartarus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tartarus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaburagi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tartarus circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaburagi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tartarus. Kaburagi shrugs it off though.
Decent striking displayed by Kaburagi there.
Kaburagi darts in looking for a takedown but Tartarus gets double underhooks and turns Kaburagi into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tartarus can pounce on him.
Tartarus moves out of range as Kaburagi strikes.
Tartarus lands a jab to Kaburagi's midsection.#T1#
Tartarus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tartarus is looking to clinch but Kaburagi is avoiding it.
Tartarus misses with a wild body shot.
Kaburagi tries to counter with a clinch but Tartarus shakes him off and moves away.
Donk. Tartarus catches Kaburagi right on the button with a cross.
Tartarus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tartarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaburagi is just out of range.
Kaburagi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tartarus thows a leg kick but Kaburagi checks it #TD2#
so Kaburagi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Tartarus pushes Kaburagi off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Kaburagi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tartarus to score with a decent uppercut.#T2##TD2#
Kaburagi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Tartarus manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kaburagi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tartarus lands with a short shot to the head.
Tartarus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaburagi has Tartarus pressed against the cage, preventing Tartarus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tartarus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tartarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaburagi controls his hands.
Tartarus has a couple of punches blocked by Kaburagi.
Kaburagi wants a takedown.
Tartarus tries to work over Kaburagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaburagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tartarus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uriel Tartarus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Kaburagi.
Tartarus cracks Kaburagi with a good jab.
Tartarus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaburagi can do to turn this around?#T3#
Tartarus misses with a kick to the body.
Tartarus misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Kaburagi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaburagi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaburagi as Tartarus tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Kaburagi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tartarus is trying to keep an underhook but Kaburagi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tartarus is staying active underneath Kaburagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tartarus wants to get back to his feet.
Kaburagi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tartarus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tartarus tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Tartarus is staying active underneath Kaburagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tartarus wants to improve his position but Kaburagi is controlling well.
Kaburagi controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaburagi swings for the body but Tartarus moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Tartarus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kaburagi moves in looking to clinch but Tartarus pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Tartarus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaburagi avoids the body shot from Tartarus.
Kaburagi has his takedown stuffed
and Tartarus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaburagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartarus.
Tartarus scores with a hook to the body. Kaburagi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tartarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaburagi manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus lands a jab to the nose.
Tartarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaburagi is just out of range.
Kaburagi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tartarus counters with a low kick, right behind Kaburagi 's knee.
Tartarus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Kaburagi misses with a hook
and Tartarus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaburagi misses with a leg kick
and Tartarus counters with a nice leg kick.
Tartarus is looking to wear down Kaburagi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kaburagi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Uriel Tartarus is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaburagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaburagi catches Tartarus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tartarus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tartarus misses with a wild body shot.
Kaburagi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tartarus defends it well.
Tartarus lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kaburagi backs up against the cage.
Tartarus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaburagi misses with a takedown attempt
letting Tartarus counter with a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tartarus!
Tartarus is trying to escape the position but Kaburagi is controlling the position.
Kaburagi working away.
Tartarus sneaks back into half guard.
Tartarus won't allow Kaburagi to pass to mount.
Tartarus is staying active underneath Kaburagi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kaburagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tartarus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaburagi trying to control the pace. #T3#
Kaburagi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartarus trying to control from the bottom.
Tartarus tries to kick Kaburagi off but Kaburagi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Uriel Tartarus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaburagi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tartarus is looking to control Kaburagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tartarus avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaburagi defending well as Tartarus loads up on a big left hand.
Tartarus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akira Kaburagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tartarus throws a body punch but Kaburagi moves out of range.
Kaburagi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kaburagi cracks Tartarus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaburagi lands a jab to the nose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tartarus.
Kaburagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Kaburagi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tartarus doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Tartarus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tartarus defending well as Kaburagi loads up on a big left hand.
Kaburagi misses with a jab to the body
and Tartarus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tartarus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tartarus throws a leg kick which misses Kaburagi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaburagi tries to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: HFC Fight Night 6
Date: Feb 07, 2023

#R1#
Kaburagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaburagi slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Kaburagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kaburagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Kaburagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaburagi sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kaburagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kaburagi tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaburagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2##SUB#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Kaburagi is in no mood to give up.
Kaburagi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kaburagi wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Kaburagi keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Kaburagi moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Kaburagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kaburagi is trying to keep Johnson in close. #SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Kaburagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaburagi manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Kaburagi's guard.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaburagi's head.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaburagi has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaburagi controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Kaburagi working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily. #T4#
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaburagi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaburagi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaburagi is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaburagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaburagi, not yet.
Kaburagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson distracts Kaburagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kaburagi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Kaburagi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Kaburagi counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that. #SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaburagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaburagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaburagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Kaburagi in close. #T1##SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaburagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaburagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Kaburagi with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaburagi defends it easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaburagi wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Kaburagi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaburagi looking to pass the guard.
Kaburagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Kaburagi moves into the clinch.#T3##TD2#
Kaburagi lands a takedown into guard.
Kaburagi is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kaburagi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Kaburagi tries to pass.
Kaburagi connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson looking to control.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T4#
Kaburagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaburagi.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Damien Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaburagi is looking to advance position but Johnson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Kaburagi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kaburagi manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Kaburagi is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kaburagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaburagi's waist but Kaburagi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Kaburagi feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Kaburagi clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Kaburagi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control here. #SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kaburagi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Johnson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Johnson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Kaburagi keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaburagi wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Kaburagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaburagi is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kaburagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaburagi is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Kaburagi pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaburagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kaburagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kaburagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaburagi postures up.
Kaburagi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaburagi is controlling the pace. #T3#
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Kaburagi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Johnson reverses the position - he's now on top in Kaburagi's guard. #SUB2#
Kaburagi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Johnson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kaburagi's body to avoid the submission. Kaburagi has instead reached around Johnson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kaburagi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akira Kaburagi!

Event: TFL:2 Calamari Vs Griggs
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Cucuy throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Kaburagi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kaburagi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaburagi wants to control from the top but Cucuy keeps moving.
Kaburagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cucuy is keeping the position for now.
Kaburagi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kaburagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cucuy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaburagi stopping the sweep attempt from Cucuy.#T1#
Cucuy wants to control but Kaburagi passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaburagi controlling the action here.
Kaburagi wants to pass to mount but Cucuy is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaburagi stalling.
Cucuy tries to get to full guard but Kaburagi has control of the leg. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaburagi not doing much here.
Kaburagi'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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Kaburagi is trying to work for a kimura but Cucuy is defending well.
Kaburagi is controlling the pace.
Cucuy is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kaburagi uses his free foot to push down on Cucuy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cucuy.
Kaburagi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kaburagi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cucuy's face. #SUB#
Kaburagi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cucuy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cucuy shrugs it off.
Kaburagi with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Cucuy is rocked!
Kaburagi controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaburagi moves to the back position. #T4##SUB#
Kaburagi is working for a rear naked choke. Cucuy is not defending it well and Kaburagi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Cucuy refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Cucuy's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Akira Kaburagi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2022

#R1#
Hammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaburagi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rick Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaburagi avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Kaburagi avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Kaburagi avoids the head kick by Hammer.
Hammer throws a sloppy head kick and Kaburagi moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Kaburagi has managed to clinch.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Kaburagi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaburagi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammer. #TD2#
Kaburagi jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaburagi looking for a triangle here. Hammer is fighting it but it looks tight! Kaburagi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hammer is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Akira Kaburagi!

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