Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson lands an overhand right.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Joon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson slips a straight right by Joon.
Joon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joon misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Joon misses.
Hopson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopson's head.
Hopson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopson.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Joon.
Joon lands with a nice body punch.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Joon lands a jab to Hopson's midsection.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopson misses the target.
Joon looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
Joon lands with a hook. Hopson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joon swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Hopson.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joon lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joon.
Joon slips under a jab from Hopson.
Hopson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Nice body punch from Joon. #T2#
Hopson tries to move into range but Joon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Joon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopson's head backwards.
Hopson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hopson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joon at a distance.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joon.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Joon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Hopson just misses with a punch to the body.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Joon throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson slips a jab from Joon.
Hopson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopson. That snapped Joon's head back.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Hopson slips under a jab from Joon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Joon throws an off balance right hand
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joon lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Joon misses with a body shot
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mae Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Joon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Hopson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joon throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Joon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joon.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Joon.
Hopson throwing a counter right hand but Joon manages to avoid it.
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
Hopson is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson scores with a sloppy right hand. Joon should have avoided that one.
Joon loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Joon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joon lands a head shot.
Donk. Joon catches Hopson right on the button with a cross.
Joon throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
It looked like Hopson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joon.
A cross from Joon lands.
Joon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Joon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
Joon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopson slips under a jab.
Joon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joon avoids the body shot from Hopson.
Joon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Joon.
Joon throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
Joon moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Joon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson needs to keep his hands up - Joon had a free shot at his head there.
Hopson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopson. Hopson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joon throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Mae Joon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joon misses with a body shot
and Hopson counters with a right hand to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hopson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
Hopson misses with an uppercut
and Joon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hopson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Joon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Joon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopson doesn't seem phased though.
Joon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopson connects with the punch.
Hopson cracks a nice hook into Joon's ribs.
Joon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopson at a distance.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Hopson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joon throws a big shot that misses.
Joon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joon cracks Hopson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joon misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon connects with a body shot that sends Hopson's belly button to the back.#T3#
Hopson lands a slapping body shot.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Hopson saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Joon.
Hopson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopson swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Joon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Hopson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Joon saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Joon throws an off balance right hand
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson connects with a looping right hand.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hopson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joon with a hook.
Hopson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joon to score with a decent uppercut.
Joon misses with a body shot
and Hopson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joon misses with an uppercut
and Hopson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopson slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hopson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jesse-James Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon misses with a hook
and Hopson counters with a straight right hand.
Joon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Joon.
Joon misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hopson there.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson.
Joon cracks a nice hook into Hopson's ribs.
Hopson throws a body punch but Joon moves out of range.
Hopson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joon looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
Hopson slips a jab from Joon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joon slips under a jab.#T1#
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Joon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joon throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Joon stuns Hopson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopson drops his hands momentarily and Joon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopson misses the target.
Joon lands a head shot.
Hopson stuns Joon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Joon's shoulder, as Joon tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Joon takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Joon avoids the body shot from Hopson.
Joon scores with a nice head shot.
Hopson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joon swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joon lands with a straight right. Hopson didn't see that one coming.
Hopson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joon manages to avoid it.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Joon. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Hopson lands.#T3#
Joon lunges at Hopson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopson's hand.
Joon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopson. Hopson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
Hopson jabs Joon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopson. That snapped Joon's head back.
Joon misses with a hook
and Hopson counters with a left to the body.
Joon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopson counters with a stiff right hand.
Joon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Joon is rocked!
Joon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopson finish him?
Joon scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Hopson misses.
A jab lands there for Hopson.
Joon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Joon swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Joon misses the jab.
Joon misses with an uppercut
and Hopson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF 88: Traumen vs Joon
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Traumen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traumen. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traumen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joon has time to react.
Joon moves away from the strike by Traumen.
Joon with the counter takedown but Traumen avoids it easily.
Joon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Traumen there.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Traumen finds it's way through Joon's defenses. #ROC#Joon is rocked!
Joon gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Joon tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Traumen is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Joon buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Joon!! Joon is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Traumen throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen retains his lightweight title!
Lucas Traumen 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: NYF 85: Traumen vs Garcia II
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Joon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Joon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Joon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alvarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alvarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alvarez! #REVB#
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Joon is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joon is looking to escape.
Joon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Alvarez trying to control but Joon is having none of it.
Joon is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez looking to control but Joon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Alvarez prevents Joon from getting the reversal.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Joon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alvarez jumps into side control!
Joon is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Alvarez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joon.
Ricky Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joon back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvarez.#T4#
Alvarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Joon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mae Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Joon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joon there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Joon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Alvarez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Alvarez misses with a combination #TD#
and Joon counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Joon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alvarez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Joon's guard! Nice work there by Alvarez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Joon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Joon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Joon shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Ricky Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Joon ducks under and follows up with a left that Joon also avoids with ease.
Joon attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Joon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Joon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joon to get the leverage.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez wants to stand but Joon is controlling the position.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Alvarez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Joon forces his way into half guard.
Ricky Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Joon seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Joon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Joon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#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.#SUB#
Joon is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Joon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Joon eventually gives up the hold.
Joon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Joon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Joon is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well. #SUB#
Joon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joon. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alvarez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alvarez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Joon looks to move to half guard but instead Alvarez has passed into mount! Damn!
Joon is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Joon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Alvarez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joon manages to avoid it.
Joon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez lands a front kick.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a combination #TD#
and Joon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Joon from advancing position. #T1#
Alvarez gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Joon has gone for a leg lock! Alvarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joon's guard.#REVB#
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Joon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alvarez frees his head nicely. Oh but Joon has switched to an armbar! Alvarez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night 39
Date: Aug 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Joon gets the takedown into side control.
Benzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Benzo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Joon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Joon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Benzo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Benzo is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Joon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Benzo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Benzo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Benzo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Benzo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Benzo sprawls and moves away.
Benzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Benzo tries to score with a low kick but Joon moves his leg out of the way.
Joon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ritanzo Benzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benzo looks to land a left hand but Joon moved out of range nicely.
Benzo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joon moves out of range as Benzo throws a body kick. #TD#
Joon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Benzo to the ground. Joon is now in Benzo's guard.#T2##SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon passes Benzo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Benzo is looking to improve his position.
Joon trying to pass the guard but Benzo defending well. #SUB#
Joon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Benzo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Benzo looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB#
Joon seems to be working for a kimura but Benzo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benzo defends it well. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Joon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benzo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joon. #SUB#
Benzo is defending against the submission attempts here by Joon.
Benzo pushes Joon off looking to stand but Joon dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Joon seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Joon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Benzo wants to control but Joon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benzo is looking to escape.#SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Joon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Benzo is just riding it out for now. Joon eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Joon is working for a kimura but Benzo is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Joon shoots in and gets a takedown into Benzo's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Benzo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Joon pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon working for a triangle but Benzo defends it easily. #SUB#
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Joon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Benzo stacks Joon 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 Benzo!
Joon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Benzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Benzo wants to stand but Joon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Joon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Benzo 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.
Joon keeping full guard, as Benzo tries to pass.
Benzo stopping the sweep attempt from Joon.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benzo is aware though and is defending well.
Joon has a closed guard, preventing Benzo from standing up. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Benzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Joon is retaining full guard.
Benzo wants to get up but he can't break Joon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Benzo wants to control from the top but Joon keeps moving. #SUB#
Joon working for a triangle but Benzo defends it easily. #SUB#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benzo defends it easily.#T3#
Benzo wants to control from the top but Joon keeps moving.
Benzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Benzo is posturing up here but Joon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Benzo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Benzo has to tap! Slick submission there by Joon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon!
Our winner, Mae Joon, 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: NYF 78: White vs Carter
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Garcia lands a jab to the nose.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Joon moved out of range.
Garcia misses with a straight left. #TD#
Joon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Garcia to the mat! Garcia manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Joon 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. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joon defends well.#SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Joon 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Joon is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Garcia is defending against the submission attempts here by Joon.
Garcia is pressing down on Joon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joon defends well.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Joon has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joon's guard.#REVB#
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.#SUB#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Garcia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
My spies in Final Mile inform me that Garcia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joon is looking for a sweep.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joon tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Joon manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Joon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joon is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold.
Joon is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leonardo Pancho Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Joon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
Joon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Joon shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Joon counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Joon passes into half guard. #SUB#
Joon is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Garcia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Garcia has his foot on Joon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Garcia is pulling down on Joon's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joon has Garcia in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.#SUB#
Joon working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Mae Joon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Joon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia passes Joon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Garcia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Joon is having none of it.
Joon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joon is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia is pushing down on Joon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joon is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joon wants to get back to full guard.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
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 Mae Joon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Joon fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joon's head backwards.
Joon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Joon into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mae Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Joon lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Joon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garcia dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Joon working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily. #T1#
Garcia trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Joon has an active guard here but Garcia has managed to pass into half guard.
Joon is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Joon is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joon is not content to let Garcia control the position.#SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Joon is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
Garcia controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joon is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Joon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Joon avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Joon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!#SUB#
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Joon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Joon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leonardo Pancho Garcia.
I think Garcia 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Pancho Garcia!

Event: NYF 74: Field vs Traumen II
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Joon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Hester is posturing up here but Joon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hester tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hester has to tap! Slick submission there by Joon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Hopson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joon has time to react.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
Hopson misses with a looping right.
Joon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hopson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Joon counters with a takedown into side control.
Hopson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Joon swings around for an armbar but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joon's guard.
Hopson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Joon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Joon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hopson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Joon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Hopson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Hopson is pushing down on Joon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joon is fighting to maintain full guard but Hopson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joon's coaches at Makweingdo Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hopson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Joon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joon moves into full guard. #SUB#
Joon working for a triangle but Hopson defends it easily. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a triangle but Hopson pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Joon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Joon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hopson escapes and throws Joon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Joon is looking to reverse the position.
Joon seems a little lost for a moment, as Hopson dominates the positioning.
Joon manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopson not doing much here. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hopson controlling the action here.
Hopson moves nicely into side control.
Joon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Joon's face as Hopson controls the position.
Joon tries to buck Hopson off but Hopson is having none of it.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
Joon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hopson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hopson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily.
Hopson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon tries to get to full guard but Hopson has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse-James Hopson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Joon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hopson lands a lovely overhand right.
Hopson swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
Hopson is looking to clinch but Joon is avoiding it.
Joon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joon tries to counter with a takedown but Hopson is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hopson has Joon up against the cage in a clinch.
Joon blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
Joon is trying to pull guard but Hopson has him pressed against the cage.
Joon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1##TD#
Joon pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Joon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopson stopping the sweep attempt from Joon.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a triangle but Hopson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a triangle but Hopson pushes his legs off easily.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Hopson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joon tries to get to full guard but Hopson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Hopson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hopson.#SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Hopson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Joon wants to improve his position but Hopson is controlling well. #T3#
Hopson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Joon is defending the position.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily.
Joon has hold of Hopson's hands but Hopson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joon moves into full guard. #SUB#
Joon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hopson 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 Joon.
Hopson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopson trying to control the position but Joon is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hopson takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses.
Joon tries to counter with a takedown but Hopson is quick to defend against it.
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hopson connects with a crisp jab.
Joon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joon.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Joon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hopson tries to clinch but Joon is having none of it.
Hopson looks to score with a jab to the body but Joon is just out of range.
Joon tries to counter with a takedown but Hopson is quick to defend against it.#T1##CL2#
Hopson moves into the clinch.
Hopson pushes Joon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Joon decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Joon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopson defends well.#SUB#
Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopson is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hopson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hopson has managed to get both his arms back between Joon's legs - danger averted.
Hopson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB#
Joon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hopson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Joon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopson with a nice head shot there.
Mae Joon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hopson passes Joon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Joon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hopson passes into side control!
Joon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hopson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hopson controls the position.
Joon tries to buck Hopson off but Hopson is having none of it.#T3#
Joon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hopson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Hopson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Joon is in trouble now - Hopson has advanced to mount!
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hopson controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Joon can't escape the position.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopson raining down shots from the mount!
Hopson controlling from mount.
Joon is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mae Joon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson raining down hammerfists from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse-James Hopson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopson 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
A very excited looking Jesse-James Hopson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos clobbers Joon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Santos moves out of range as Joon strikes.
Joon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joon circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Joon tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos trying to pass the guard but Joon defending well. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos controlling the action here.
Joon's coaches at Makweingdo Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Santos passes to full mount!
Santos prevents Joon from getting the reversal.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Santos there. #SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos not doing much here. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Joon with the active half guard here but Santos passes nicely into side control.
Joon seems a little lost for a moment, as Santos dominates the positioning.
Joon tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Santos controls the position.
Joon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
Joon won't allow Santos to pass to mount.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working.
Joon is looking to improve his position.
Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Santos 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. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Joon tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos passes to side control.
Joon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santos tries to bum rush Joon with a series of wild strikes but Joon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Michel Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Joon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Joon.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joon misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Joon.
Santos lands a head shot.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Santos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joon is trying to defend but Santos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos wants to control but Joon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Joon tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos working Joon over with strikes. #SUB#
Joon looking for subs from the bottom but Santos mounts him!
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Joon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Santos is landing with strikes. Joon can't take much more of this.
Joon is trying to break free.
What can Joon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is hanging on to Joon's back as he tries to escape.
Santos lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Joon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Santos.
Santos lands shots from the back.
Santos is trying to stick to Joon's back but Joon is turning into Santos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Santos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Joon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos wants to sweep here but Joon controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Santos is controlling Joon's posture.#SUB#
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Santos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Joon is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Joon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.#SUB#
Joon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joon's guard. #T4#
Santos is pressing down on Joon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joon is holding on for now.
Santos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Joon wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Santos clinches.
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Joon won't want to take too many of those.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Joon avoids the damage to the body.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Joon blocks with his arms.
Joon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Santos smiles and moves away.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
Joon tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos throws a right and a left that Joon avoids nicely.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos tries to clinch but Joon moves out of range.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Santos takes a swing at Joon's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Santos controlling the action here.
Joon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Santos seems content to control.
Joon tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joon wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Joon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Santos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Joon is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Joon tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos is taking a breather. Joon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Joon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Santos pushes past his half guard into mount!
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Joon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Joon tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.
Santos wants to control but Joon is keeping busy.
Santos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joon doesn't escape.
Santos lands punches and elbows.
Santos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Santos slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos lands strikes to the head.
Joon is in bad spot here.
Mae Joon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Michel Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joon tries to roll but Santos sticks to his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
Michel Santos 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: NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Tijhoff instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tijhoff pulls Joon into guard. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Joon 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. #SUB#
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Joon defends it easily.
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tijhoff working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tijhoff keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Joon 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. #T1##SUB2#
Joon 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. #SUB#
Tijhoff is looking for a triangle but Joon pushes his legs off easily.
Tijhoff controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Joon defends it easily.
Tijhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tijhoff trying to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tijhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tijhoff keeping full guard, as Joon tries to pass. #SUB#
Tijhoff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joon defends it easily.
Joon tries to free his leg and advance position but Tijhoff is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Joon 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. #T3##SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon advances to half guard.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom.
Joon wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is defending well.
Tijhoff wants to control but Joon is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Joon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Joon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tijhoff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joon. #SUB2#
Joon seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Joon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tijhoff is just riding it out for now. Joon eventually gives up the hold.
Tijhoff wants to control but Joon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Joon is trying to work for a kimura but Tijhoff is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tijhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tijhoff steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Tijhoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
Mae Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tijhoff defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tijhoff trying to control the position but Joon is working away.
Joon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Joon is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
Tijhoff drops an elbow to the side of Joon's head. #T1##SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tijhoff pulls his head out easily.
Tijhoff slows the pace down in half guard.
Joon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tijhoff scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tijhoff pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joon wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well. #SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Tijhoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB2#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tijhoff pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Joon with the active half guard here but Tijhoff passes nicely into side control.
Tijhoff just content to control the position.
Joon is trying to get back to half guard.
Joon is still trying to improve position.
Tijhoff happy to just control the position for now.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tijhoff gets to mount! Joon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Joon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tijhoff content just to control the position here.
Joon working to try and regain half guard.
Tijhoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tijhoff trying to control but Joon is having none of it.
Joon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tijhoff has the hooks in. Joon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Tijhoff tightening his grip on Joon, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Joon 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 Tijhoff gets his way!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tijhoff controlling the positon.#SUB#
Tijhoff looking to break Joon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tijhoff will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tijhoff has the hooks in. Joon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tijhoff working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Joon tries to roll but Tijhoff sticks to his back.
Joon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaas Jan Tijhoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Joon throws a hook but Tijhoff avoids it easily.
Tijhoff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joon sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Tijhoff closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Tijhoff pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tijhoff looking for a guillotine here but Joon defends easily. #SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Joon 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. #T1#
Joon advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Tijhoff trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Joon is looking for a kimura but Tijhoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joon to get the leverage.
Tijhoff is trying is best to control the position here.
Tijhoff makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tijhoff.
Joon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard. #SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard. #SUB2#
Joon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Joon 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.
Joon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tijhoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Tijhoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tijhoff passes into side control.
Tijhoff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tijhoff gets to mount! Joon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tijhoff controlling from mount. #T4#
Joon is looking to improve his position but Tijhoff isn't that keen on the idea.
Tijhoff tries to control but Joon wriggling away.
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joon has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Tijhoff working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tijhoff doesn't have the hooks in and Joon manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joon wants to pass the guard but Tijhoff is keeping the position.
Tijhoff trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaas Jan Tijhoff clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Joon throws the left hand but Tijhoff avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Tijhoff.
Tijhoff defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Tijhoff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tijhoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon scores with a nice right hand.
Joon misses with a left hand #TD#
and Tijhoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joon won't be happy with that.
Joon gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Tijhoff is working for a kimura but Joon is defending it quite comfortably.
Joon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tijhoff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Tijhoff tries to pass to full mount but Joon defends it. #SUB2#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Tijhoff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Joon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Joon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Tijhoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tijhoff manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Tijhoff's guard. #SUB2#
Joon 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.
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joon stands and throws Tijhoff's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Joon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tijhoff is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joon off and has taken his back!#T3#
I really don't envy Joon right now.
Joon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tijhoff.
Joon tries to break free.
Joon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joon tries to escape the position.
Tijhoff controls the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tijhoff is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Joon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Joon is trying to break free.
Joon keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Tijhoff is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joon tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaas Jan Tijhoff had his way with Mae Joon in that round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Joon throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Tijhoff counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Joon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tijhoff stacks Joon 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 Tijhoff!
Tijhoff trying to control the position but Joon is working away.
Joon is trying to work for a sweep but Tijhoff has mounted him!
Joon is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Joon wants to escape the position.
Joon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tijhoff's guard. Nice work there by Joon.
Tijhoff controls Joon momentarily but Joon frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Tijhoff has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joon doesn't defend quickly enough and Tijhoff has managed to lock this one up! Can Joon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tijhoff on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Klaas Jan Tijhoff!
Klaas Jan Tijhoff retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klaas Jan Tijhoff thanked Nevermore Clothing Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Preston enables Joon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Preston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Joon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Preston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Joon has Preston in his guard.#REVB#
Preston wants to control from the top but Joon keeps moving. #SUB#
Joon has his foot on Preston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Preston works his way back into a safe position though.
Preston wants to get up but he can't break Joon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Preston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joon is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Joon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Preston uses it to pass to side control.
Joon's coaches at Makweingdo Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Joon is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Joon is not content to let Preston control the position.
Joon is trying to get back to half guard.
Joon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Joon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Preston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Preston trying to control the action but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon manages to get to full guard. #T2#
Preston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Joon is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Preston has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Joon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Preston is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Joon pulls down on the head and he's put Preston to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ribeiro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Joon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ribeiro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ribeiro looking to control but Joon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joon looks a forlorn figure.
Joon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Joon is trying desperately to improve position.
Joon is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Joon is working to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro content just to control the position here.
Joon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribeiro lands a nice short elbow.
Joon trying to get back to full guard but Ribeiro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Joon is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joon can't escape the position.
Ribeiro with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro tries to control but Joon wriggling away.
Joon tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.#T4#
Ribeiro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ribeiro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Joon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working.
Ribeiro lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Joon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ribeiro is tapping! Great win for Joon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Joon is trying to pull guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peterson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joon is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mae Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Joon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Joon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Peterson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peterson trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon 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.#SUB#
Joon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Peterson frees his head nicely. Oh but Joon has switched to an armbar! Peterson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mae Joon!
Our winner, Mae Joon, 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: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1##TD#
Joon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joon lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pettersson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pettersson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Joon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pettersson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pettersson passes into side control.
Pettersson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
Joon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pettersson off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Joon sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pettersson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mae Joon!
Our winner, Mae Joon, 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: SPPS Evolution 1
Date: Nov 10, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hester tries to sprawl but Joon drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Joon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hester is trying to stand up here but Joon is controlling him well.
Joon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Joon seems to be working for a kimura but Hester defends the submission attempt.
Hester is trying to stand. #SUB#
Hester is defending against the submission attempts here by Joon. #SUB#
Joon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hester defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hester sees it coming and defends easily.
Hester pushes Joon off looking to stand but Joon dives back in and keeps control. #T1##SUB#
Hester is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Joon has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Hester is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPFT #11
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
De Rossi scores with a sloppy right hand. Joon should have avoided that one.
De Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Joon moves out of range easily. #TD#
Joon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Rossi to the ground. Joon is now in De Rossi's guard.#SUB#
Joon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joon won't allow De Rossi to sweep him here.
De Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Rossi seems keen to control Joon's posture.#SUB#
Joon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Rossi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joon, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Joon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! De Rossi has his hands clasped together but Joon extends and breaks De Rossi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Joon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon!
Our winner, Mae Joon, 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.
Giuseppe De Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.

Event: SPFT #7
Date: Aug 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Joon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manchester on his heels. He'll look to pass Manchester's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Joon 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.
Manchester looking to control. #SUB#
Joon drops back looking for a leg! Manchester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manchester manages to kick Joon off! Joon jumps back into Manchester's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Joon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Manchester is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPFT #3
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Hoodwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
so Joon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoodwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Joon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoodwell, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Joon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Joon swings around for an armbar but Hoodwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joon's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hoodwell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Joon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hoodwell is looking to defend but Joon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hoodwell! Joon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hoodwell taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPFT #1
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk slips a straight right by Joon.
Joon cracks Hawk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Hawk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joon throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a takedown into side control.
Joon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hawk throwing shots but Joon is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk is trying to work for a kimura but Joon is defending well.
Joon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hawk is looking to advance position but Joon won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hawk. #SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.
Joon taking some punishment here, with Hawk in his half guard. #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.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk wants to work for an arm triangle but Joon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk is working for a kimura but Joon is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions off his back.
Hawk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joon! #T3##SUB2#
Hawk is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Hawk is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joon is surviving well by controlling Hawk's body position as best he can.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Joon is having none of it. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Joon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawk.
Joon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Joon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Joon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hawk seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hawk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hawk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Joon misses with a body shot
and Hawk counters with a series of strikes. Joon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joon pinned against the cage. Joon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joon throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk slips a straight right by Joon.
Hawk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joon misses with a hook #TD2#
and Hawk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Joon working for a triangle but Hawk defends it easily. #SUB#
Joon looking for a guillotine here but Hawk defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Joon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hawk defends well.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Joon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Joon is keeping the position.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hawk avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Joon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Joon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hawk is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hawk is posturing up here but Joon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hawk tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hawk has to tap! Slick submission there by Joon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mae Joon!
A very excited looking Mae Joon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Griggs Vs Khan
Date: Jun 28, 2023

#R1#
Neich slips a jab from Joon.
Joon slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Joon misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Neich misses.
Joon staying out of range there.
Neich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Joon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Neich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
Neich slips under a jab.
Joon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Neich dodges the punch combination from Joon.
Neich lands a jab to Joon's midsection.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Neich is just out of range.
Neich slips under a jab.
Joon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joon takes a swing at Neich's ribcage but misses.
Neich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Neich slips under a jab.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Neich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Joon momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Joon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Neich connects with the punch.
Neich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neich lands a body shot.
Neich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joon throws a lazy right hand but Neich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neich.
Neich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neich connects with a body shot that sends Joon's belly button to the back.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neich scores with a nice strike.
Joon moves away from the strike by Neich.
Neich looks to score with a jab to the body but Joon is just out of range.
Neich lands with a nice combination. Joon backs away looking to recover.
Neich slips under a jab.
Neich digs a good hook to Joon's body.
A big right from Joon misses. #T2#
Joon slips under a jab from Neich.
Joon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Neich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Joon.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joon misses with a hook.
Joon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Neich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Joon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Neich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Neich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joon.
A big right from Joon misses.
Joon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joon.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neich.
Joon throws a nice looking combination but Neich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neich! But no joy.
Joon throws a hook but Neich avoids it easily.
Joon throws a hook to the side of Neich's head but Neich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joon swings for the body but Neich moves out of range.
Neich is looking for the big counter here.
Joon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Neich.
Joon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neich.
Joon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Joon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neich lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neich.
Neich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neich staying out of range there.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Joon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joon throws a right hand that Neich ducks under and follows up with a left that Neich also avoids with ease.
Joon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Neich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joon misses the jab.
Joon throws a jab when Neich was well out of range.
Joon misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Joon misses.
Joon misses with a wild body shot.
Neich feints a jab promting Joon to slip. Neich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Joon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Neich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
Neich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Joon eats them both and turns towards Neich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Joon is rocked!#T4#
Neich lands with an uppercut that bounces Joon off the ropes and back into range.
Oh Joon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neich tests Joon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neich scores with a big combo that sends Joon crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Joon flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Neich jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lester Neich!
An out of breath Lester Neich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ALLSTAR KT: Ryan Vs Loke
Date: Jun 05, 2023

#R1#
Joon throws out a loose jab but Alma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been hearing reports that Alma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Alma is looking to land body kicks.
Alma is looking to land body kicks.
Joon throws a hook to the side of Alma's head but Alma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alma wants to clinch.
Joon's corner calls for a 1-2. Joon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon tries to bum rush Alma with a series of wild strikes but Alma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
Alma tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Joon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Joon.
Alma wants to clinch.
Mae Joon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alma tries to clinch up but Joon circles away and keeps his distance.
Alma ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Joon connects with the punch.
Mae Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joon.
Joon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alma moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joon.
Joon lunges at Alma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alma's hand.
Joon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alma had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice defenses there by Alma.
Joon misses the jab.
Alma moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Joon.
Alma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joon cracks Alma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Joon lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Alma clinches with his opponent.
Joon blocks an uppercut.
Alma blocks the elbow strike.
Joon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Joon fails to land.
Alma prevents a body shot from Joon. #T3##BC#
Alma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon throws a body punch but Alma moves out of range.
Alma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alma scrambles back to his feet.
Joon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Alma.
Joon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alma momentarily.
Alma walks into a stiff left hand from Joon.
Alma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Joon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Alma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joon connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Alma clinches with his opponent.
Alma avoiding damage as Joon throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alma blocks an uppercut.
Joon misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Alma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Alma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Joon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alma misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
Joon throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Alma moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alma.
Joon lands with a short shot to the head.
Joon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joon.
Joon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Alma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joon lands with a hook. Alma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Alma clinches.
Alma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Alma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Alma darts in and clinches Joon up against the ropes.
Alma blocks an uppercut.
Joon throws a punch but it's blocked by Alma. #BC#
Alma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Joon misses.
Joon scores with a nice strike.
Alma darts in trying to clinch
and Joon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Alma takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Alma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alma is looking to clinch.
Joon takes a swing at Alma's ribcage but misses.
Joon lands a lovely overhand right.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alma.
Joon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alma moves in looking to clinch but Joon pushes him off.
Joon throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Alma counters by moving into the clinch.
Joon misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Alma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alma throws the left hand but Joon avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Alma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joon throws a series of strikes that have Alma backpedaling.
Fat Alma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joon scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alma needs to keep his hands up - Joon had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alma ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Alma slips under a jab from Joon.
Alma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mae Joon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alma fails to land with a series of punches.
Joon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Joon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Alma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joon swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Joon throws a lazy right hand but Alma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joon dips to his left and cracks Alma with an uppercut!
Alma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alma moves out of range of the strikes.
Alma tries to counter by clinching up but Joon breaks away and moves out of range.
Alma tries to clinch up.
Joon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joon throws the left hand but Alma avoids the punch easily.
Joon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alma is looking for a counter combo.
Alma misses with a series of wild punches.
Alma moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon lands a nice shot that snaps Alma's head back.
Joon misses with a straight right.
Joon throws a lazy right hand but Alma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alma misses with a few strikes there.
Joon misses with a looping right.
Alma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Joon jabs Alma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joon slips a jab from Alma.
A bone on bone clash there as Joon blocks the leg kick.
Joon throws a right hand that Alma ducks under and follows up with a left that Alma also avoids with ease.
Joon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joon looks to land a right hand but Alma moved out of range.
A big left from Joon misses.
Joon slips a jab and a cross from Alma.
Joon throws a series of strikes that have Alma backpedaling.
Alma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joon to score with a decent uppercut.
Joon dodges the punch combination from Alma.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon avoids the head kick by Alma.
Alma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Joon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Joon avoids the head kick by Alma.
Alma ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Joon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alma tries to close the distance and clinch but Joon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joon slips under a jab from Alma.
Joon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Alma with a body shot.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Alma saw that one coming.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Alma saw that one coming.
Alma tries to clinch up.
Alma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joon.
Joon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alma throws a big counter combination but Joon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Joon misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Joon scores with a punch to the head.
Joon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alma.
Alma is looking to clinch.
Joon tests Alma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joon.
Alma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Alma is just out of range.
Alma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Joon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Alma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joon looks to land a combination but Alma avoids it well.
Alma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Alma clinches with his opponent.
Joon struggles to land a body shot inside as Alma controls his hands. #BC#
Alma breaks the clinch.
Alma fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
Alma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Joon with a hook.
Joon lands with a hook. Alma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Alma has managed to clinch.
Joon tries to throw a body punch but Alma avoids it by throwing Joon back against the ropes.
Joon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Alma manages to break the clinch.
Joon throws a body punch but Alma moves out of range.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Alma quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Alma slips a jab from Joon.
Joon misses with a body shot.
Joon scores with a body shot.
Alma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alma scrambles back to his feet.
Joon lands a nice shot that snaps Alma's head back.
Alma throws a body kick that misses
and Joon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alma staying out of range there.
Joon throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Joon tries to keep at a distance but Alma has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joon struggles to land a body shot inside as Alma controls his hands.
Joon avoids a wild elbow strike from Alma.
Alma misses with a knee strike.
Alma misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Alma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alma slips under a jab.
Alma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alma is looking to clinch but Joon is avoiding it.
Joon lands a body shot.
Joon misses the jab.
Joon lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Alma wants to clinch up but Joon keeps it at a distance.
Alma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joon jabs at Alma's body.
Alma looks to score with a jab to the body but Joon is just out of range.
Joon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Joon lands with a cross.
A left lands for Joon.
Joon slips under a jab.
No joy there for Joon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alma ducks right into an uppercut from Joon.
Joon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Joon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alma walks into a left hand.
Alma avoids the body shot from Joon.
Alma is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Alma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joon throws a series of punches but Alma moves out of range.
Joon tests Alma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joon thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Alma clinches up against the ropes.
Alma blocks an elbow strike from Joon.
Joon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alma blocks an elbow strike from Joon.
Alma tries to land a knee to the head but Joon blocks with his arms.
Joon prevents a body shot from Alma.
Alma blocks an elbow strike.
Alma has a couple of punches blocked by Joon.
Alma taking a breather. #BC#
Alma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fat Alma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mae Joon!
A relieved looking Mae Joon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Fat Alma was interviewed post fight and said 'Follow me on TikTok fatalma '.

Event: SSG 139 Hlervu vs Maximus
Date: Apr 30, 2023

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20 yrs
140 lbs

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18 yrs
145 lbs