Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 04, 2023

#R1#
Kyoraku punishes Sari's body with a nice straight punch.
Kyoraku looks to land a right hand but Sari moved out of range.
Kyoraku missing with a left hand there. Sari was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyoraku lands with a straight right. Sari didn't see that one coming.
Kyoraku misses with an uppercut.
Sari feints the counter takedown.
Sari slips a jab and a cross from Kyoraku.
Sari missing with a left hand there. Kyoraku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyoraku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sari needs to keep his hands up - Kyoraku had a free shot at his head there.
Kyoraku with a nice cross.
Kyoraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sari moves away.
Sari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kyoraku takes a swing at Sari's ribcage but misses.
Sari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kyoraku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kyoraku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sari doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyoraku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoraku lands with a straight right. Sari didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Sari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoraku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sari under the eye.
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sari needs to keep his hands up - Kyoraku had a free shot at his head there.
Kyoraku pounces like a tiger and cracks Sari with a vicious hook! Sari is down but not out! Kyoraku follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shunsui Kyoraku!
A victorious Shunsui Kyoraku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Sari stuffs the takedown attempt from Jassim. Jassim gets slowly back to his feet.
Jassim doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Sari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jassim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jassim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jassim wants to control but Sari is keeping busy.
Jassim wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jassim tries to roll over but Sari keeps him under control.#T1#
Jassim is trying to maintain the position but Sari is very close to passing his half guard.
Sari stalling.
Jassim wants to get back to full guard.
Jassim is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sari is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jassim defends it well.
Jassim tries to get to full guard but Sari has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sari is working for a kimura but Jassim is defending it quite comfortably.
Jassim is pressing down on Sari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Jassim has his foot on Sari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sari works his way back into a safe position though.
Jassim trying to control the position.
Sari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Jassim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sari to the ground. Jassim is now in Sari's guard.
Jassim looking to pass the guard.
Sari working a defensive guard here.
Jassim looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Jassim trying to control the position from guard on top but Sari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sari keeping full guard, as Jassim tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jassim is looking to advance position but Sari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari controlling from mount.
Sari manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jassim to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jassim has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Sari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sari is looking to work some ground and pound but Jassim has wrist control.
Sari wants to control from the top but Jassim keeps moving.
Batara Sari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jassim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jassim wants to sweep here but Sari controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari wants to control from the top but Jassim keeps moving.
Jassim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sari landing with the ground and pound.
Sari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jassim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jassim trying to keep a closed guard but Sari is proving a slippery customer.
Jassim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sari stands up over Jassim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jassim keeping moving, preventing Sari from controlling successfully.
Jassim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sari manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Jassim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sari is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Jassim trying to control but Sari is working from the bottom.
Jassim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sari is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sari lands with an uppercut that bounces Jassim off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Mo Jassim has been cut.#T3#
Sari thuds a left hand into Jassim's body.
Sari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jassim tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sari defends well and Jassim ends up having to push Sari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sari tries to break the clinch but Jassim is controlling the position.
Sari is looking to control Jassim's arms but Jassim gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sari has his back to the cage.
Sari struggles to land a body shot inside as Jassim controls his hands.
Sari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jassim is keeping busy.#TD#
Jassim gets control of Sari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jassim will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sari looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Sari trying to control the position from guard on top but Jassim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jassim looking for a sweep. Not yet Jassim, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari wants to pass the guard but Jassim is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mo Jassim's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jassim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sari avoids it really well and circles away.
Sari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jassim defends it well.
Jassim shoots in looking for a takedown. Sari tries to sprawl out of it but Jassim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jassim misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sari to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Jassim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jassim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sari counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jassim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sari shoots in looking for a takedown. Jassim tries to sprawl out of it but Sari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jassim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jassim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Sari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jassim circles away.
Jassim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sari swivels and escapes.
Sari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sari content to control rather than advance.
Sari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jassim wants to improve his position but Sari is controlling well. #T3#
Sari is trying to control. Jassim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jassim is looking to get back to full guard here but Sari has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Sari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jassim has escaped the position, nice work there.
Batara Sari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Sari tries for a kimura but Jassim is defending well. #SUB2#
Sari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jassim is trying to improve his position.
Sari moves into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari prevents Jassim from getting the reversal.
Mo Jassim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jassim looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Batara Sari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sari 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Batara Sari!

Batara Sari wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Batara Sari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Sari blocks a head kick by Schmeichel.
Sari moves out of range of the body kick from Schmeichel.
Sari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Sari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schmeichel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Sari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schmeichel did well to prevent Sari getting side control.
Schmeichel is trying to escape back to his feet but Sari uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Sari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmeichel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schmeichel wants to control but Sari postures up.
Sari is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Schmeichel tries to bench press Sari off him but Sari keeps the position.
Schmeichel can't do much from the bottom here.
Sari controls the position.
Sari working away.
Sari takes a little break here. Schmeichel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schmeichel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sari is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeichel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sari controls his leg.
Sari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sari.
Schmeichel wants to stand and escape but instead Sari has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Schmeichel looking to control. #T3#
Sari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeichel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Sari might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schmeichel is trying to control the position but Sari postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schmeichel being controlled here, momentarily.
Schmeichel controlling Sari's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeichel throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Sari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Sari - just one landing.
Schmeichel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schmeichel throws a body kick that misses.
Schmeichel tries a head kick but it misses.
Sari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bjarne Schmeichel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Schmeichel tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmeichel is looking to chop away at Sari's legs.
Sari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schmeichel lands with a kick to the temple. Sari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schmeichel throws a head kick but Sari moves out of range.
Schmeichel lands a high kick!
Sari lands with an overhand left.
Schmeichel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sari's head.
Schmeichel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sari can do to turn this around?
Schmeichel throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD2#
Sari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schmeichel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sari passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmeichel is trying to control Sari's posture but Sari avoids it. #T1#
Sari scoring with punches from side control.
Sari in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Schmeichel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Sari takes a little break here. Schmeichel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schmeichel is looking to reverse the position.
Schmeichel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schmeichel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sari's best efforts.
Batara Sari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sari performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schmeichel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmeichel throws a leg kick but Sari moved away.
Schmeichel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sari.
Schmeichel lands a nice looking body kick.
Sari blocks a head kick by Schmeichel.
Sari throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmeichel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sari connects with a body shot.
Schmeichel misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Sari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schmeichel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schmeichel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sari manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Batara Sari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Schmeichel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Sari.
A head kick misses from Schmeichel. #TD2#
Sari gets a double leg takedown into Schmeichel's guard.
Sari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sari postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari is pushing down on Schmeichel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmeichel is fighting to maintain full guard but Sari has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Sari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schmeichel trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sari scores with a jab. Schmeichel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sari throws a right hand that Schmeichel ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmeichel also avoids with ease.
Schmeichel misses with a head kick.
Sari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Schmeichel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schmeichel tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmeichel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bjarne Schmeichel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sari throws a series of punches but Schmeichel moves out of range.
Schmeichel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Schmeichel throws a leg kick but Sari checks it.
Schmeichel scores with a leg kick.
Schmeichel throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Sari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schmeichel won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sari working the head with strikes.
Sari staying calm.
Let's hope that Sari 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Batara Sari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
More stalling from Sari.
Schmeichel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#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.
Sari controlling the pace for now.
Bjarne Schmeichel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schmeichel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sari controlling his opponent.
Schmeichel gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmeichel tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Batara Sari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sari 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Batara Sari!

Batara Sari wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Batara Sari stared into the camera and said 'I want my shot at the 205 belt next!! Im the best middleweight out here by far and I need a challenge!'.

Event: KIFC 92
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Sari throws out a loose jab but Momomoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batara Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Momomoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sari somewhat.
Sari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Momomoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Sari lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Sari misses.
Momomoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Sari misses.
Sari just misses with a punch to the body.
Sari looks to score with a jab to the body but Momomoto is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari misses with a lunging right hand
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Momomoto walks into a left hand.
Sari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Momomoto avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Sari shoots in looking for a takedown but Momomoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momomoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Sari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Sari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sari throws a body punch but Momomoto moves out of range.
Momomoto misses with a hook to the body
and Momomoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Sari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sari.
Sari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sari doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Momomoto counter with a right hand.
Sari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Momomoto scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Sari is rocked!#T2#
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!
Sari tries to get into range but Momomoto steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sari! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Momomoto scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto is the new middleweight champion!
Riku Momomoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 83
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sari looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson cracks Sari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sari tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Sari takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sari.
Thompson drops his hands momentarily and Sari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thompson throws the left hand but Sari avoids the punch easily.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Sari ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thompson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to buck Sari off but Sari is having none of it.
Thompson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thompson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sari manages to pass to side control. #T1#
Thompson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Sari is working to tighten his grip on Thompson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thompson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sari is really squeezing tight and eventually Thompson passes out! Sari breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Batara Sari!
Batara Sari is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Batara Sari said 'I'm the first two time 185lb champ here at KIFC and I want to be the first two division champ as well! If it's Kovacheckers or that Geezer who comes out with the belt I want next!'.
The defeated David Thompson had this to say: 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'.

Event: KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Goldberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sari to the ground. Goldberg is now in Sari's guard.
Sari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sari wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sari holds on and takes a little breather.
Goldberg is looking to advance position but Sari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sari content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sari working for a guillotine from mount but Goldberg is in no mood to give up.
Goldberg tries to reverse the position but Sari maintains control.#T1#
Goldberg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Goldberg trying to control here.
Sari wants to pass the guard but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Sari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goldberg wants to sweep but Sari has passed to side control!
Sari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working.
Goldberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Goldberg regains half guard.
Sari tries to pass to full mount but Goldberg defends it.
Goldberg trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sari trying to control from half guard but Goldberg is working away.
Goldberg is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldberg is in trouble now - Sari has advanced to mount!
Goldberg can't escape the position.
Goldberg tries to lock up and control but Sari gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Goldberg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goldberg wants to control but Sari is having none of it.#T4#
Sari lands a heavy elbow.
Goldberg is working to get back to half guard.
Sari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Sari has a good base and remains in mount.
Sari with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.
Goldberg is looking to improve his position but Sari isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg is looking to control Sari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goldberg avoid being mounted?
Goldberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goldberg wants to control but Sari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Sari, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Sari passes into side control, despite Goldberg's attempt to control the position.
Sari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goldberg keeps working.
Sari lands a nice forearm strike.
Sari taking a breather here. #SUB#
Sari is trying to get an arm triangle but Goldberg is defending well.
Goldberg struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goldberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Goldberg gets full guard.
Goldberg is pulling down on Sari's head to control his posture.
Sari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sari scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sari postures up in Goldberg's guard and throws a big left but Goldberg blocks it.
Sari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Sari postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Goldberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sari or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldberg, which made it look bad.
Sari throws a series of punches but Goldberg avoids them all with ease.
Batara Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sari takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldberg! But no joy.
Sari looks for a takedown but Goldberg sprawls well.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut.
Sari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Sari.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by Sari.
Sari misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Goldberg counters with a single leg into guard. Sari didn't expect that.
Sari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sari wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Sari trying to control the position.
Sari keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Sari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Sari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goldberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sari works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sari.
Sari throwing a counter right hand but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Sari misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Goldberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sari's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Batara Sari will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Goldberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sari checks a leg kick.
Goldberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sari.
Goldberg throws out a loose jab but Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sari shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
Goldberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goldberg ducks under a wild hook from Sari.#TD#
Sari gets a takedown into half guard.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sari.
Sari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Goldberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goldberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Goldberg, not yet.
Goldberg is adopting a defensive guard.
Sari preventing the sweep.
Goldberg trying to keep a closed guard but Sari is proving a slippery customer.
Sari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goldberg controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sari misses with a looping right.
Goldberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldberg feints a counter leg kick.
Sari fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sari tries to counter with a takedown but Goldberg is quick to defend against it.
Sari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldberg throws a low kick but Sari avoids it.
Sari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldberg.#T3#
Sari lands the left hand.
Sari fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sari wants it to stay on the feet.
Sari looks to throw the jab but Goldberg is out of range.
Sari takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sari throws out the jab.
Goldberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sari misses with a few strikes there.
Goldberg throws a lazy right hand but Sari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Goldberg misses.
Sari ducks under a wild hook from Goldberg.
Sari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sari, as that shot connected. #T4#
Sari throws a lazy right hand but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goldberg misses with an uppercut. Sari saw that one coming.
Goldberg misses with a body kick.
Sari throws a shot from downtown. Goldberg moves away and avoids it.
Goldberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sari.
A jab from Goldberg misses. #TD#
Sari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goldberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Goldberg's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Goldberg controls Sari momentarily but Sari frees himself. #SUB2#
Goldberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sari is looking to pass into half guard but Goldberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goldberg is in guard.#REVB#

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batara Sari!
Batara Sari took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Sari is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Sari can't get the takedown.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Sari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sari tries to pull guard but Dawson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dawson's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Dawson pushes Sari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.
Sari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sari is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A short left from Dawson.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
Dawson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
Sari is trying to pull guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dawson lands a left hand. #ROC2#Sari is rocked!
Dawson works on Sari's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Sari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson dips a shoulder and cracks Sari with a mighty uppercut! Sari falls back against the cage and Dawson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sari is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dawson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
Jack Dawson is the new middleweight champion!

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Leeuwenhoek throws an overhand right that lands on Sari's shoulder, as Sari tries to avoid the shot.
Leeuwenhoek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sari.
Sari shoots in but Leeuwenhoek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leeuwenhoek feints the counter takedown.
Sari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook.
Leeuwenhoek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leeuwenhoek sprawls and moves away.
Leeuwenhoek lands with a hook. Sari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leeuwenhoek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control. #T1#
Sari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leeuwenhoek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sari manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Sari is working from the bottom.
Sari controlling the position.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass the guard but Sari is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sari keeping full guard, as Leeuwenhoek tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sari pulls Leeuwenhoek in close to prevent any damage.
Leeuwenhoek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sari is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Leeuwenhoek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leeuwenhoek blocks a head kick by Sari.
Leeuwenhoek lands with an overhand left.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook.
Sari feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Sari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leeuwenhoek.
Sari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leeuwenhoek lands an overhand right.
Leeuwenhoek throws an overhand right that lands on Sari's shoulder, as Sari tries to avoid the shot.
Sari changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sari misses with a takedown attempt - Leeuwenhoek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sari gets a takedown into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Leeuwenhoek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sari in particular looking to stall.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to control Sari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Leeuwenhoek avoid being mounted?
Sari controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jasper Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leeuwenhoek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leeuwenhoek dips to his left and cracks Sari with an uppercut!
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut. Sari saw that one coming.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Sari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sari.
Leeuwenhoek being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek wants to stand and escape but Sari is having none of it. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek working a defensive guard but Sari passes into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sari stops Leeuwenhoek from getting back to his feet.
Sari trying to mount his opponent but Leeuwenhoek defends it.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leeuwenhoek.
Sari slips under a jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Sari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sari takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leeuwenhoek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leeuwenhoek throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batara Sari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek can't keep his opponent in guard - Sari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to stand.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leeuwenhoek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sari's back!#SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek working for the choke. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Sari manages to buck him off and is now in Leeuwenhoek's guard! Nice work there by Sari!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jasper Leeuwenhoek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Sari slips a straight right by Leeuwenhoek.
Sari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leeuwenhoek sprawls and moves away.
Leeuwenhoek swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leeuwenhoek!
Leeuwenhoek tries to buck Sari off but Sari is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to buck Sari off.
Leeuwenhoek tries to buck Sari off but Sari is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Leeuwenhoek is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Leeuwenhoek keeps trying to improve his position.
Sari works to advance to full mount. Leeuwenhoek defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leeuwenhoek is looking to escape.
Sari prevents Leeuwenhoek from getting the reversal.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leeuwenhoek wants to hold on but Sari pushes him away.
Leeuwenhoek wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Sari working for a choke but Leeuwenhoek is defending well.
Sari biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
Leeuwenhoek tries to escape the position.
Sari controls the action.
Sari seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leeuwenhoek for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Sari working for a choke but Leeuwenhoek is defending well. #T4#
Leeuwenhoek tries to break free.
Sari controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Sari slips a straight right by Leeuwenhoek.
Sari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sari slips a jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook. Sari ducked under it nicely.
Sari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leeuwenhoek sprawls and moves away.
Leeuwenhoek throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Sari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Leeuwenhoek being controlled here, momentarily.
Leeuwenhoek looking for a sweep. Not yet Leeuwenhoek, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sari forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Sari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to maintain the position but Sari is very close to passing his half guard.
Leeuwenhoek tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sari has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leeuwenhoek prevents Sari from taking his back.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to escape the mount.
Sari working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3#
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Sari is having none of it.
Leeuwenhoek is just holding on here. Sari manages to take his back.
Sari has good solid back control here.
Sari not allowing Leeuwenhoek to control his hands.
Leeuwenhoek is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sari. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sari controlling well, preventing Leeuwenhoek from escaping the position.
Sari controls the action.
Leeuwenhoek looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari had his way with Jasper Leeuwenhoek in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook but Sari blocks it.#TD#
Sari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leeuwenhoek!
Sari taking a breather here.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leeuwenhoek sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Leeuwenhoek trying to hold on to Sari's head to control him but Sari postures up.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to improve his position.
Sari sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Leeuwenhoek tries to get to full guard but Sari has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Sari seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Leeuwenhoek misses its intended target.
Sari feinted with a counter takedown.#T3##TD#
Leeuwenhoek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to keep Sari in close. #SUB2#
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a triangle but Sari pushes his legs off easily.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to hold Sari in close to prevent damage but Sari has managed to pass into half guard. #T4##SUB#
Sari wants to work for an arm triangle but Leeuwenhoek is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sari passes into side control, despite Leeuwenhoek's attempt to control the position.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sari in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek manages to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Batara Sari!

Batara Sari wins by split decision!
Batara Sari retains his middleweight title!

Event: KIFC 39
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Ning throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ning !
You can see the frustration on Ning 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ning is looking for a sweep.
Ning is trying to control Sari's posture but Sari avoids it.
Ning sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ning trying to control here.
Sari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ning wants to control but Sari is keeping busy. #T1#
Sari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sari is trying to control the action in half guard but Ning is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sari slows the pace down in half guard.
Sari prevents Ning from improving his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ning is looking to control Sari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ning avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#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.#CL#
Ning fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sari, pushing him back against the cage.
Sari jumps guard but Ning stands there with Sari around his waist. Sari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ning smiles and moves away.
Ning tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wee Ning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sari.
Sari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ning defends it well.
Ning throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sari wants to control from the top but Ning keeps moving.
Sari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ning is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sari defends well.
Ning has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB#
Ning has his foot on Sari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sari works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sari tries to free his leg and advance position but Ning is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ning looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sari has picked Ning up and slammed him! Ning can't keep hold of the triangle and Sari manages to pass to side control!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ning is trying to control Sari's posture but Sari avoids it.
Sari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ning keeps working.
Sari controls the position.#SUB2#
Sari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ning , who protects the arm well.
Ning is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ning is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ning tries to clinch but Sari moves out of range.
Sari moves out of range of the strikes.
And Sari tries to counter it with a takedown but Ning pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Sari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ning controls Sari momentarily but Sari frees himself. #SUB#
Ning is looking for a triangle but Sari pushes his legs off easily.
Sari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sari postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sari must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sari defends it easily.
Sari won't allow Ning to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sari just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Sari dives in and scores a takedown into Ning 's guard.
Sari advances position into side control!
Sari trying to control the position but Ning is working away. #T2#
Ning manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ning wants to control but Sari is keeping busy.
Sari is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Ning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sari is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Sari wants to take a breather but Ning is having none of it.
Sari is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ning moves into full guard.
Sari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ning prevents Sari from improving position. #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.
Ning looking for a sweep but Sari has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Batara Sari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ning is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari 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.#R3#
Ning swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Ning drives through and clinches with Sari against the cage.
Sari is trying to pull guard but Ning has him pressed against the cage.
Ning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ning leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Ning breaks from the clinch.
Ning throws a leg kick but Sari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ning swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ning !
Ning gets back to half guard.
Sari is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Ning gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ning manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ning tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sari is continuing to stall.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ning controls Sari momentarily but Sari frees himself.
Ning looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Ning looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ning gets caught napping as Sari dives in and scores a takedown. Ning manages to retain guard.
Ning keeping moving, preventing Sari from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sari stopping the sweep attempt from Ning .
Ning has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sari has passed into side control.
Ning is not content to let Sari control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Sari politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sari prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
No luck for Sari with that takedown attempt.
Batara Sari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ning has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Sari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ning wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sari pulls his head out easily.
Ning is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari not doing much here.
Sari is looking to stall here but Ning recovers full guard. #T1##SUB#
Ning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sari looking to pass the guard.
Ning is looking to sweep but instead, Sari has passed into half guard.
Sari wants to pass the guard but Ning is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ning is refusing to be controlled, as Sari sits in half guard.
Sari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sari 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.
Ning is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sari working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ning 's thigh. Ning counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ning keeping moving, preventing Sari from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ning is looking to counter punch.
Ning tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sari defends well and Ning ends up having to push Sari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sari feints the counter takedown.#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.
Sari is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wee Ning . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ning misses with the head strike.
Ning working aggressively here. #BC#
Ning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sari goes for a takedown attempt but Ning pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sari or perhaps it was just good defense by Ning , which made it look bad.
Sari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ning .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed right hand from Ning misses the target.
Sari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Batara Sari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Ning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sari is fending him off so far but Ning persists. Nope, Sari circles away and we're back to standing.
Sari swats away the attempt to clinch by Ning .
And Sari tries to counter it with a takedown but Ning pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ning tries to clinch but Sari is having none of it.
Ning throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control.
Ning is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari is pressing down on Ning 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ning is holding on for now.
Sari sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Sari prevents Ning from improving his position.
Sari content to control rather than advance.
Sari is looking to advance position but Ning won't allow it.
Ning wants to get back to full guard.
Wee Ning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ning is looking to get back to full guard here but Sari has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Sari goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ning has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sari but great work by Ning .
Sari tries to buck Ning off but Ning is having none of it.
Ning landing a few strikes.
Sari holds on to Ning 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ning tries to advance to mount but Sari instead regains half guard.
Sari trying to control but Ning postures up. #T3#
Ning throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Sari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ning trying to control from half guard but Sari is working away.
Sari moves into full guard. #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.
Ning wants to control from the top but Sari keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ning 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB2#
Sari looking for a triangle here. Ning is fighting it but it looks tight! Sari pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ning is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Batara Sari!
Batara Sari is the new middleweight champion!

Event: KIFC 27
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Sari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sari walks into a stiff left hand from Shotz.#CL2#
Shotz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sari, pushing him back against the cage.
Shotz working aggressively here. #BC2#
Shotz breaks the clinch.
Shotz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scott Shotz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shotz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sari.
Shotz with a nice cross.
Shotz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shotz!
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!
Sari controlling the position.
Shotz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sari tries for a kimura but Shotz is defending well. #T1#
Sari takes a little break here. Shotz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shotz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shotz being controlled for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sari tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shotz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sari's best efforts.
Shotz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shotz with the active half guard here but Sari passes nicely into side control.
Shotz tries to improve position but can't.
Shotz looks to move to half guard but instead Sari has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Shotz is looking to get to half guard.
Shotz tries to hold on but Sari postures up.
Shotz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#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.
Sari prevents Shotz from improving his position.
Sari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shotz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sari is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shotz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Sari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shotz trying to control here.
Shotz is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sari trying to pass the guard but Shotz defending well.
Sari trying to control from half guard but Shotz is working away.
Well, if Sari 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shotz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sari. #T1#
Shotz tries to roll over but Sari keeps him under control.
Shotz trying to control but Sari postures up.
Sari slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shotz misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shotz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shotz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sari is chipping away with strikes.
Sari advances to full mount.
Batara Sari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Shotz can't escape the position.
Sari controlling from the full mount.
Sari seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shotz for as long as he can get away with.
Sari continues to stall.
Shotz is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shotz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sari is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shotz working to try and regain half guard.
Sari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shotz is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batara Sari dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sari circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Sari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shotz wants to control but Sari passes easily into half guard.
Sari wants to control but Shotz is keeping him busy.
Sari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shotz keeping hold of Sari's head, controlling as best he can.
Shotz moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Sari trying to control the position from guard on top but Shotz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sari pushes down on Shotz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sari not doing much here.
Shotz wants to control but Sari is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sari is trying to control the action in half guard but Shotz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shotz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sari. Sari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sari tries to clinch up.
Shotz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott Shotz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotz punishes Sari's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Shotz instigates a clinch.
Sari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shotz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3##TD#
Sari has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shotz regains guard immediately.
Shotz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shotz trying to control from the bottom.
Shotz is trying to get back to full guard.
Sari is looking to advance position but Shotz won't allow it.
Shotz is staying active underneath Sari, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Shotz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sari escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sari!
Shotz is trying to control Sari's posture but Sari avoids it. #T4#
Shotz is letting Sari control him for a moment.
Scott Shotz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shotz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batara Sari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shotz throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sari manages to pass to side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batara Sari!

Event: KIFC 18
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Sari misses with a hook.
Sari ducks under a wild hook from Miata.
Miata tries to close the distance and clinch but Sari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Miata gets caught flat footed, as Sari shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miata wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sari manages to pass to side control.
Sari works his way into side control.
Sari has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miata!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata really wants to buck Sari off and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miata has left one of his arms exposed and Sari doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Miata screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Batara Sari!

Event: KIFC 12
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1#
Sari swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fonseca shoots in and drives through. Sari sprawls well.
Sari feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Sari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Sari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fonseca can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sari is trying to get an arm triangle but Fonseca is defending well. #T1#
Fonseca tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fonseca is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fonseca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sari lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Sari working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fonseca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fonseca is trying to improve his position.
Sari moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Fonseca struggling a bit here.
Fonseca is being controlled here.
Fonseca is trying to control Sari's posture but Sari avoids it.
Sari advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sari moves to the back position.
Sari connects with a big shot to the side of Fonseca's head. #SUB#
Sari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sari biding his time, controlling Fonseca.
Sari keeps control of the position as Fonseca tries to break free. #T3#
Sari softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sari biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sari is trying to stick to Fonseca's back but Fonseca is turning into Sari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fonseca.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sari working for a triangle but Fonseca defends it easily.
Sari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fonseca loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Fonseca stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sari throws up his legs and catches Fonseca in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fonseca tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sari! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Batara Sari!

Event: KIFC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Edwards clinches up with Sari and pushes him back against the cage.
Sari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Edwards leaning his opponent against the cage.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Edwards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sari up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
The crowd are getting on Edwards's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Edwards lands a body punch. #T1#
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Edwards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sari jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Sari around his waist. Sari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Sari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Sari moves away and avoids it.
Sari ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sari moves away.
Edwards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Sari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.#CL2#
Edwards has Sari up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Edwards.#T3#
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Sari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Sari shoots and misses
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Sari misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sari was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Sari attempts a counter takedown but Edwards avoids it well and moves away.
Sari misses with a low kick. #T4#
Edwards thuds a left hand into Sari's body.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sari moves away.
Sari with a poor takedown
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sari gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Edwards gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Edwards!
Bernard Edwards is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bernard Edwards thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 2
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Johns tries to clinch there but Sari circles away.
Johns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
David Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sari. Sari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Johns coming out on top.#CL#
Johns rushes Sari and presses him up against the cage.
Johns lands with a light punch inside.
Johns trying to land knees to the body.
Johns lands a hook that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Sari has Johns pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johns manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Johns.
Johns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saris head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Johns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saris head.
Sari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A cross from Johns lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johns.
Sari with the counter takedown but Johns avoids it easily.
Sari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Sari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Johns is trying to maintain the position but Sari is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sari is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Johns is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Batara Sari!
David Johns was interviewed post fight and said 'Wasn't my day to BOOM. Congratulations to my opponent, they were the better fighter today. See you all on the next one!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Two misses with a double jab.
Two shoots in looking for a takedown but Sari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Two's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Sari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sari 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.
Sari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sari trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Sari seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Two is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Batara Sari!

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