Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Barton takes a swing at Toshimichi's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Toshimichi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi connects with a single shot there.
Barton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barton has his takedown stuffed
and Toshimichi counters with a left and a right that stings Barton. #TD2#
Barton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barton postures up in Toshimichi's guard and throws a big left but Toshimichi blocks it.
Barton throws an elbow that misses. Toshimichi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barton's guard. Nice move by Toshimichi!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshimichi stopping the sweep attempt from Barton.#T1#
Toshimichi wants to stand but Barton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Toshimichi postures up.
Barton tries to strike from the bottom.
Barton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Toshimichi is now in half guard.
Toshimichi wants to stand up but Barton has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Barton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barton is trying to get back to full 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.
Toshimichi wants to stand up but Barton is controlling the position.
Barton is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Toshimichi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Barton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Toshimichi connects with the punch.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Barton closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Barton is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Toshimichi ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Barton clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daisuke Toshimichi!
Daisuke Toshimichi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Kale Barton stepped up to the mic, saying 'The fire that burns after a loss is the same fire that forges champions. I'll embrace the pain, learn from the experience, and let it fuel my determination to return to the cage stronger than ever.'.

Event: HRL31
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Toshimichi misses.
McCocker slips a jab from Toshimichi.
McCocker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toshimichi.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCocker takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
McCocker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Toshimichi bucks up and tries to throw McCocker off but instead McCocker has got his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
McCocker working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Toshimichi is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and McCocker has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Toshimichi taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris McCocker!
Chris McCocker very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: HRL28 Molly vs Motosserra
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Toshimichi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toshimichi. Xin Yi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xin Yi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the body.
Xin Yi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toshimichi scores with a body shot.
Toshimichi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot
and Xin Yi counters with a big head kick but Toshimichi shrugs it off.
Toshimichi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xin Yi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toshimichi.
Toshimichi scores with a decent looking hook.
Toshimichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Xin Yi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi is looking to wear down Xin Yi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Toshimichi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
A lazy left from Toshimichi finds it's target.
Toshimichi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toshimichi loads up on a big right hand but Xin Yi slips the punch.
Xin Yi connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
A low kick from Xin Yi is predictable there
letting Toshimichi counter with a right hand.
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
and Xin Yi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Toshimichi connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xin Yi moves away from the strike by Toshimichi.
Xin Yi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Toshimichi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xin Yi's head backwards.
Toshimichi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xin Yi counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi blocks a jab.
Xin Yi throws a hook but Toshimichi avoids it easily.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xin Yi. #T3#
Toshimichi throws a big shot that misses.
Xin Yi looks to land a right hand but Toshimichi moved out of range.
Toshimichi scores with a punch to the head.
Toshimichi throws the left hand but Xin Yi avoids the punch easily.
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xin Yi misses with a left hand
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toshimichi avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xin Yi was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Toshimichi moves out of range as Xin Yi strikes.
Xin Yi scores with the left hand. Toshimichi knows he should have avoided that one.
Xin Yi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Jing Xin Yi has been cut.
Toshimichi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xin Yi in his tracks.
Toshimichi punishes Xin Yi's body with a nice straight punch.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshimichi misses with a two punch combination.
Toshimichi stuns Xin Yi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xin Yi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toshimichi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xin Yi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Xin Yi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Xin Yi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Toshimichi has got the better of the exchanges.
Xin Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshimichi avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Toshimichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xin Yi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xin Yi throws a lazy uppercut
and Toshimichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xin Yi.
It looked like Toshimichi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Toshimichi misses with a left hand
and Xin Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Toshimichi misses. #T1#
Xin Yi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Xin Yi lands a leg kick that knocks Toshimichi off balance momentarily.
Toshimichi misses with a hook.
Xin Yi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xin Yi moves away from the strike by Toshimichi.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Toshimichi misses.
Xin Yi takes one on the button.
Xin Yi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xin Yi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xin Yi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toshimichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xin Yi can do to turn this around?
Toshimichi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xin Yi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xin Yi throws out a counter right but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Toshimichi thuds his right hand into Xin Yi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toshimichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Toshimichi misses with a shot to the body
and Xin Yi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Toshimichi slips a jab from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toshimichi blocks a head kick by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Toshimichi with a body shot.
Xin Yi tries to move into range but Toshimichi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Xin Yi misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xin Yi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Toshimichi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xin Yi.
Toshimichi lands with a shot to the body.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
and Xin Yi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Toshimichi coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Toshimichi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xin Yi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toshimichi.
Toshimichi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toshimichi looks to throw the jab but Xin Yi is out of range.
Toshimichi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xin Yi.
Toshimichi misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Toshimichi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Toshimichi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Xin Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xin Yi with a nice calf kick.
Toshimichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toshimichi.
Xin Yi slips a straight right by Toshimichi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Toshimichi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jing Xin Yi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut
and Xin Yi counters with a left to the body.
Toshimichi scores with a punch to the head.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut
and Xin Yi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toshimichi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xin Yi counters with a straight right hand.
Toshimichi connects with a looping right hand.
Xin Yi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Toshimichi. Beautiful body shot.
Xin Yi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toshimichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toshimichi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Xin Yi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xin Yi walks into a left hand.
Xin Yi misses with a head kick.
Xin Yi misses with a lunging right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshimichi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toshimichi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toshimichi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xin Yis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut. Xin Yi saw that one coming.
Xin Yi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toshimichi.#T2#
Toshimichi throws a jab when Xin Yi was well out of range.
Toshimichi loads up on a big right hand but Xin Yi slips the punch.
Toshimichi misses with a hook to the body
and Xin Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi throws a shot to the body.
Toshimichi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xin Yi! But no joy.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Xin Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi misses with a looping left.
Xin Yi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Toshimichi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xin Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xin Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xin Yi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xin Yi throws a jab but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Toshimichi. That snapped Xin Yi's head back.
Xin Yi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xin Yi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toshimichi to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Toshimichi cracks Xin Yi with an open hand slap.
Xin Yi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xin Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xin Yi! But no joy.
Toshimichi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xin Yi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daisuke Toshimichi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Toshimichi lands.
Toshimichi lands a body shot.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Xin Yi throws the left hand but Toshimichi avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Toshimichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toshimichi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HRL24 Taylor vs Natta
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Toshimichi throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones tries to move into range but Toshimichi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones wants to clinch up but Toshimichi keeps it at a distance.
Jones slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Toshimichi walks into a left hand.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones avoids the body shot from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Toshimichi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toshimichi works the jab nicely.#T1#
Toshimichi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Toshimichi misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toshimichi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshimichi.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Toshimichi slips the punch.
Toshimichi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Toshimichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Toshimichi against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi. #T2#
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jones for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jones misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Toshimichi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones keeps control of Toshimichi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
A short right from Toshimichi on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Toshimichi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Toshimichi can turn it around.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Toshimichi's head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshimichi letting Jones take a breather here.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones working aggressively here.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Toshimichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi'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.#R2#
Jones tries to clinch but Toshimichi is having none of it.
A big left from Jones misses.
Toshimichi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Toshimichi throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toshimichi thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toshimichi can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Toshimichi misses with a straight right.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Toshimichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Toshimichi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones misses with a body punch
and Toshimichi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Jones jabs at Toshimichi's body.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toshimichi throws out the jab.
Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Toshimichi misses with a straight right.
A jab from Toshimichi misses.
Toshimichi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Toshimichi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Toshimichi coming out on top.#T2#
Toshimichi with a nice cross.
Jones throws a hook but Toshimichi avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Toshimichi misses the jab.
Jones jabs at Toshimichi's body.
Jones defending well as Toshimichi loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toshimichi. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toshimichi keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Toshimichi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jab by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshimichi.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones stalling.
Toshimichi tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Toshimichi back against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshimichi can't break the clinch.
Toshimichi pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Toshimichi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toshimichi.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daisuke Toshimichi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Toshimichi lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Toshimichi misses.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Toshimichi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Toshimichi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Toshimichi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toshimichi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with some punches.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jake Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toshimichi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toshimichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones misses with some punches. #T2#
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Toshimichi backwards.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Toshimichi trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshimichi throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T3#
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toshimichi backwards.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Toshimichi tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T4#
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones has Toshimichi pressed against the cage, preventing Toshimichi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshimichi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Jones!

Event: HFL17 Colby vs Natta
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
and Toshimichi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Toshimichi throwing a counter right hand but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Ladd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ashton Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi scores with a shot to the body.
Toshimichi looks to throw the jab but Ladd is out of range.
Toshimichi lands with a cross.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Toshimichi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Ladd misses.
A little feinted left hand from Toshimichi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Toshimichi misses with a hook. Ladd ducked under it nicely.
Ladd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ladd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toshimichi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ladd scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Toshimichi ducks down to avoid it.
Toshimichi cracks Ladd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ladd slips a jab from Toshimichi.#T1#
Ladd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Toshimichi misses.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toshimichi manages to avoid it.
Toshimichi throws a jab when Ladd was well out of range.
Ladd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toshimichi lands a really nice looking cross but Ladd seems unphased.
Toshimichi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
Ladd scores with a nice head shot.
Toshimichi throws a lazy right hand but Ladd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Toshimichi. Beautiful body shot.
Ladd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Toshimichi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Toshimichi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Ashton Ladd has been cut.
Toshimichi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshimichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Ladd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Toshimichi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Toshimichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Toshimichi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toshimichi. Ladd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Toshimichi.
Ladd loads up on a big right hand but Toshimichi slips the punch.
Toshimichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
Toshimichi misses with a looping left.#T3#
Ladd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toshimichi.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Ladd is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ladd throws a hook but Toshimichi avoids it easily.
It looked like Toshimichi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toshimichi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Toshimichi slips under a jab from Ladd.
Toshimichi lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toshimichi lands with a right hand.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Toshimichi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ladd.
Toshimichi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Toshimichi lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Nice body punch from Toshimichi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ladd scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circling - Ladd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toshimichi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ladd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshimichi.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Toshimichi is just out of range.
Toshimichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ladd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toshimichi misses with a hook.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toshimichi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Ladd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ladd misses with a few strikes there.
Toshimichi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashton Ladd's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Toshimichi slips under a jab from Ladd.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut. Ladd saw that one coming.
Toshimichi sets himself, and Ladd steps forward looking for the clinch! Toshimichi avoids it this time.
A punch lands to the side of Ladd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ladd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toshimichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ladd connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toshimichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ladd can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Ladd.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Toshimichi is just out of range.
Toshimichi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ladd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ladd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ladd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi misses with a hook.
Ladd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Toshimichi throws a hook but Ladd avoids it easily.
Ladd misses with a body shot
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ladd fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Toshimichi moves away from the strike by Ladd.
Ladd misses with a straight right.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ladd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Toshimichi has got the better of the exchanges.#CL2#
Ladd closes the distance and pushes Toshimichi back into the cage.
Ladd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ladd throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ladd jumps guard but Toshimichi stands there with Ladd around his waist. Ladd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Toshimichi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ladd.
Toshimichi tries a body shot but Ladd blocks it.
Ladd struggles to land a body shot inside as Toshimichi controls his hands. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Ladd.
A shot in the inside from Toshimichi.
Ladd misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Toshimichi.
Ladd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toshimichi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Toshimichi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toshimichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd throws the left hand but Toshimichi avoids the punch easily.
Toshimichi tries to move into range but Ladd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ladd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi misses with a straight left. #T3#
Ladd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toshimichi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Good shot there by Toshimichi.
Ladd tries to clinch but Toshimichi is having none of it.
Ladd swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Toshimichi scores with a body shot.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toshimichi lands a right hook to the body.
Toshimichi with a nice cross.
Toshimichi slips a jab from Ladd.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. Toshimichi saw that one coming.
Toshimichi throws the left hand but Ladd avoids the punch easily.
Toshimichi cracks a nice hook into Ladd's ribs.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi throws a jab when Ladd was well out of range.
Ladd tries to counter by closing the distance.
Toshimichi scores with a hook to the body. Ladd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ladd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ladd misses with a jab to the body
and Toshimichi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toshimichi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toshimichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ladd misses the body punch
and Toshimichi counters with a straight right hand.
Toshimichi connects with the punch.
Toshimichi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ladd's hands.
Toshimichi throws out a powerful jab.
Ladd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toshimichi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ladd clinches up with Toshimichi and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ashton Ladd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Toshimichi lands a nice shot that snaps Ladd's head back.
Ladd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toshimichi.
Ladd wants to counter with a clinch but Toshimichi pushes him away.
Toshimichi throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toshimichi.
A big right from Toshimichi misses.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Toshimichi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.#CL2#
Ladd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ladd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladd blocking some punches.
Toshimichi lands a body shot.
Ladd tries to pull guard but Toshimichi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ladd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toshimichi is leaning against Ladd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Toshimichi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ladd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toshimichi's elbow.
Toshimichi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ladd is struggling to control the position.
Ladd fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Toshimichi breaks the clinch.
Toshimichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ladd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the body.
Toshimichi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toshimichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ladd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toshimichi connects with a jab.#T2#
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Toshimichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ladd moves away.
Toshimichi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toshimichi missing with a left hand there. Ladd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi connects with a body shot that sends Ladd's belly button to the back.
Ladd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
It looked like Toshimichi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Toshimichi.
It looked like Toshimichi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ladd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashton Ladd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Toshimichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Nice body punch from Toshimichi.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
Ladd throws out a loose jab but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ladd throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ladd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Toshimichi.
Ladd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Ladd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Toshimichi lands a slapping body shot.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Daisuke Toshimichi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ladd ducks right into an uppercut from Toshimichi.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. Toshimichi saw that one coming.
Toshimichi lands a head shot.
Ladd takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ladd is looking to clinch but Toshimichi is avoiding it.
Ladd ducks right into an uppercut from Toshimichi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Toshimichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toshimichi, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Toshimichi!
A relieved looking Daisuke Toshimichi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HLR7: Momomoto vs Fajardo
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Toshimichi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toshimichi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Toshimichi moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Toshimichi misses with a right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toshimichi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones slips a jab from Toshimichi.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Toshimichi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Toshimichi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toshimichi misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Toshimichi off the cage and back into range.
Toshimichi cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toshimichi throws a big shot that misses.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones throws a body punch but Toshimichi moves out of range.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toshimichi.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Toshimichi saw that one coming.
Jones is looking to clinch but Toshimichi is avoiding it.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Toshimichi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshimichi throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Toshimichi connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Toshimichi moves away and avoids it.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Toshimichi stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Toshimichi had a free shot at his head there.
Toshimichi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Toshimichi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Jones rushes Toshimichi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with the head strike. #T3#
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toshimichi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toshimichi stalling the fight. #T4#
Toshimichi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toshimichi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A jab from Toshimichi does it's job there.
Toshimichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Toshimichi.
A jab from Toshimichi finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Toshimichi lands a right hook to the body.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Toshimichi is out of range.
Toshimichi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Toshimichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Toshimichi slips under a jab.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones swings for the body but Toshimichi moves out of range. #T1#
A big left from Toshimichi misses.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Toshimichi throws an off balance right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
Jones stuns Toshimichi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Toshimichi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones jabs at Toshimichi's body.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toshimichi stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toshimichi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toshimichi throws out the jab.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toshimichi.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshimichi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toshimichi manages to avoid it.
Toshimichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Toshimichi's ribs.
Jones misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Toshimichi connects with the punch.
Toshimichi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Toshimichi's defenses.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toshimichi throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toshimichi misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Toshimichi counter with a right hand.
Toshimichi moves out of range as Jones strikes.
As Jones looks to move away, Toshimichi throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Toshimichi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toshimichi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toshimichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Toshimichi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Toshimichi lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Toshimichi moves away and avoids it.
Toshimichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Toshimichi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to clinch there but Toshimichi circles away.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toshimichi.
Jones lands a jab.
Toshimichi misses with a straight right.
Jones moves away from the strike by Toshimichi.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toshimichi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Toshimichi misses with a looping left.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Toshimichi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Toshimichi cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones lands a jab.#ROC2#Toshimichi is rocked!
Jones stuns Toshimichi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Toshimichi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Jones!

Event: KIFC 95-
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Toshimichi scores with a body shot.
Toshimichi just misses with a punch to the body.
McCocker takes one to the side of the head.
McCocker tries to move into range but Toshimichi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCocker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCocker looks to land a right hand but Toshimichi moved out of range.
McCocker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McCocker misses with a hook
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshimichi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toshimichi lands an uppercut out of nowhere! McCocker falls backwards - clearly groggy! Toshimichi dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daisuke Toshimichi!
Daisuke Toshimichi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 84
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wetton is defended easily by Toshimichi.
Wetton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toshimichi digs a good hook to Wetton's body.
Wetton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Toshimichi tries to keep at a distance but Wetton has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Toshimichi manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Toshimichi. That snapped Wetton's head back.
Wetton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toshimichi circles away.
Wetton has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wetton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wetton is working for takedown but Toshimichi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toshimichi works on Wetton's body with a couple of short punches.
Toshimichi misses with some punches.
Wetton slowing the pace effectively.
Wetton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toshimichi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wetton slowing the pace effectively.
Wetton has Toshimichi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toshimichi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toshimichi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wetton.
Wetton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Wetton taking a breather.
Toshimichi scores with a shoulder strike.
Wetton stalling in the clinch.
Toshimichi lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Toshimichi. #TD#
Wetton has picked Toshimichi up - he's going for a ride! Wetton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Wetton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wetton trying to control from half guard but Toshimichi is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wetton in particular looking to stall.
Wetton is looking to take a break and control but Toshimichi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Toshimichi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wetton has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wetton pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Toshimichi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wetton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wetton!
A very excited looking John Wetton 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: KIFC 74
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Toshimichi connects with a body shot.
Toshimichi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daxton's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daxton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Toshimichi connects with a nice looking jab.
Toshimichi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daxton throws out the jab.
Toshimichi scores with a sloppy right hand. Daxton should have avoided that one.
Toshimichi moves away from the strike by Daxton.
Daxton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toshimichi blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Toshimichi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toshimichi sizes up Daxton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toshimichi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Daxton closes the distance and clinches.
Toshimichi has had enough of the clinch but Daxton keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daxton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toshimichi has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton. #T1#
Daxton controlling the action here for a moment.
Daxton lands an elbow just above Toshimichi 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
Daxton stalls.
Daxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Daxton is pushing Toshimichi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toshimichi has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton.
Daxton looking to throw knees to the head but Toshimichi is blocking nicely. #T2#
Toshimichi managing to block the knees to the body from Daxton.
Daxton tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toshimichi smiles and moves away.
Toshimichi swings for the body but Daxton moves out of range.
Toshimichi sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Toshimichi avoids it this time.
Toshimichi lands with a nice body punch.
Toshimichi lands a jab-cross combination.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Toshimichi works the jab nicely.
Daxton walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshimichi lands with a hook. Daxton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toshimichi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshimichi lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Daxton is predictable there
and Toshimichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Toshimichi missing with a left hand there. Daxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daxton misses with a low kick.
Toshimichi scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Toshimichi drops Daxton with a beautiful combination! Daxton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toshimichi is looking for the KO!#ROC#Daxton is rocked!
Daxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Toshimichi finish him?
Daxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toshimichi.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Toshimichi.
Daxton seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Daxton darts in and clinches Toshimichi up against the cage.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Toshimichi has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Daxton pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Daxton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Daxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toshimichi trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Daxton is looking for a triangle but Toshimichi pushes his legs off easily.
Toshimichi wants to pass the guard but Daxton is keeping the position.
Daxton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi'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.#R2#
Toshimichi throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Daxton rushes Toshimichi and presses him up against the cage.
Daxton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Toshimichi holds him up against the cage and eventually Daxton drops back down to his feet.
Toshimichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toshimichi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Daxton successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Daxton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daxton wants to sweep here but Toshimichi controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Daxton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toshimichi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daxton is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Daxton has his foot on Toshimichi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toshimichi works his way back into a safe position though.
Daxton controls Toshimichi momentarily but Toshimichi frees himself.
Toshimichi preventing the sweep. #T2#
Daxton is trying to control the position but Toshimichi postures up.
Toshimichi controlling from the top position.
Daxton is controlling Toshimichi's posture.
Daxton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Toshimichi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daxton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Toshimichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daxton moves away.
Toshimichi clobbers Daxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toshimichi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toshimichi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toshimichi thuds his right hand into Daxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toshimichi jabs at Daxton's body.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Toshimichi. Daxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daxton tries to counter with a clinch but Toshimichi shakes him off and moves away.
Toshimichi scores with a hook.
Toshimichi throws a series of strikes that have Daxton backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toshimichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Daxton misses
and Toshimichi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toshimichi lands a jab to Daxton's midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toshimichi with a hook.
Toshimichi scores with a nice head shot.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxton walks into a stiff left hand from Toshimichi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Daxton moves into the clinch successfully.
Toshimichi can't find room to land a body shot as Daxton controls the action.
Toshimichi looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Toshimichi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Daxton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daxton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daxton controls Toshimichi momentarily but Toshimichi frees himself. #T1#
Toshimichi stopping the sweep attempt from Daxton.
Daxton is trying to keep Toshimichi in close. #SUB2#
Daxton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toshimichi defends it easily.
Toshimichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daxton looking to control.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.#SUB2#
Daxton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Toshimichi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Daxton has tightened it up now! Toshimichi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Euan Daxton!

Event: KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xin Yi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toshimichi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xin Yi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshimichi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xin Yi counters with a right hand to the body.
Toshimichi defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Xin Yi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xin Yi walks into a stiff left hand from Toshimichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Toshimichi counter with a right hand.
Xin Yi tries to move into range but Toshimichi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xin Yi throws a jab when Toshimichi was well out of range.
Xin Yi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toshimichi was well out of range. Poor timing from Xin Yi.#T1#
Toshimichi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xin Yi.
A cross from Toshimichi lands.
Toshimichi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi lunges at Xin Yi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xin Yi's hand.
Toshimichi throws a poor cross that misses
and Xin Yi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xin Yi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toshimichi with a hook.
Xin Yi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toshimichi misses with a hook
and Xin Yi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toshimichi thinking.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Toshimichi defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Toshimichi closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Jing Xin Yi has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi scores with a jab.
Xin Yi missing with a left hand there. Toshimichi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xin Yi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xin Yi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toshimichi misses with a looping left.
Toshimichi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toshimichi takes a swing at Xin Yi's ribcage but misses.
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
and Xin Yi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toshimichi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Toshimichi defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Xin Yi throws a body punch but Toshimichi moves out of range.
Toshimichi throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Xin Yi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xin Yi throws out a counter right but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Xin Yi misses the target.
Xin Yi lands a head kick. Toshimichi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
Xin Yi throws the left hand but Toshimichi avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Xin Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshimichi.
Xin Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toshimichi stuns Xin Yi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xin Yi misses with a right hand
and Xin Yi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xin Yi looks to throw the jab but Toshimichi is out of range. #T4#
Xin Yi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toshimichi tests Xin Yi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toshimichi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xin Yi swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Toshimichi misses its intended target.
Xin Yi throws a lazy uppercut
and Toshimichi counters with a left to the body.
Toshimichi misses the shot to the body.
Toshimichi lands the left hand.
Toshimichi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi works Xin Yi's body with a nice hook.
Xin Yi throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Toshimichi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Toshimichi catches Xin Yi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toshimichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xin Yi moves away from the strike by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Xin Yi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xin Yi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xin Yi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xin Yi throws a big counter head kick but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
Toshimichi blocks a jab.
Toshimichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xin Yi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot
and Xin Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xin Yi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toshimichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Xin Yi.
Nice shot by Toshimichi.
Xin Yi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xin Yi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toshimichi misses with a lunging right hand
and Xin Yi counters with a nice uppercut.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Xin Yi to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Xin Yi misses.
We've been informed that Xin Yi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Toshimichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xin Yi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xin Yi moves forwards but Toshimichi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Xin Yi.
Toshimichi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xin Yi misses with a hook
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xin Yi needs to keep his hands up - Toshimichi had a free shot at his head there.
Xin Yi scores with a sloppy right hand. Toshimichi should have avoided that one.
Xin Yi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Toshimichi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xin Yi doesn't seem bothered though.
Toshimichi swings widly with a right hand
and Xin Yi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Xin Yi throws out a counter right but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
Toshimichi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toshimichi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xin Yi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toshimichi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a left to the body.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Toshimichi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xin Yi under the eye.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Xin Yi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Toshimichi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toshimichi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xin Yi scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Toshimichi lands with a straight right. Xin Yi didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Xin Yi does it's job there.
Toshimichi throws a lazy uppercut
and Xin Yi counters with a straight right hand.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
Toshimichi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xin Yi counters with an outside leg kick.
Xin Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toshimichi.
A head kick by Xin Yi misses
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toshimichi scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Xin Yi finds it's target.
Xin Yi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toshimichi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi walks into a left hand.
Toshimichi moves out of range as Xin Yi strikes.
It looked like Toshimichi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xin Yi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.#T1#
Toshimichi scores with a sloppy right hand. Xin Yi should have avoided that one.
Toshimichi takes a swing at Xin Yi's ribcage but misses.
Xin Yi throws a big counter head kick but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
Xin Yi lands the left hand.
Toshimichi lands a right hook to the body.
Toshimichi 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.
Nice defenses there by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Toshimichi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xin Yi was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi lands with a hook. Toshimichi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toshimichi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xin Yi on the side of the head.
Xin Yi throws out a loose jab but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Toshimichi slips under a jab from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xin Yi moves away.
Xin Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xin Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Xin Yi throws out a loose jab but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi blocks a jab.
Xin Yi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xin Yi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xin Yi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Xin Yi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Toshimichi throws a big shot that misses.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Toshimichi. That snapped Xin Yi's head back. #KD#
Toshimichi drops Xin Yi with a beautiful combination! Xin Yi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toshimichi is looking for the KO!#ROC#Xin Yi is rocked!
Toshimichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toshimichi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xin Yi is still on wobbly legs! Can Toshimichi finish him?
Xin Yi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toshimichi cracks Xin Yi with a hook to the temple - Xin Yi is on wobbly legs here! Toshimichi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Xin Yi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Toshimichi wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daisuke Toshimichi!
A very excited looking Daisuke Toshimichi 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: KIFC 52
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Toshimichi swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshimichi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Toshimichi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toshimichi throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Toshimichi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Toshimichi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
A counter left hand to the body from Toshimichi misses its target.
A big right from Miller misses.
Toshimichi throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toshimichi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Toshimichi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Toshimichi's head but Toshimichi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toshimichi jabs Miller right on the nose. Miller blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Miller misses.
Toshimichi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Miller.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toshimichi.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Toshimichi swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller misses with a looping right.#T2##CL2#
Toshimichi gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Miller works on Toshimichi's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Toshimichi blocks it with crossed arms.
Toshimichi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Miller.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toshimichi lands a body punch.
Toshimichi being controlled against the cage.
Miller misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Miller slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toshimichi.
Toshimichi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miller stalls.
Miller receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toshimichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshimichi tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller leaning against his opponent. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joshua Miller.
Toshimichi throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toshimichi circles away quickly and effectively.
Toshimichi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toshimichi moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller 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.
Toshimichi throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Toshimichi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Toshimichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Toshimichi throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Daisuke Toshimichi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toshimichi.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller misses with a right hand #CL#
and Toshimichi moves into the clinch.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Toshimichi backwards.
Toshimichi misses with the head strike.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toshimichi.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Joshua Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miller pushes Toshimichi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee calls for Miller to work. #T1#
Toshimichi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Toshimichi as Miller tries to tie him up.
Miller is trying to stall.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toshimichi just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Toshimichi presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toshimichi lands a right hand.
Miller is trying to stall.
Miller taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Toshimichi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joshua Miller.
Toshimichi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toshimichi thinking.
Toshimichi throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Toshimichi slips a jab from Miller.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller lands the left hand.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the body.
Toshimichi swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Toshimichi throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Miller counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toshimichi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toshimichi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Miller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toshimichi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller misses with a hook
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshimichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller tries to clinch up but Toshimichi circles away and keeps his distance.
Toshimichi blocks a jab.
Toshimichi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Toshimichi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Toshimichi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller walks into a jab.
Toshimichi misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Toshimichi lands a big right hand that sends Miller crashing to the mat! Toshimichi stays standing though and waves Miller back to his feet!#ROC#Miller is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Toshimichi finish him?
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi pounces like a tiger and cracks Miller with a vicious hook! Miller is down but not out! Toshimichi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daisuke Toshimichi!
An out of breath Daisuke Toshimichi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023

#R1#
Kuresa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toshimichi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuresa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuresa cracks a nice hook into Toshimichi's ribs.
Toshimichi swings widly with a right hand
and Kuresa counters with a three punch combo that has Toshimichi backing up. Toshimichi nods at Kuresa to acknowledge the strikes.
Toshimichi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuresa counters with a two punch combo.
Kuresa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi throws a hook but Kuresa avoids it easily.
Kuresa looks to throw the jab but Toshimichi is out of range.
Kuresa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuresa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toshimichi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toshimichi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toshimichi misses with a hook
and Kuresa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Kuresa.
Kuresa blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuresa misses the target.
Toshimichi cracks Kuresa with an open hand slap.
Toshimichi misses with a straight right.
Toshimichi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kuresa to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi lands a jab to Kuresa's midsection.
Kuresa misses with an uppercut.
Toshimichi slips under a jab from Kuresa.
A little jabbing left from Toshimichi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuresa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toshimichi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuresa is looking to counter punch.
Kuresa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Toshimichi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuresa doesn't seem phased though.
Toshimichi stuns Kuresa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Kuresa.
Toshimichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuresa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuresa looks to land a combination but Toshimichi avoids it well.
Jab from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuresa.
Toshimichi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Toshimichi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuresa.
Kuresa cracks Toshimichi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Toshimichi thuds his right hand into Kuresa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuresa moves away from the strike by Toshimichi. #T3#
Kuresa loads up on a big right hand but Toshimichi slips the punch.
Toshimichi defending well as Kuresa loads up on a big left hand.
Toshimichi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuresa.
Kuresa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toshimichi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab lands there for Toshimichi.
Toshimichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toshimichi connects with a looping right hand.
Kuresa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toshimichi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuresa throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Kuresa dips to his left and cracks Toshimichi with an uppercut!
Toshimichi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Toshimichi looks to land a right hand but Kuresa moved out of range.
Toshimichi misses with a hook. Kuresa ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuresa slips a jab from Toshimichi.
Kuresa is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Kuresa.
Kuresa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toshimichi.
A nice side step and Toshimichi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuresa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Toshimichi scores with a body shot.
Toshimichi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuresa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daisuke Toshimichi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Toshimichi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuresa throws a solid leg kick but Toshimichi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuresa.
Toshimichi walks into a left hand.
Kuresa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toshimichi blocks a jab.
Toshimichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuresa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuresa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toshimichi slips under a jab.
Kuresa throws a right and a left that Toshimichi avoids nicely. #T1#
A combination from Kuresa does no damage.
Kuresa defending well as Toshimichi loads up on a big left hand.
Toshimichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuresa.
Toshimichi misses with a left hand
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuresa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toshimichi misses with a left hand
and Kuresa counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Toshimichi misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuresa misses the target.
Toshimichi misses with a jab to the body
and Kuresa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuresa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Toshimichi scores with a nice right hand.
Siaosi Kuresa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuresa loads up on a big right hand but Toshimichi slips the punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuresa misses with a looping left.
Kuresa misses with a looping left.
Toshimichi throws a big shot that misses.
Toshimichi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut. Kuresa saw that one coming.
Kuresa swinging wildly here.
Toshimichi defending well as Kuresa loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Kuresa.
Toshimichi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuresa at a distance. #T3#
Kuresa misses with a wild body shot.
Kuresa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuresa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Toshimichi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toshimichi.
Toshimichi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Kuresa.
Kuresa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuresa throws a sloppy body shot
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Kuresa finds it's target.
Kuresa misses with a looping right.
Kuresa throws a lazy head kick
and Kuresa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Kuresa is rocked!#T4#
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!
Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuresa.
Toshimichi throws a monster overhand right that drops Kuresa! Toshimichi follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daisuke Toshimichi!
Daisuke Toshimichi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KIFC 29
Date: Mar 22, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Toshimichi misses its intended target.
Lemon missing with a left hand there. Toshimichi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toshimichi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Toshimichi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toshimichi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot.
Toshimichi sizes up Lemon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toshimichi misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi looks to throw the jab but Lemon is out of range.
Toshimichi lands with a shot to the body.
Lemon shoots in for a takedown but Toshimichi shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Lemon throws an off balance right hand
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Lemon.
Nice cross by Toshimichi.
Lemon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Lemon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toshimichi throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Lemon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Toshimichi stalling against the cage.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Toshimichi won't allow it.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemon.
Lemon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Toshimichi fails to land. #TD#
Lemon pulls guard. #SUB#
Toshimichi is sitting in close to Lemon's body. Lemon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Toshimichi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Toshimichi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lemon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucky Lemon!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucky Lemon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 21
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Meril looks to throw the jab but Toshimichi is out of range.
Meril misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Toshimichi! But no joy.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meril.
Meril doesn't manage to clinch there - Toshimichi circles away.
Meril misses with a body punch
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meril tries to clinch but Toshimichi is having none of it. #CL#
Meril has closed the distance and engaged Toshimichi in a clinch.
Toshimichi lands a shot to the body.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toshimichi's elbow.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril blocks a body shot from Toshimichi.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Toshimichi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hand to the body from Meril.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril. #T1#
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Meril definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Meril scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril lands a body shot.
Toshimichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril is leaning against Toshimichi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshimichi swings wildly with an uppercut but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meril.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meril as Toshimichi tries to tie him up.
Toshimichi misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.#BC#
Meril manages to break the clinch.
Toshimichi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Toshimichi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Toshimichi.
Meril connects with a jab.
Toshimichi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril throws a one two combo.
Toshimichi cracks Meril with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meril tries to close the distance and clinch but Toshimichi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meril fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Toshimichi tries to keep at a distance but Meril has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meril is leaning against Toshimichi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Toshimichi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meril up against the cage.#T3#
Meril digs a right hand into Toshimichi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toshimichi's gas tank.
Meril lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meril presses Toshimichi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Toshimichi misses with some punches.
Meril lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meril works on Toshimichi's body with a couple of short punches.
Meril tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toshimichi's elbow.
Toshimichi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Toshimichi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi prevents a body shot from Meril.
Toshimichi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toshimichi prevents a body shot from Meril.
Meril lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Meril working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Meril dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Meril lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toshimichi slips a straight right by Meril.
Meril is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toshimichi can do to turn this around?
Toshimichi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meril takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meril throws a looping overhand right but Toshimichi ducks down to avoid it.
Meril sets himself, and Toshimichi steps forward looking for the clinch! Meril avoids it this time.
Toshimichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toshimichi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jon Meril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meril moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Toshimichi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Toshimichi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meril tries to clinch up but Toshimichi circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toshimichi lands an overhand right.
Meril scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Meril closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meril throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toshimichis head. #T1#
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Toshimichi tries a body shot but Meril blocks it.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Toshimichi fails to land.
Meril working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meril creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meril misses with some punches.
Meril tries a body shot but Toshimichi blocks it.
Toshimichi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Meril struggles to land a body shot inside as Toshimichi controls his hands.
Good body shot from Meril.
Toshimichi can't find room to land a body shot as Meril controls the action.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meril lands a body shot.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril has Toshimichi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toshimichi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Meril.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi. #T3#
Toshimichi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Meril.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Meril presses Toshimichi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Toshimichi tries to break the clinch but Meril is controlling the position.
Meril blocks a body shot from Toshimichi.
Meril working aggressively here. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Meril lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toshimichi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toshimichi lands a body punch.
Toshimichi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meril softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jon Meril has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toshimichi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meril doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toshimichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meril keeps control of Toshimichi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Meril dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Meril staying out of range there.
Meril slips under a jab from Toshimichi.#CL#
Meril rushes Toshimichi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meril goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Meril lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toshimichi misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi lands a shoulder strike.
Meril misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toshimichi pushes Meril back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meril.
Meril scores with a hook to the body.
Meril lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meril blocks a body shot from Toshimichi.
Meril tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Meril misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meril swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Meril throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Toshimichi.
Meril fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Meril lands a left hand. #T2#
Toshimichi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril tries to throw a body punch but Toshimichi avoids it by throwing Meril back against the cage.
Toshimichi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Meril lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toshimichi backwards.
Toshimichi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Toshimichi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meril lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meril misses with a punch to the body.
Meril lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toshimichi or not.
Toshimichi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Meril lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toshimichi misses with the head strike.
Meril tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meril lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Meril throws a punch but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Meril on the inside.
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meril digs a right hand into Toshimichi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toshimichi's gas tank.
Meril swings wildly with an uppercut but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi lands an uppercut.
Meril stalling.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril. #T4#
Toshimichi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meril.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meril.
Toshimichi tries to circle away but Meril has him pinned against the cage.
Meril misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meril works on Toshimichi's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Meril.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meril misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi blocks a body shot from Meril.
Meril keeps control of Toshimichi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toshimichi throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Meril lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Toshimichi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meril's elbow.
Daisuke Toshimichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meril, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!

Event: TR S2E02: Legends
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Earl takes one to the side of the head.
Toshimichi lunges at Earl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Earl's hand.
Toshimichi misses with a few strikes there.
Toshimichi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toshimichi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Earl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Earl tries for a takedown but Toshimichi circles away easily
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freaky Earl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi throws an overhand right that lands on Earl's shoulder, as Earl tries to avoid the shot.
Earl tries to clinch there but Toshimichi circles away.
Toshimichi throws a series of punches but Earl avoids them all with ease.
Toshimichi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Earl throws a shot from downtown. Toshimichi moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Toshimichi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Earl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toshimichi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toshimichi duly obliges. #ROC2#Earl is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Toshimichi knocks Earl out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daisuke Toshimichi!
After winning the bout, Daisuke Toshimichi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TR S2E01: New Beginnings
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Toshimichi punishes Rimmer's body with a nice straight punch.
Toshimichi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rimmer fails with a takedown attempt.
Rimmer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toshimichi circles away.
Toshimichi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rimmer's hands.
Rimmer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rimmer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toshimichi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Daisuke Toshimichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rimmer.
Toshimichi lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Steve Rimmer has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Toshimichi as Rimmer shoots in.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rimmer is defended easily by Toshimichi.
Rimmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Toshimichi sprawls well. He's pushed Rimmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rimmer tries for a takedown but Toshimichi circles away easily
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Rimmer is rocked!#T1#
Toshimichi is stalking Rimmer. Rimmer circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Toshimichi, and it's lights out! Rimmer really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daisuke Toshimichi!
An out of breath Daisuke Toshimichi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2023

#R1#
Villaggio wants to clinch up but Toshimichi keeps it at a distance.
Augustus Villaggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi misses with a double jab
and Villaggio counters with a one-two to the body.
Villaggio misses with a takedown attempt
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Villaggio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toshimichi sprawls well. Toshimichi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villaggio gets slowly back to his feet.
Villaggio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaggio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toshimichi as he jumps to the side.
Daisuke Toshimichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Villaggio.
Villaggio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toshimichi circles away.#T1#
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villaggio throws out a counter right but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
Villaggio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toshimichi looks to throw the jab but Villaggio is out of range.
Toshimichi stuffs the takedown.
Good exchange - Toshimichi coming out on top.
Villaggio wants to clinch but Toshimichi slips to the side
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Toshimichi as he connects with a hook.
Villaggio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toshimichi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Villaggio tries a low kick but Toshimichi avoids it.
Toshimichi scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Toshimichi. #T2#
Toshimichi lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villaggio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toshimichi moves away.
Toshimichi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Toshimichi connects with a nice looking jab.
Villaggio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toshimichi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Villaggio fails with the takedown
and Toshimichi counters with a nice body shot.
Villaggio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi works over Villaggio's head and body with a nice combination.
Villaggio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Villaggio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toshimichi's waist but Toshimichi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villaggio off to one side.
Villaggio with a poor takedown
and Toshimichi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Villaggio looks winded!
Villaggio shoots for a double leg takedown but Toshimichi sprawls well. He's pushed Villaggio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toshimichi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toshimichi connects with a nice looking jab.
Toshimichi swings for the body but Villaggio moves out of range.
Toshimichi lands with an uppercut that bounces Villaggio off the cage and back into range.
Toshimichi looks to throw the jab but Villaggio is out of range.
Villaggio closes the distance but Toshimichi moves to the side
and Toshimichi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Villaggio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toshimichi defends well and Villaggio ends up having to push Toshimichi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toshimichi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Villaggio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Villaggio with a poor takedown
and Toshimichi counters with a nice uppercut.
Toshimichi lands with a hook. Villaggio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Villaggio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toshimichi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshimichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Villaggio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toshimichi defends well and Villaggio ends up having to push Toshimichi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Villaggio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toshimichi.
Good standup being displayed there by Toshimichi as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Toshimichi lands a jab to Villaggio's midsection.
Toshimichi swings for the body but Villaggio moves out of range.
Villaggio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Toshimichi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Villaggio.
Horrible takedown attempt by Villaggio or perhaps it was just good defense by Toshimichi, which made it look bad.
Toshimichi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toshimichi throws a jab when Villaggio was well out of range.
Villaggio steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Toshimichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villaggio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villaggio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daisuke Toshimichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Villaggio.
Villaggio shoots for a takedown but Toshimichi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Villaggio moves to clinch but Toshimichi breaks away
and Toshimichi counters with a right hand to the body.
Augustus Villaggio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Villaggio is breathing heavily.#T1#
Toshimichi lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Toshimichi.
Villaggio tries to clinch but Toshimichi moves away
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Villaggio goes for a double leg but Toshimichi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Toshimichi continues to drive forward.
Toshimichi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No luck for Villaggio with that takedown attempt.
Villaggio has his takedown stuffed
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Villaggio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toshimichi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Villaggio tries to clinch
and Toshimichi counters with a nice uppercut.
Villaggio misses with a takedown attempt
and Toshimichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toshimichi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Toshimichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Villaggio can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Toshimichi. Beautiful body shot.
Daisuke Toshimichi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Toshimichi catches Villaggio right on the button with a cross.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Villaggio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toshimichi as he jumps to the side.
Toshimichi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Villaggio tries to clinch but Toshimichi moves away
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Villaggio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Toshimichi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toshimichi.
Toshimichi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Toshimichi.
Villaggio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toshimichi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villaggio fails to land the takedown.
Villaggio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Toshimichi scores with a jab.
Villaggio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toshimichi.#T4#
Villaggio ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Villaggio slips a straight right by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi works Villaggio's body with a nice hook.
Villaggio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Toshimichi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villaggio somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Toshimichi. Beautiful body shot.
Villaggio is trying desperately to land a takedown but Toshimichi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Villaggio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villaggio misses with a takedown attempt
letting Toshimichi counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
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#
Villaggio is looking to clinch but Toshimichi is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Toshimichi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villaggio moves out of range of the strikes.
Toshimichi looks to land a left hand but Villaggio moved out of range nicely.
Villaggio throws a low kick, looking for Toshimichi's leg but Toshimichi calmly moves out of range.
Villaggio tries to clinch but Toshimichi moves out of range.
Toshimichi throws a big counter combination but Villaggio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Villaggio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toshimichi moves away.
Toshimichi throwing a counter right hand but Villaggio manages to avoid it.
Villaggio misses with a takedown attempt
and Toshimichi counters with a straight right hand.
Villaggio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Toshimichi tries to avoid it but Villaggio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Toshimichi to the ground. Toshimichi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Toshimichi. Those never looked like landing.
Villaggio tries to clinch up.
A right-left combo lands from Toshimichi.
Villaggio is looking to clinch but Toshimichi is avoiding it.
Villaggio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Villaggio needs to keep his hands up - Toshimichi had a free shot at his head there.
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Villaggio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi checks a leg kick nicely.
Toshimichi lands a jab to Villaggio's midsection.
Villaggio misses with a takedown attempt - Toshimichi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daisuke Toshimichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Villaggio.
Toshimichi throws an overhand right that lands on Villaggio's shoulder, as Villaggio tries to avoid the shot.
Villaggio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Villaggio throws a combination that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toshimichi punishes Villaggio's body with a nice straight punch.
Villaggio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Toshimichi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toshimichi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villaggio tries to clinch
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toshimichi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toshimichi thuds a left hand into Villaggio's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villaggio fails to land with a series of punches.
Villaggio moves forwards but Toshimichi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Villaggio misses with a double jab
and Toshimichi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toshimichi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Villaggio on the side of the head.#T3#
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Villaggio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Villaggio.
Toshimichi thuds a left hand into Villaggio's body.
Toshimichi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Toshimichi misses. #CL2#
Villaggio pushes Toshimichi up against the cage in a clinch.
Toshimichi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toshimichi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Villaggio is trying to drag Toshimichi to the mat but Toshimichi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toshimichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Villaggio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Villaggio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toshimichi walks away with a smile on his face. Villaggio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Toshimichi blocks a head kick by Villaggio.
Toshimichi throws a lazy right hand but Villaggio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Villaggio.
Toshimichi jabs Villaggio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Augustus Villaggio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daisuke Toshimichi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut there from Toshimichi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Toshimichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toshimichi 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 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26

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

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